"SETTING THE POPPET VALVES IN THE STEERING GEAR BOX AFTER ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN PERFORMED"
- With the engine at idle and the vehicle still on the turn angle plates or with weight off tires, steer the wheels to full travel in one direction until axle stop contact is made (approximately 2 1/8 turns). Maximum input torque to the steering wheel to be applied during this procedure. NOTE: Prior to reaching full turn, approximately 1 3/4 turns, a slight increase in turning effort will be experienced and will remain until the steering stop is reached.
- Follow the same procedure while turning the steering wheel in the opposite direction. The poppets are now positioned to trip and reduce pressure as the steered wheels approach the axle stops in either direction.