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6. Install a new wheel bearing lock washer.
7. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to speci®ed torque.
: 441 - 490 Nzm (45 - 50 kg-m, 325 - 362 ft-lb)
Be sure to bend bearing lock washer up.
8. Check wheel bearing preload.
a. Turn bearing cage (with respect to axle shaft) two or three
times. It must turn smoothly.
b. Attach spring gauge to bearing cage bolt (as shown at left) and
pull it at a speed of 10 rpm to measure preload.
Spring gauge indication:
8.8 - 42.2 N (0.9 - 4.3 kg, 2.0 - 9.5 lb)
9. Install new oil seal to rear axle housing using a suitable tool.
After installing new oil seal, coat sealing lip with multi-purpose
grease.
10. Install new O-ring to rear axle housing.
11. Press ABS sensor rotor onto axle shaft until it contacts wheel
bearing lock nut.
12. Install axle shafts in rear axle housing.
Be careful not to damage oil seal.
SRA828A
SRA821A
SRA850A
SRA822A
SRA823A
REAR AXLE
Installation (Cont'd)
RA-10
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ``AIR
BAG'' and ``SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER''
The Supplemental Restraint System such as ``AIR BAG'' and ``SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER'' used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a frontal collision.
The SRS system composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL Y61 is as follows (The composition var-
ies according to the destination.):
Driver air bag module (located in the center of the steering wheel), front passenger air bag module (located
on the instrument panel on passenger side), seat belt pre-tensioner, a diagnosis sensor unit, warning lamp,
wiring harness and spiral cable.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
+To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag in¯ation, all maintenance must be performed
by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
+Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation either just before
the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
Precautions for Steering System
+Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
+Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from
becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
+Place disassembled parts in order, on a parts rack, for easier and proper assembly.
+Use nylon cloths or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might
interfere with their operation.
+Before inspection or reassembly, carefully clean all parts with a general purpose, non-¯ammable
solvent.
+Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended ATF* to hydraulic parts. Vaseline may be applied
to O-rings and seals. Do not use any grease.
+Replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. Avoid damaging O-rings, seals and gaskets during instal-
lation. Perform functional tests whenever designated.
*: Automatic Transmission Fluid type DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent
Special Service Tools
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV48100700
Torque adapter
NT169
Measuring turning torque
ST27180001
Steering wheel puller
NT544
Removing steering wheel
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION
ST-1
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Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
Ball joint remover
NT551
Removing ball joint
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
ST27091000
Pressure gauge
NT547
Measuring oil pressure
KV48102500
Pressure gauge adapter
NT542
Measuring oil pressure
ST3127S000
V1GG91030000
Torque wrench
V2HT62940000
Socket adapter
V3HT62900000
Socket adapter
NT541
Measuring turning torque
KV48100301
Strut and steering gear box
attachment
NT688
Disassembling and assembling steering gear
a: 162 mm (6.38 in)
b: 110 mm (4.33 in)
c: 190 mm (7.48 in)
d: 9 mm (0.35 in)
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION
Special Service Tools (Cont'd)
ST-2
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you ®nd the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageST-5
ST-6
ST-20
ST-20
ST-20
ST-5
ST-4
ST-6
Refer to MA section.
Ð
ST-11
ST-11
ST-10
ST-19
NVH in PD section
NVH in PD section
NVH in FA, RA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in BR section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Tie-rod ball joint swinging force
Tie-rod ball joint rotating torque
Tie-rod ball joint end play
Steering gear ¯uid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering wheel turning force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel or damage
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Steering column deformation
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
AXLE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom STEERINGNoiseXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Shake X X XXXXXX
VibrationXXXXXXXX
Shimmy X X X X X X X
Judder X X X X X
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
ST-3
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Removal and Installation
Before removal, clean gear housing and oil pump exteriors
using a steam cleaner. Then dry with compressed air.
+Plug openings of gear housing, and securely locate hose con-
nectors at a position higher than oil pump and cover with paper
towels.
+Be extremely careful to prevent entry of foreign matter into
hoses through connectors.
+When installing pitman arm, align four grooves of pitman arm
serrations with four projections of sector shaft serrations, and
install and tighten lock washer and nut.
Inspection
Do not disassemble for power steering gear assembly.
TURNING TORQUE MEASUREMENT
1. Measure turning torque at 360É position.
a. Install steering gear on Tool.
SST774C
SST040-A
POWER STEERING GEAR (Model: PB69K)
ST-13
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b. Turn stub shaft all the way to right and left several times.
c. Measure turning torque at 360É position from straight-ahead
position with Tools.
Turning torque at 360É
0.15 - 0.78 Nzm (1.5 - 8.0 kg-cm, 1.3 - 6.9 in-lb)
2. Measure turning torque at straight-ahead position.
Straight-ahead position is a position where stub shaft is
turned 2.14 turns (two full turns and 50É) from lock position.
Turning torque at straight-ahead position:
0.2 - 0.5 Nzm (2 - 5 kg-cm, 1.7 - 4.3 in-lb)
higher than turning torque at 360É
Maximum turning torque:
0.44 - 1.18 Nzm (4.5 - 12 kg-cm, 3.9 - 10.4 in-lb)
3. Check sector shaft end play in neutral position.
End play:
Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
If turning torque and end play are not within speci®cations,
replace power steering gear assembly.
SST652AA
POWER STEERING GEAR (Model: PB69K)
Inspection (Cont'd)
ST-14
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Disassembly
TIE-ROD
When tie-rod ball joints and tie-rod bar are separated, adjust tie-rod
length correctly.
Adjustment should be done between ball stud centers.
L: Standard
1,302 mm (51.26 in)
CAUTION:
+Make sure that tie-rod ball joints are the same length as to
the left and right.
+The toe-in must be adjusted to within dimension ``L'' 5 mm
(0.20 in).
DRAG LINK
When drag link ball joints and drag link bar are separated, adjust
drag link length correctly.
Adjustment should be done between ball stud centers.
L: Standard
1,123.4 mm (44.23 in)
CAUTION:
+Make sure that drag link ball joint and adjuster are turned
to the same length.
+The neutral position must be adjusted to within dimension
``L'' 1 mm (0.04 in).
Inspection
BALL JOINT
1. Check joints for play. If ball is worn and play in axial direction
is excessive or joint is hard to swing, replace as a complete
unit.
Swinging force (Measure point: Cotter pin hole) ``A'':
4.9 - 49.0 N (0.5 - 5.0 kg, 1.1 - 11.0 lb)
Rotating torque ``B'':
0.3 - 2.9 Nzm (3 - 30 kg-cm, 2.6 - 26.0 in-lb)
Axial end play ``C'':
0mm(0in)
2. Check condition of dust cover. If it is cracked excessively,
replace as a complete unit.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to apply grease or oil to taper of joint.
SST768C
SST769C
SST827CA
STEERING LINKAGE
ST-20
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General Speci®cations
Power steering
Steering gear type PB69K
Turns of steering wheel on the vehicle
(Lock-to-lock)3.4
Steering gear ratio 17.0Steering wheel axial play
mm (in)0 (0)
Steering wheel play
mm (in)35 (1.38) or less
Steering damper
[at 0.3 m (1.0 ft)/sec.]
N (kg, lb)4,443 (453, 999) ...
Extended direction
3,315 (338, 745) ...
Compressed direction
Inspection and Adjustment
STEERING COLUMN
Unit: mm (in)
Steering column (L1) 679.9 - 681.5 (26.77 - 26.83)
Steering column lower shaft (L
2) 489.3 - 493.3 (19.26 - 19.42)
STEERING LINKAGE
Tie-rod & drag link ball joint
Swinging force at cotter pin hole N (kg, lb)4.9 - 49.0
(0.5 - 5.0, 1.1 - 11.0)
Rotating torque
Nzm (kg-cm, in-lb)0.3 - 2.9
(3 - 30, 2.6 - 26.0)
Axial end play mm (in) 0 (0)
Tie-rod standard length (L)
mm (in)1,302 (51.26)
Drag link standard length (L)
mm (in)1,123.4 (44.23)
SST761C
SST768C
SST769C
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
ST-22