Originally Posted by scottevil
I have a 2005 base model and in the Maintenance Logbook it says to "Retighten steering locking bolts" at 50K or 4 years. I have poured through the service manual and searched the forum. WHAT is a steering locking bolt? Is this just something really simple I am missing. There are bolts for the steering gear, but I can't imagine those needing retightened as a regular maintenance items. Any body, please help?
From the 2004 Workshop Manual, section 19, page 38.
Maybe?
ADJUSTMENTS
STEERING GEAR
1. Using Special Tool 9168 Ball Joint Puller (2) remove the tie
rod / drag link at the pitman arm (1).
Refer to Page 19-47.
2. Determine the friction torque of the steering gear by slowly
turning the steering wheel from stop to stop several times.
3. Adjust the steering gear by loosening the lock nut.
4. Turn the adjusting screw 1/4 revolutions in stages.
²
Counterclockwise = less play = increased coefficient of
friction.
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Clockwise = more play = reduced coefficient of friction.
5. Tighten the lock nut to 60 N·m (44 ft. lbs.).
6. Check the adjustment after tightening the lock nut, repeat
adjustment, if necessary.