Total Pinion Preload

Rotate the pinion gear for approximately 4 to 6 seconds for one rotation to measure the total pinion preload.
Standard value

0.6~1.3 Nm (6~13 kg.cm, 0.4~1.0 lb.ft)

NOTE: Measure the pinion preload through the entire stroke of the rack.

Fig 1: Measuring Pinion Preload
Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
If the measured value is out of specifications, first adjust the yoke plug, then recheck the total pinion preload.
If you adjust the yoke plug but do not obtain the total pinion preload, check or replace the yoke plug components.