2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO steering

SRS266
+Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel.
a) Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
b) Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions
from the right end position. Align the two marks (
).
CAUTION:
The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may
snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number
of turns. (The spiral cable can be turned up to 2.5 turns from
the neutral position to both the right and left.)
SST777C
+Remove steering wheel with Tool.
SST329C
STEERING COLUMNNLST0018S02+Remove key interlock cable (CVT models).
SST800A
+When installing steering column, fingertighten all lower bracket
and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely. Do not
apply undue stress to steering column.
+When attaching coupling joint, be sure tightening bolt faces
cutout portion.
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
ST-11

SST491C
+Align slit of lower joint with projection on dust cover. Insert joint
until surface A contacts surface B.
CAUTION:
After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves
smoothly. Ensure the number of turns are the same from the
straight forward position to left and right locks. Be sure that
the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving
straight ahead.
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
ST-12

Disassembly and Assembly=NLST0019
NST048
1. Combination switch
2. Column shaft assembly3. Clip
4. Lower seal cover5. Hole cover
SST741A
+Steering lock
a) Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate
tool.
SST742A
b) Install new self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear
type screw heads.
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Disassembly and Assembly
ST-13

SST855C
InspectionNLST0020+When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steer-
ing column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a) Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate
with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering
column as an assembly, if necessary.
b) Check jacket tube for deformation or breakage. Replace if
necessary.
+When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length“L”.
Steering column length“L”:
Refer to SDS, ST-27.
If out of the specifications, replace steering column as an assem-
bly.
NST049
TILT MECHANISMNLST0020S01+After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism opera-
tion.
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Inspection
ST-14

ComponentsNLST0021
NST054
1. Gear assembly
2. Tie-rod outer socket
3. Lock plate4. Dust boot
5. Boot band
6. Boot band7. Spacer ring
8. Tie-rod inner socket
9. Cotter pin
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Components
ST-15

Removal and InstallationNLST0022
NST050
1. Lower joint
2. Washer
3. Gear and linkage assembly4. Upper gear housing mounting
bracket
5. Rack mounting insulator6. Lower gear housing mounting
bracket
7. Cotter pin
SFA455BA
CAUTION:
+The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS“Air bag”component
part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set
the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not
rotate the steering column while the steering gear is
removed.
+Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering
lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
+Detach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.
1. Remove stabilizer fixing bolts. Refer to SU-12,“Removal and
Installation”.
2. Disconnect lower joint.
3. Remove gear housing mounting bracket fixing bolts.
4. Remove steering gear assembly.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation
ST-16

SST879C
+Install pipe connector.
+Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pres-
sure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tightening
will damage threads of connector or O-ring.
Connector tightening torque:
1 Low-pressure side
27-39N·m (2.8 - 4.0 kg-m, 20 - 29 ft-lb)
2 High-pressure side
15-25N·m (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft-lb)
+The O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that
in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper
O-ring.
SST824A
+Initially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to
29 to 39 N·m (3 to 4 kg-m, 22 to 29 ft-lb). Then tighten further
to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be
installed.
CAUTION:
Tightening torque must not exceed 49 N·m (5 kg-m, 36 ft-lb).
NOTE:
Only the dust boot, tie-rod inner socket and tie-rod outer socket can
be disassembled on models for Europe.
SST819A
+Before removing lower joint from gear, set gear in neutral
(wheels in straight-ahead position). After removing lower joint,
put matching mark on pinion shaft and pinion housing to record
neutral position.
+To install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection.
Attach lower joint by aligning matching marks of pinion shaft
and pinion housing.
+Tighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts.
InspectionNLST0024Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or DEXRONTMIII or
equivalent. Blow dry with compressed air, if available.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
ST-17

SST090B
STEERING GEARNLST0024S061. Check rack sliding force on vehicle as follows:
a. Install steering gear onto vehicle, but do not connect tie-rod to
knuckle arm.
b. Connect all piping and fill with steering fluid.
c. Start engine and bleed air completely.
d. Disconnect steering column lower joint from the gear.
e. Keep engine at idle and make sure steering fluid has reached
normal operating temperature.
f. Pull tie-rod slowly to move it from neutral position to±11.5 mm
(±0.453 in) at speed of 3.5 mm (0.138 in)/s. Check that rack
sliding force is within specification.
Average rack sliding force:
197 - 255 N (20.1 - 26.0 kg, 44.3 - 57.3 lb)
BOOTNLST0024S01+Check condition of boot. If cracked excessively, replace it.
+Check boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
SST468C
TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKETSNLST0024S05+Check ball joints for swinging force.
Tie-rod outer and inner ball joints swinging force“A”:
Refer to SDS, ST-28.
+Check ball joint for rotating torque.
Tie-rod outer ball joint rotating torque“B”:
Refer to SDS, ST-28.
+Check ball joints for axial end play.
Tie-rod outer and inner ball joints axial end play“C”:
Refer to SDS, ST-28.
+Check condition of dust cover. If cracked excessively, replace
outer tie-rod.
SST866C
AssemblyNLST00251. Install lock plate to rack.
a. Temporarily install spacer ring to rack.
Discard old spacer ring; replace with a new one.
b. Install lock plate to inner socket.
Discard old lock plate; replace with a new one.
c. Apply a coat of locking sealant to inner socket threads. Screw
inner socket into rack and tighten to specified torque.
d. Clinch lock plate at rack groove location (at two points).
e. Install spacer ring to lock plate as shown in the Figure at left.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Inspection (Cont’d)
ST-18