2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 steering

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16. Install boot bands.
Securely install boot band to boot groove and clinch the root
section of the trapezoidal area.
Make sure that there is a clearance of 3.5 mm (0.138 in) or less
at the clinched section of the boot band. Refer to the Figure at
left.
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After installing gear in vehicle, make sure that the clinched
section of boot band is positioned toward the rear of vehicle (to
prevent interference with adjacent parts).
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AdjustmentNJST0026Adjust pinion rotating torque as follows:
1. Set rack to the neutral position without fluid in the gear.
2. Coat the adjusting screw with locking sealant and screw it in.
3. Lightly tighten lock nut.
4. Tighten adjusting screw to a torque of 4.9 to 5.9 N·m (50 to 60
kg-cm, 43 to 52 in-lb).
5. Loosen adjusting screw, then retighten it to 0.2 N·m (2 kg-cm,
1.7 in-lb).
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6. Move rack over its entire stroke several times.
7. Measure pinion rotating torque within the range of 180° from
neutral position.
Stop the gear at the point of maximum torque.
8. Loosen adjusting screw, then retighten it to 4.9 N·m (50 kg-cm,
43 in-lb).
9. Loosen adjusting screw by 50° to 70°.
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10. Prevent adjusting screw from turning, and tighten lock nut to
specified torque.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Assembly (Cont’d)
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11. 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 m m
(±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:
132 - 308 N (13.5 - 31.4 kg, 30 - 69 lb)
Maximum force deviation:
176 N (17.9 kg, 39 lb)
12. If rack sliding force is not within specification, readjust by
repeating adjustment procedure from the beginning.
13. If rack sliding force is still out of specification after
readjustment, gear assembly needs to be replaced.
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Adjustment (Cont’d)
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Component DescriptionNJST0045The power steering pump can not be disassembled on QG engine
models.
Tightening torque:
Bracket bolt:
14 - 18 N·m
(1.36 - 1.84 kg-m, 10 - 13 ft-lb)
Lower fixing bolt:
32 - 42 N·m
(3.2 - 4.2 kg-m, 24 - 31 ft-lb)
Inspection:
Check oil pump maximum pressure. Refer to “Power
Steering” in SDS.
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (QG ENGINE)
Component Description
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ComponentsNJST0038
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1. Rear bracket
2. Rear body
3. Dowel pin
4. Side plate seal
5. Cam ring
6. Vane
7. Rotor
8. Side plate9. O-ring (Outer)
10. O-ring (Inner)
11. Front body
12. Drive shaft rear oil seal
13. Drive shaft front oil seal
14. Drive shaft
15. Snap ring
16. O-ring17. Outlet connector
18. Connector seal
19. Flow control valve
20. Flow control valve spring
21. Inlet connector
22. O-ring
23. Washer
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Pre-disassembly InspectionNJST0039Disassemble the power steering oil pump only if the following items
are found.
Oil leak from any point shown in the figure
Poor performance
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (YD ENGINE)
Components
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Removal and InstallationNJST00401. Remove chain case cover.
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2. Revolving crank pulley, set tool.
3. Fix tool with chain cover fixing bolts.
4. Using suitable tool, remove sprocket fixing nut and washer.
Do not remove Tool while power steering oil pump is
removed.
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5. Remove power steering pump fixing bolts, then remove it.
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Apply Gasket to the installation surface of the engine chain
case cover as shown in the figure before installing the chain
case cover to the engine.
Bleed air after installation.
Refer to ST-8.
DisassemblyNJST0041CAUTION:
Parts which can be disassembled are strictly limited.
Never disassemble parts other than those specified.
Disassemble in as clean a place as possible.
Clean your hands before disassembly.
Do not use rags; use nylon cloths or paper towels.
Follow the procedure and cautions in the Service Manual.
When disassembling and reassembling, do not let foreign
matter enter or contact the parts.
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (YD ENGINE)
Removal and Installation
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Remove rear bracket and rear body.
Remove side plate seal, cam ring vane, rotor side and plate.
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Remove inlet connector and outlet connector with spring.
Be careful not to drop the flow control valve.
Do not disassemble the flow control valve.
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Remove oil seal
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Remove snap ring, then draw drive shaft.
Be careful not to drop drive shaft.
InspectionNJST0042If pulley is cracked or deformed, replace it.
If an oil leak is found around pulley shaft oil seal, replace the
seal.
If serration on pulley or pulley shaft is deformed or worn,
replace it.
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Disassembly (Cont’d)
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AssemblyNJST0043Assemble oil pump, noting the following instructions.
Make sure O-rings and oil seal are properly installed.
Always install new O-rings and oil seal.
Be careful of oil seal direction.
Cam ring, rotor and vanes must be replaced as a set if neces-
sary.
Coat each part with DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent when assem-
bling.
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Pay attention to the direction of rotor.
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When assembling vanes to rotor, rounded surfaces of vanes
must face cam ring side.
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Insert pin 2 into pin groove 1 of front housing and front side
plate. Then install cam ring 3 as shown at left.
Cam ring:
D
1is less than D2.
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (YD ENGINE)
Assembly
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General SpecificationsNJST0032
Steering modelPower steering
Steering gear typePR25T
Steering overall gear ratio16.8
Turns of steering wheel (Lock to lock)2.9
Steering column typeCollapsible, tilt
Steering WheelNJST0033
Steering wheel axial play mm (in)0(0)
Steering wheel play mm (in)35 (1.38) or less
Movement of gear housing mm (in)±2(±0.08)orless
Steering ColumnNJST0034
Steering column length “L” mm (in) 545 - 547 (21.46 - 21.54)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specifications
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