Pinion Rotating Torque

Adjust pinion rotating torque as follows:

1. Set rack to the neutral position without fluid in the gear.





2. Coat the adjusting screw with locking sealant and screw it in.
3. Lightly tighten lock nut.
4. Tighten adjusting screw to a torque of 4.9 - 5.9 Nm (43 - 52 inch lbs.).
5. Loosen adjusting screw, then retighten it to 0.2 Nm (1.7 inch lbs.).





6. Move rack over its entire stroke several times.
7. Measure pinion rotating torque within the range of 180° from neutral position. Stop the gear at the point of maximum torque.
8. Loosen adjusting screw, then retighten it to 4.9 - 5.9 Nm (43 - 52 inch lbs.).
9. Loosen adjusting screw by 10 - 20°.





10. Prevent adjusting screw from turning, and tighten lock nut to specified torque.





11. Measure pinion rotating torque.

NOTE: If pinion rotating torque is not within specifications, readjust it starting from step 4. If pinion rotating torque is still out of specifications after readjustment, replace steering gear assembly.

Lock to lock:
Average rotating torque: 0.78 - 1.47 Nm (6.9 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
Within ±100° from the neutral position:
Maximum torque variation: 0.4 Nm (3.5 inch lbs.)
Outside the above range:
Maximum force variation: 0.6 Nm (5.2 inch lbs.)