1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 steering

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)
Removal -Air Bag Module andSpiral Cable
CAUTION:
• Before servicing SRS,turntheignition switchoff,discon-
nect both battery cablesandwait foratleast 10minutes.
• Always workfromtheside ofair bag module.

1. Remove lowerlidfrom steering wheel,anddisconnect air
bag module connector.

SBF811E
2.Remove sidelids.Using theTAMPER RESISTANT TORX
(Size T50), remove leftand right special bolts.Airbag mod-
ule can then beremoved.

SBF812E CAUTION:
• Always placeairbag module withpadside facing upward.
• Donot attempt todisassemble airbag module.
• The special boltsarecoated withbonding agent.Donot use
old bolts afterremoval; replacewithnew ones.
MRS120A

Air bag
module

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•
• Replace
airbag module ifithas been dropped orsustained
an impact.
Do not expose theairbag module totemperatures exceed-•
•
ing 90°C (194°F).
Do not allow oil,grease orwater tocome incontact withthe
air bag module.
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3.
Set steering wheelinthe neutral position.
4. Disconnect hornconnector andremove nuts.
5. Using steering wheelpuller, remove steering wheel.Be
careful nottoover-tighten pullerboltonsteering wheel.

CAUTION:
• Donot tap orbump thesteering wheel.

6. Remove steering columncover.
7. Disconnect connectorsandremove thefour screws. The
spiral cablecanthen beremoved.

CAUTION:
• Donot attempt todisassemble spiralcable.
• Donot apply lubricant tothe spiral cable.
RS-15

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)
Dual airbag system Installation
-Air Bag Module andSpiral Cable

1. Set thefront wheels inthe straight-ahead position.
2. Make surethatthespiral cableisin the neutral position.
The neutral position isdetected byturning leftabout 2.5
revolutions fromtheright endposition. Alignthetwo marks

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CAUTION:
• The spiral cablemaysnap duetosteering operation ifthe
cable isinstalled inan improper position.
Also, withthesteering linkagedisconnected, thecable may
snap byturning thesteering wheelbeyond thelimited num-
ber ofturns. (Thespiral cablecanbeturned upto2.5 turns
from theneutral position toboth theright andleft.)
• Always workfromtheside ofair bag module.

3.
Connect spiralcablecOnnector andtighten withscrews.
Install steering columncover.

Single airbag system
Dual airbag system MRS074AA
SRS037-A
4.Install steering wheelsetting spiralcablepinguides, and
pull spiral cablethrough.
5. Connect hornconnector andengage spiralcablewithpawls
in steering wheel.
6. Tighten nut.

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MRS075AA RS-17
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7.Position airbag module andtighten withnewspecial bolts.
8. Connect airbag module connector.
9. Install alllids.
10. Conduct self-diagnosis toensure entireSRSoperates prop-
erly. (Use CONSULT orwarning lampcheck.)
Before performing self-diagnosis, connectbothbattery
cables.
11. Turn steering wheeltothe leftend andthen tothe right end
fully tomake surethatspiral cableisset inthe neutral
position.
If air bag warning lampblinks orstays ON(atthe user
mode), itshows thespiral cablemaybesnapped duetoits
improper position.Performself-diagnosis again(useCON-
SUL Tor warning lamp).Ifa malfunction isdetected, replace
the spiral cablewithanew one.

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MRS046AA
SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)
Installation -Air Bag Module andSpiral Cable
(Cont'd)

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Installation-Front Passenger AirBag Module
(Dual AirBag System)
• Always workfromtheside ofair bag module.

1. Install frontpassenger airbag module onsteering member.
• Ensure harness isnot caught between rearofair bag mod-
ule and steering member.
2. Install glovebox'assembly. (Gloveboxlidisopen.)
3. Connect airbag module connector tobody harness connec-
tor.
4. Close theglove boxlid.

RS-18

COLLISIONDIAGNOSIS -Dual AirBag System

To repair theSRS, perform thefollowing steps.

When SRSisactivated inacollision:

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Replace thediagnosis sensorunit.

@ Remove
theairbag modules.

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Check theSRS components usingthetable shown below:
• Replace anySRS components showing
visible
signsofdamage (dents,cracks, deformation).

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Conduct self-diagnosis. Referto"Self-diagnosis" fordetails (RS-32). Ensuretheremainder ofthe
SRS isoperating properly.

Install newairbag modules.

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Conduct self-diagnosis again.

When SRSisnot activated inacollision:

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Check theSRS components usingthetable shown below:
• Replace anySRS components showingvisiblesignsofdamage (dents,cracks, deformation).

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Conduct self-diagnosis usingCONSULT and"'AIR BAG" warning lamp.Referto"Self-diagnosis" for
details (RS-32). EnsureentireSRSoperates properly.

SRS inspection

Part SRSisactivated
SRSisNOT activated
Air bag module REPLACE
1.Remove airbag module. Checkharness coverandconnectors fordamage,
(driver andpassen-
Installwithnew terminalsfordeformities, andharness forbinding.
ger side) bolts.
2-1.Install driverairbag module intothesteering wheeltocheck fitand align-
ment withthewheel.
2-2. Install passenger airbag module intotheinstrument paneltocheck fit
with theinstrument panel.
3. No damage found,reinstall withnewbolts.
4. Ifdamaged-REPLACE. Airbag must bedeployed beforediscarding.
Instrument panel
REPLACE 1.Check instrument panelforbending, deformities, orcracks.
Install withnew
2.Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
bolts. 3.Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Diagnosis sensor REPLACE
1.Check caseandbracket fordents, cracks ordeformities.
unit Installwithnew
2.Check connectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformities.
bolts. 3.Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
4. Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Steering wheel
1.Visually checksteering wheelfordeformities.
2. Check harness (builtintosteering wheel)andconnectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformi-
ties.
3. Install airbag module tocheck fitor alignment withsteering wheel.
4. Check steering wheelforexcessive freeplay.
5. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
6. Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Spiral cable
1.Visually checklock(engagement) pinsandcombination switchfordamage.
2. Check connectors, flatcable andprotective tapefordamage.
3. Check steering wheelfornoise, binding orheavy operation.
4. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnew bolts.
5. Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Harness andCon-
1.Check connectors forpoor connection, damage,andterminals fordeformities.
nectors 2.Check harness forbinding, chafing,cuts,ordeformities.
3. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall theharness andconnectors.
4. Damaged-REPLACE damagedsectionofharness. Donot attempt torepair, spliceormodify any
SRS harness.

RS-40

TROUBLEDIAGNOSES -Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)
Single AirBag System
Self-diagnosis (Cont'd)
REPAIR PROCEDURES
CAUTION:
Before servicing airbag, turntheignition switchoffand disconnect bothbattery cablesandwail forat
least 10minutes.

Warning lampoperation Explanation
Repairorder
Open orshort inthe air
1.Visually checkthewiring harness andconnectors.
Air bag
bagmodule circuit.
2.Replace airbag module.
Warning lampblinks. hasnot
3.Replace steering wheelassembly (including diag-
deployed. Malfunctioning
diagnosis
sensor unit nos
issensor unit).
Warning lampfuseisblown. 1.
Check warning lampfuse.
2. Visually checkthewiring harnesses andconnec-
Open inthe warning lampcircuit
tors.
Warning lampdoes not
Malfunctioning LED 3.
Check warning lampLED.
illuminate atall. 4.Replace steering wheelassembly (including diag-
Malfunctioning combinationmeter nos
issensor unit).
5. Replace airbag harness assembly.
Malfunctioning diagnosissensorunit
6.Replace combination meter.
Air bag hasdeployed: Go
toCOLLISION DIAGNOSIS -Single AirBag
System, pageRS-45.
1. Check airbag fuse.
SRS airbag fuse isblown.

2.
Visually checkthewiring harnesses andconnectors
Warning lampiscontinu-
forcombination meter,diagnosis sensorunitand
ously ON.
Openinair bag harness orspiral
spiralcable.
cable circuit 3.
Replace spiralcable.
4. Replace steeringwheelassembly (including diag-
Malfunctioning diagnosissensorunit nosis
sensor unit).
5. Replace airbag harness assembly.

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After airbag isdeployed, warninglampilluminates untiltheignition switchisturned OFF.When theIgnition switchisturned
ON again, Ihewarning lampilluminates forapproximately 7seconds. Itthen blinks ifmalfunction isfound, orgoes outwhen
there isno malfunction.
Follow theprocedures innumerical orderwhenrepairing malfunctioning parts.Confirm whether malfunction iseliminated using
the airbag warning lampeachtimerepair isfinished. Ifmalfunction isstill observed, proceedtothe next step. When malfunc-
tion iseliminated, furtherrepairworkisnot required.
RS-44

COLLISIONDIAGNOSIS -Single AirBag System

To repair theSRS "AIR BAG", perform thefollowing steps:

When SRSisactivated inacollision:

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Remove theairbag module.

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Remove thesteering wheelassembly.

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Check thespiral cableusingthetable shown below:
• Ifthe spiral cableshows anyvisible damage suchasdents, cracks, ordeformation, replaceit
with anew one.

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Install newsteering wheelassembly.

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Install newairbag module.

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Conduct self-diagnosis using"AIRBAG" warning lamptoensure thatentire SRSoperates properly.
Refer toRS-43 fordetails.

When SRSisnot activated inacollision:

CD
Check theSRS components usingthetable shown below:
• Ifthe SRS components showanyvisible damage suchasdents, cracks, ordeformation, replace
them withnewones.

@
Conduct self-diagnosis using"AIRBAG" warning lamptoensure thatentire SRSoperates properly.
Refer toRS-43 fordetails.

SRS inspection

Part SRSisactivated SRSisNOT activated
Air bag module REPLACE 1.Remove airbag module. Checkharness coverandconnectors fordamage,
Install withnew terminalsfordeformities, andharness forbinding.
bolts. 2.Install airbag module intothesteering wheeltocheck fitand alignment
with thewheel.
3. No damage found,reinstall withnewbolts.
4. Ifdamaged-REPLACE. Airbag must bedeployed beforediscarding.
Steering wheel REPLACE 1.Visually checksteering wheelfordeformities.
assembly (includ- 2.Check harness andconnectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformities.
ing diagnosis sen- 3.Check diagnosis sensorunitfordents, cracks ordeformities.
sor unit).
Donot remove diagnosis sensorunitfrom steering wheel.

4. Install airbag module tocheck fitor alignment withsteering wheel.
5. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall thesteering wheelassembly.
6.
If
damaged-REPLACE.
Spiral cable 1.Check spiralcablefordents, cracks ordeformities.
2. Check connectors andprotective tapefordamage.
3. Check
steering wheelfornoise, binding orheavy operation.
4.
If
no damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
5. If
damaged-REPLACE.
Harness andCon- 1.
Check connectors forpoor connection, damage,andterminals fordeformities.
nectors 2.
Check harness forbinding, chafing,cuts,ordeformities.
3. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall theharness andconnectors.
4. Damaged-REPLACE damagedsectionofharness. Donot attempt torepair, spliceormodify any
SRS harness.

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STEERINGSYSTEM

SECTIONST

CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ANDPREPARATION 2

Precautions 2
Special Service Tools 3
Commercial ServiceTools 4

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
5

Checking SteeringWheelPlay 5
Checking NeutralPosition onSteering Wheel 5
Front Wheel Turning Angle 5
Checking GearHousing Movement 5
Checking andAdjusting DriveBelts(For
power steering) 6
Checking FluidLevel 6
Checking FluidLeakage 6
Bleeding Hydraulic System 7
Checking SteeringWheelTurning Force(For
power steering) 7
Checking Hydraulic System 8

STEERING WHEElANDSTEERING COLUMN 9

Removal andInstallation 9
Disassembly andAssembly 12
Inspection 13

MANUAL STEERING GEARANDLINKAGE
(Model R24N) 14
Removal
andInstallation 14
Disassembly 15
Inspection 15
Assembly andAdjustment... 16

POWER STEERING GEARANDLINKAGE (Model
PR24AC) 19

Removal andInstallation 19
Disassembly 22
Inspection 22
Assembly ,.. 23
Adjustment 27

POWER STEERING OILPUMP 29

Pre-disassembly Inspection 30
Disassembly 30
Inspection 31
Assembly 31

POWER STEERING OILCOOLER
33

Oil Cooler (Heavy dutykitfor CD20 engine
model) 33
Removal andInstallation 33

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)34
General Specifications 34
Inspection andAdjustment 34
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PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(Dual AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" andused along withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk
or severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists of
an air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
STEERINGSYSTEM
• Before disassembly, thoroughlycleantheoutside ofthe unit.
• Disassembly shouldbedone inaclean workarea. Itis important toprevent theinternal partsfrom
becoming contaminated bydirt orother foreign matter.
• Place disassembled partsinorder, onaparts rack,fore"asier andproper assembly.
• Use nylon cloths orpaper towels toclean theparts; common shopragscanleave lintthat might
interfere withtheir operation.
• Before inspection orreassembly, carefullycleanallparts withageneral purpose, non-flammable
solvent.
• Before assembly, applyacoat ofrecommended ATF*tohydraulic parts.Vaseline maybeapplied to
O-rings andseals. Donot use any grease.
• Replace allgaskets, sealsandO-rings. Avoiddamaging O-rings,sealsandgaskets duringinstalla-
tion. Perform functional testswhenever designated.

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Automatic transmission fluid
ST-2