Steering Rack Guide Adjustment

  1. Tighten the rack guide screw (A) to 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft), then loosen it.
  1. Retighten the rack guide screw to 5.9 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft), then back it off to the specified angle.
    Specified return angle:
    10±5 °

  1. Hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench, and tighten the locknut by hand until it's fully seated.
  1. Install the locknut wrench on the locknut (B), and hold the rack guide screw stationary with a wrench.
    Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
  1. Check for unusual steering effort through the complete turning range.
  1. Check the steering wheel rotation play and the power assist.