1999 NISSAN PRIMERA Electronic Repair Manual

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual Removal and Installation
lDetach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.
CAUTION:
lThe rotation of the spiral cable (SRS ªAir bagº compo-
nent part) is limited. If the steering gear must

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual lRemove dust cover from steering lower joint. Remove joint.
lRemove harness from subframe mounting bracket.
lRemove gear housing brackets.
lSupport transmission housing with engine jack.
lRemove cente

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual lInstall pipe connector.
lObserve specified tightening torque when tightening high-
pressure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tight-
ening can damage threads or damage connector O- ring.
lT

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual Disassembly
Always use soft jaws when clamping steering gear housing
in a vise. Handle gear housing carefully, as it is made of
aluminum.
1. Remove outer tie-rod.
2. Remove dust boot.
Inspection
Thoro

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
lCheck for smooth operation through a full stroke.
lCheck rack and tie-rod for cracks, deformation or other dam-
age.
lCheck pinion rotating torque.
Pinion rotating torque:
0.8

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual lCheck ball joint for axial end play.
Tie-rod outer ball joint:
0mm(0in)
Tie-rod inner ball joint:
0mm(0in)
lCheck condition of dust cover. If cracked excessively, replace
it.
Assembly
1. Measure rack

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual NST043 Bracket
13.4 - 18
(1.4 - 1.8, 10 - 13)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Do not re-use
49 - 68 (5.0 - 6.9,
37 - 50)Adjuster bolt
POWER STEERING OIL PUMPSR20DE
ST-20

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NISSAN PRIMERA 1999  Electronic Repair Manual NST044
49 - 68 (5.0 - 6.9, 28 - 36)
38-49
(3.9 - 4.9,
28 - 36)
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Do not re-useAdjuster bolt
Bracket
POWER STEERING OIL PUMPCD20T
ST-21