Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Thrust Bearing Preload
- Loosen sector shaft adjuster lock nut, then turn adjuster 1 1/2 turns counterclockwise.NOTE: If screw bottoms before 1 1/2 turns is reached, turn back 1/2 turn from bottom.
Loosen adjuster plug lock nut, then loosen adjuster plug one turn counterclockwise. Turn input shaft to right turn stop, then turn shaft back 1/4-1/2 turn. Attach an INCH lb. torque wrench to the input shaft and measure torque required to rotate input shaft through an arc of 45°.
- Bottom adjuster plug firmly by turning clockwise, then back off until torque reading is 3-4 INCH lbs. higher than reading obtained with adjuster plug loose. Tighten adjuster plug lock nut.NOTE: It is not possible to properly adjust thrust bearing preload unless adjuster plug is firmly bottomed, and torque set while loosening plug. Never adjust preload while tightening adjuster plug.
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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.