12-154610-01
Adjusting Plug
Gear Preload Check ▶
Preload is the term used in mechanical engineering to describe the load applied to a fastener merely as
a result of being fastened (and before any external loads are applied)
5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Place the wheels at straight ahead direction.
Lift up the vehicle with a lift.
Unscrew the adjusting plug lock nut.
Measure the torque of the adjusting plug. 1.
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If the torque is excessive or too low, adjust to
the specified torque. 5.
Place the rack gear to the center position.
Tighten the adjusting plug to 10.2 Nm.
Turn the pinion gear so that the rack gear is
turned to lock to lock 5 times.
Unscrew the adjusting plug.
Tighten the adjusting plug to 4.6 to 5.6 Nm.
Unscrew the adjusting plug to 67.5°. -
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Lock nut
Adjusting Plug
Bushing
Rack support yokeRack support spring
Yoke plugLock nut
