Position wheels in straight-ahead position. Remove cotter pin and castle nut from tie rod end. Press off center tie-rod from steering arm. Remove air bag/steering wheel assembly. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.

Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise one turn from the straight-ahead position. Install torque wrench on spindle or sector shaft. Turn wheel clockwise to read frictional torque. Refer to the SECTOR SHAFT TORQUE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS table.

SECTOR SHAFT TORQUE ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Measured At	INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Steering Gear	9.8-12.0 (1.0-1.4)
Steering Wheel	10.7-15.6 (1.2-1.8)

NOTE: Sector shaft adjustment may be checked with steering gear removed. Attach Socket (32-1-000) and Friction Gauge (00-2-000) on steering gear spindle, and adjust sector shaft as described.

To adjust, turn steering wheel counterclockwise one turn from straight-ahead position. Loosen lock nut on steering gear. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until correct torque is reached when passing through center position. Tighten lock nut. Check adjustment.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Sector Shaft

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