Adjusting Cover Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set the rack to the center position.
Tighten the adjusting cover to a torque of 4.9 N.m {50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf} three times, then return it 25° using the SST .
Apply sealant to the threads of the locknut.
Attach the locknut.

Fig 1: Tightening Adjusting Cover
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Measure the pinion torque using the SST and a pull scale.
- If not as the specified, repeat steps 2 through 5.
Standard
1. Center of rack +/-90° 1.0-1.1 N.m
  1. {10-12 kgf.cm, 8.7-10.4 in.lbf}
Pull scale reading
1. 10-11 N {1.0-1.2 kgf, 2.2-2.4 lbf}
Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Torque
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Install the locknut using the SST (49 B032 320).
Tightening torque
1. 40-49 N.m {4.0-5.0 kgf.m, 29-36 ft.lbf}