2006 INFINITI QX56 Factory Service Manual

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INFINITI QX56 2006  Factory Service Manual PS-12
STEERING COLUMN
Revision: November 20092006 QX56
CAUTION:
When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining
bolts; then tighten them to specificat

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Disassembly and AssemblyEGS000UG
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove mounting bolt from upper joint, then remove upper joint from ste

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STEERING COLUMN
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
Install new tamper resistant self-shear screws.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
When the st

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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPFP:49001
Removal and InstallationEGS000UH
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may sna

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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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8. Remove oil piping (high pressure side and low pressure side)
from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from piping.
9. Rem

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fu

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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Revision: November 20092006 QX56
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Boot
Check boot for tears, cracks and deformation. Replace if necessary.
Gear Housing Assembly
Check

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ASSEMBLY
1. Install the inner sockets.
2. Install the large-diameter side of the boots to the gear hous