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CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 Removal and Installation .......................................... 7 F

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 STEERING COLUMN ........................................ 10

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Removal and Installation .........................................10
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(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................... 2
STEERING SHAFT ........................................... 13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
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tion After Battery Disconnect ..................................... 2 POWER STEERING GEAR .............................. 15
Precaution for Steering System ................................ 3 Removal and Installation .........................................15
PREPARATION ................................................... 4 Disassembly and Assembly .....................................15
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Special Service Tool ................................................. 4 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 4 (SDS) ................................................................. 20
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS Steering Wheel ........................................................20 J
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 5 Steering Angle .........................................................20
Steering Column ......................................................20
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 5
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket .................20 K
STEERING WHEEL ............................................. 6 Steering Gear ..........................................................21
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ........................... 6
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SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000006409484

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000005929628

NOTE:
• This procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition switch in the
″LOCK″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.

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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage). A
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Steering System INFOID:0000000005929629
B
• In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle
condition, and then check wheel alignment.
• Observe the following precautions when disassembling. C
- Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
- Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming
contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
D
- For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
- Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with
their operation.
- Do not reuse non-reusable parts. E
- Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.

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PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000005929630

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
ST3127S000 Inspecting rotating torque for steering column
(J-25742-1) assembly and pinion assembly
Preload gauge
(J-25765-A)
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
( — )
Socket adapter (1/2")
3. HT62900000 S-NT541
( — )
Socket adapter (3/8")
KV40107300 Installing boot bands
( — )
Boot Band crimping tool

ZZA1229D

KV48103400 Inspecting of rotating torque for pinion assem-

( — ) bly
Preload adapter

ZZA0824D

— Measuring steering wheel turning force and

(J-44372) ball joint swinging force.
Pull gauge

LST024

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000005929631

Tool number
Description
Tool name
Power tool Removing nuts and bolts

PBIC0190E

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×: Applicable
Symptom
Reference page

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Noise
Shake
Possible cause and SUSPECTED

Shimmy
Shudder
Vibration
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Outer/Inner socket ball joint swinging torque PS-15

×
Outer/Inner socket ball joint end play PS-15

×
Steering wheel play PS-6

×
Steering gear pinion rotating torque PS-15, "Disassembly and Assembly"

×
Improper steering wheel PS-6, "On-Vehicle Inspection and Service"

×
×
×

PS-5
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever PS-10, "Removal and Installation"

×
×
×
Mounting loosenesss PS-15, PS-15

×
×
×

×
Steering column deformation or damage PS-10, "Removal and Installation"

×
Improper installation or looseness of steering column PS-10, "Removal and Installation"

×
Steering linkage looseness PS-15

×
×
×
×
×
×

×
WHEEL HUB FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

SUSPENSION

×
×
FSU-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

×
×

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TIRES

×
×
×
×
WT-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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ROAD WHEEL

×
×
×

×
WT-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
×

×
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

DRIVE SHAFT FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

×
×
×

BRAKES

×
BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service INFOID:0000000006416714

CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

• Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

• Check steering gear assembly bolts and nuts for looseness. Refer to PS-15, "Removal and Installation".
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
• Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on the
outer circumference.

Steering wheel play : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)

• When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL
• Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the
correct position.
• Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to PS-2, "Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"".
• Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.
• Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if steer-
ing wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 360° from neutral position using
Tool as shown.

Tool number : — (J-44372)

Steering wheel : Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)

turning force
4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, refer to
GI-9, "How to Follow Trouble Diagnosis".

WGIA0180E

CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE

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• Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place front
wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands. A
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
B

FAA0016D

D
• With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full
right stop and measure the turning angles.
E
Inner wheel (Angle: A) Minimum 35° 00′ (35.0°)
Nominal 38° 00′ (38.0°)
F
Maximum 39° 00′ (39.0°)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) 33° 00′ (33.0°)
PS
SGIA0055E

• Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value. H

Rack stroke (L) : 65.0 mm (2.559 in)

• Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack I
stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly,
steering column assembly and front suspension components for J
wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the
specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condi-
tion exists.
WGIA0181E
K

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006416715

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COMPONENT

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WGIA0179E

1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column assembly (with mo- 3. Bracket

tor, reduction gear, sensor)
4. EPS control unit 5. Intermediate shaft

CAUTION:
• After installing steering wheel, perform wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion".
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, secure cable with a tape so that case and rotating part keep aligned. This will
omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-34, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make
sure spiral cable alignment and centering marks (B) are matched A
and in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turn-
ing left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position, ending with the
locating pin (A) at the top. Place steering wheel in straight ahead
B
position, then install it with the locating pin hole (C) directly over
spiral cable locating pin.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-19, "SRS Operation C
Check".

PS
PHIA1024J

• Tighten steering wheel lock nut to specification. H

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STEERING COLUMN
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006416716

COMPONENT

WGIA0179E

1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column assembly (with mo- 3. Bracket

tor, reduction gear, sensor)
4. EPS control unit 5. Intermediate shaft

CAUTION:
• Do not allow axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and installation.
• Steering column must be kept at maximum tilt up position during removal and installation. Do not
operate tilt mechanism while steering column is out of the vehicle.
• Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing steering
column.
• When steering wheel is turned repeatedly with the vehicle stopped, care must be taken because
motor and EPS control unit may get too hot.
• Steering column assembly is heavy. Care must be taken when removing steering column assembly
from vehicle.
• Do not put steering column assembly near the things that generate excessive magnetic force.
• Steering column assembly (with motor, reduction gear, sensor) cannot be disassembled.
• After installing steering column, perform wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion".
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-34, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-7, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower). Refer to IP-11, "Component Parts".
5. Remove combination switch and spiral cable. Refer to SRS-37, "Removal and Installation".
6. Remove instrument lower finisher. Refer to IP-11, "Component Parts".

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7. Disconnect each switch connector installed to steering column assembly, and then disconnect harness
from steering column assembly. A
8. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering column
assembly.
9. Remove steering column assembly nuts, and then remove steering column assembly from vehicle. B
10. Remove screws of bracket and EPS control unit, and then remove bracket and EPS control unit from
steering column assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL C
• Check each part of steering column assembly, EPS control unit and intermediate shaft for damage and.
replace as necessary.
• Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a D
minor collision. Replace steering column assembly (with motor,
reduction gear, sensor) if outside the standard.
E
Steering column : Refer to PS-20, "Steering Column".
length (L)
• Check tilt mechanism for damage or other malfunctions. Replace F
steering column assembly (with motor, reduction gear, sensor) as
necessary.
• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using Tool. SGIA1293E PS
Replace steering column assembly (with motor, reduction gear,
sensor) if outside the standard.
H
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25742-1)

Rotating torque : Refer to PS-20, "Steering Column".

I
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal. J
• When tightening bolt (intermediate shaft lower side), tighten it by hand first, and make sure there is no feel-
ing of sticking or galling before final tightening.
CAUTION: K
Insert bolt in the proper direction. (Do not insert it from the other side.)
• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column
shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-
umn shaft (A) before final tightening. L

N
SGIA1295E

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION O

• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III to ensure correct opera-
tion. Refer to STC-8, "CONSULT-III Function".
P

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• Check tilt mechanism operating range (L) as shown.

Tilt operating : Refer to PS-20, "Steering Column".

range (L)

LGIA0040E

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STEERING SHAFT
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000006416717

COMPONENT B

PS

WGIA0179E
J
1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column assembly (with mo- 3. Bracket
tor, reduction gear, sensor)
4. EPS control unit 5. Intermediate shaft K
CAUTION:
• Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing intermedi-
ate shaft. L
• After installing intermediate shaft, perform wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment
Inspection".
REMOVAL M
1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
2. Remove instrument lower finisher. Refer to IP-11, "Component Parts".
N
3. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering column
assembly.
4. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (lower side), and then remove intermediate shaft from vehicle.
O
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check intermediate shaft for damage and replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION P
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When tightening bolt (intermediate shaft lower side), tighten it by hand first, and make sure there is no feel-
ing of sticking or galling before final tightening.
CAUTION:
Insert bolt in the proper direction. (Do not insert it from the other side).

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• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column
shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-
umn shaft (A) before final tightening.

SGIA1295E

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.

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POWER STEERING GEAR
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000005929636

COMPONENT B

PS

SGIA1296E

H
1. Steering gear assembly 2. Washer 3. Lower dash seal
4. Heat insulator 5. Front suspension member
Refer to GI-7, "Description" for the symbols.
I
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning. J
REMOVAL
1. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-11, "Removal and Installation".
K
2. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. L
• Clean mounting surface on the body side of lower dash seal when installing steering gear assembly.
• Check wheel alignment under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Refer to FSU-7, "Wheel Align-
ment Inspection".
M
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000005929637 N

COMPONENT (R24K TYPE)

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WGIA0186E

1. Outer socket 2. Inner socket 3. Rack assembly

4. Boot clamp (small diameter) 5. Boot 6. Boot clamp (large diameter)
7. Joint cover 8. Pinion seal 9. Snap ring
10. Pinion assembly 11. Gear housing assembly 12. Retainer
13. Spring 14. Adjusting screw 15. Lock nut
: Front
Refer to GI-7 for the symbols unless shown below.
: Apply Genuine Thread Locking Sealant, Three Bound 1141 or equivalent.

:1 Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Idemitsu Autorex A or equivalent.

:2 Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Wanlouver MO No.2 (manufactured by Kyoudouyushi) or equivalent.
:3 Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Multemp AC-P (manufactured by Kyoudouyushi) or equivalent.

CAUTION:
Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Loosen outer socket lock nut, and then remove outer socket from inner socket.
2. Remove boot clamp, and then remove boot from inner socket.
CAUTION:
Do not damage inner socket and gear housing assembly when removing boot. Inner socket and
gear housing assembly must be replaced if inner socket and gear housing assembly are damaged
because it may allow foreign material to enter.
3. Remove inner socket from rack assembly while holding the flat portion of the rack next to the inner socket
using a suitable tool.

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4. Measure adjusting screw height “H”, and loosen lock nut (2).
5. Remove adjusting screw (1), retainer (3) and spring (4) from A
gear housing assembly (5).

SGIA1300E

D
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Joint Cover
Check joint cover protrusion for damage. Replace if there are. E
Rack and Pinion Assembly
• Check pinion assembly for damage or wear. Replace as necessary.
• Rotate pinion assembly and check for torque variation or rattle. Replace steering gear as necessary. F
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage or scratches. Replace steering gear as necessary.
PS
Outer Socket and Inner Socket
1. Check ball joint swinging torque.
• Hook Tool at the point shown and pull the spring balance.
Make sure that the spring balance reads the specified value H
when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer
socket and inner socket if they are outside the standard.
I
Tool number : — (J-44372)

SGIA0896E

Items Outer socket Inner socket

Measuring point of spring bal- Measuring point at * mark shown L
Ball stud upper side
ance in the figure
Swinging torque Refer to PS-20, "Steering Outer Refer to PS-20, "Steering Outer
Socket and Inner Socket". Socket and Inner Socket". M
Spring balance measurement
2. Ball joint axial end play
• Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 111 lb-f) to ball stud. N
Measure amount of stud movement using a dial gauge, and
then make sure that the value is within the specified range.
Replace outer socket and inner socket if the measured value
is outside the standard. O

Outer socket axial end play Refer to PS-20, "Steering Out-

P
Inner socket axial end play er Socket and Inner Socket".

SGIA0057E

ASSEMBLY
1. Apply recommended grease to teeth part and bush part of rack assembly, if necessary.
2. Apply recommended grease to back of rack assembly, if necessary.

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3. Install inner socket to rack assembly. Torque to specified value while holding the flat portion of the rack
next to the inner socket using a suitable tool.
4. Apply recommended grease to inner socket.
5. Decide on the neutral position for the rack assembly.

Rack stroke “L” : Refer to PS-21, "Steering Gear".

WGIA0185E

6. Apply recommended grease to around retainer (3), then install

retainer (3), spring (4) and adjusting screw (1) to gear housing
assembly (5).
7. Apply recommended thread locking sealant to the thread (2
turns thread), and then screw in the adjusting screw (1) until it
reaches height “H” from gear housing assembly (5) measured
before disassembling.
8. Tighten lock nut to (2) the specified torque securing it to prevent
adjusting screw (1) from freewheeling condition.
9. Move rack assembly 10 strokes throughout the full stroke so that
the parts can fit with each other. SGIA1300E

10. Using Tools A and B, measure rotating torque of pinion assem-

bly. If the measurement is outside of the specified range, read-
just pinion rotating torque. If the measurement is outside of the
specified range for readjust, replace steering gear assembly.

Tool numbers A: ST3127S000 (J-25742-1)

B: KV48103400 ( — )

Pinion rotating torque standard

MGIA0017E
Around neutral position
(within±100°) Average A Refer to PS-21, "Steering Gear".
Maximum variation C

11. Set dial gauge to the back of rack assembly on the pinion
assembly side around the center of stroke. Measure displace-
ment of rack under torsional torque of ± 7.8 N·m (0.80 kg-m, 69
in-lb), and then check if it is within the standard value. If the
measurement is outside the standard value, adjust it again. After
the readjustment, if measurement is still outside the standard
value, replace steering gear assembly.

Standard value : Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

12. Install boot to gear housing assembly and inner socket.
SGIA1301E

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13. Install boot clamp (1) to boot using Tool.
NOTE: A
Install large diameter side boot clamp (1) securely to boot
groove, and crimp it so as to have clearance of 3 mm (0.12 in) or
less as shown.
B
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )

SGIA1302E

D
14. Install joint cover (1) to gear housing assembly (2).
CAUTION:
Install joint cover so that the protrusion for locating is
securely set to gear housing groove. E

PS
SGIA1303E

15. Adjust inner socket to standard length “L”, and then tighten lock
nut to the specified torque. Check length of inner socket “L” H
again after tightening lock nut. Make sure that the length is the
standard.
I
Inner socket : Refer to PS-20, "Steering Outer
length “L” Socket and Inner Socket"
CAUTION: J
Adjust toe-in. Refer to FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion". Length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not neces-
sarily the above value. SGIA0167E
K

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Steering Wheel INFOID:0000000005929638

Steering wheel axial end play 0 mm (0 in)

Steering wheel play 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Steering wheel turning force Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)

Steering Angle INFOID:0000000005929639

Minimum 35° 00′ (35.0°)

Inner wheel
Nominal 38° 00′ (38.0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 39° 00′ (39.0°)
Outer wheel
33° 00′ (33.0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Steering Column INFOID:0000000005929640

Minimum 462.1 mm (18.19 in)

Steering column length “L” Nominal 464.1 mm (18.27 in)
Maximum 466.1 mm (18.35 in)

SGIA1293E

Steering column assembly rotating torque 0 - 2.1 N·m (0 - 0.21 kg-m, 0 - 18 in-lb)
Tilt operating range 20 mm (0.79 in)

Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket INFOID:0000000005929641

Steering gear type R24K

Swinging torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3.0 - 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Outer socket ball stud 6.0 - 58 N (0.61 - 5.91 kg-f, 1.35 - 13.03 lb-f)
Measuring point: ball stud upper side
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Swinging torque 0.5 - 5.0 N·m (0.06 - 0.51 kg-m, 5 - 44 in-lb)
• Measurement on spring balance
Inner socket ball joint 4.3 - 43.5 N (0.44 - 4.44 kg-f, 0.97 - 9.79 lb-f)
• Measuring point at *mark shown
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

Revision: May 2010 PS-20 2011 Versa

 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Steering gear type R24K
A
Inner socket length “L” 57.8 mm (2.276 in)

SGIA0950E

Steering Gear INFOID:0000000005929642

D

Steering gear model R24K E

Rack neutral position, dimension “L” (rack stroke) 65.0 mm (2.559 in)

PS

WGIA0185E
I
Pinion rotating torque Around neutral position
0.3 - 1.5 N·m (0.03 - 0.15 kg-m, 3 - 13 in-lb)
standard (within ± 100°) Average A
Maximum variation C 1.86 N·m (0.19 kg-m, 16 in-lb) J

M
MGIA0017E

Revision: May 2010 PS-21 2011 Versa