Manual Description
If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check rack sliding force. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction.
Ensure the number of turns are the same from the straight forward position to left and right locks. Be sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
Then tighten further to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be installed. After removing lower joint, put matching mark on pinion shaft and pinion housing to record neutral position. Spread snap ring with pliers and remove it from drive shaft groove with a screwdriver.
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