Tightening Lock Nut; Checking Preload; Installing Rack Piston; Centering Stub Shaft - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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3B3-16
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Fig.
3B3-44
Tightening Lock Nut
Fig.
383-45
Checking Preload
is "on center" (Fig. 3B3-47), and the block tooth on the
pitman shaft is in line with the over-center preload adjuster
(Fig. 3B3-48).
b. Rotate the torque wrench approximately 45 degrees
each side of center, and "read" near or on center (highest
reading). Be sure over center adjustment has been backed out.
(Fib. 3B3-49) Loosen the lock nut and turn the preload
adjusting screw clockwise until the correct over-center torque
in excess of the reading just taken is obtained.
Fig.
383-46
Installing Rack Piston
Limits for "new" and "used" gears are different, as
follows:

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