2004 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2004  Factory Service Manual PS-18
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CAUTION:
Secure steering gear assembly with a vise, using copper plates or something similar to prevent it
from being damaged. Do

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9. Drill out the clinching part of cylinder outer rim with a 3 mm (0.12
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Boot
Check boot for cracks and deformation. Replace if necessary.
Rack Assembly
Check rack gear for da

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ASSEMBLY
1. Apply Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring. Put an O-ring into rack Teflon® ring.
Ref

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a. To avoid damaging inner rack oil seal, wrap an OHP sheet
[approximately 70 mm (2.76 in) × 100 mm (3.94 in)] around rack
teeth.

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6. After tightening end cover assembly, caulk cylinder at one point
as shown using a punch. This will pre

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15. Measure pinion rotating torque using Tool, then confirm whether
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21. Install new boot clamps and crimp securely using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot clamps.
22. Install