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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 276 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ASSEMBLYLOCKNUT (ON ADJUSTING COVER) ASSEMBLY NOTE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U

Locknut (on Adjusting Cover) Assembly Note

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Locknut (on Adjusting Cover) Assembly Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Be sure that the adjusting cover will not turn together with the locknut.
  1. Fix the adjusting cover and tighten the locknut.
    Fig 1: Tightening Locknut Using Special Service Tool
    G00975784Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Measure the pinion torque using the torque wrench.
    1. Standard Center of rack+/-90° 0.88-1.48 N.m {8.98-15.0 kgf.cm, 7.79-13.0 in.lbf} 
  3. If not as specified, remove the locknut and adjust the adjust cover.
    Fig 2: Measuring Pinion Torque Using Torque Wrench
    G00975785Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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