2007 NISSAN 350Z boot

PS-6
POWER STEERING FLUID
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
POWER STEERING FLUIDPFP:KLF20
Checking Fluid LevelNGS00007

Stop engine before performing a fluid level check.

Ensure that fluid level is between the MAX range and MIN level.

Because fluid level differs within the HOT range and the COLD
range, check it carefully.
CAUTION:

Do not overfill the MAX level.

Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.
Checking Fluid LeakageNGS00008
Check that hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80° C (122 to
176°F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to
check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage at the connectors is noticed, then loosen the flare nut and retighten it.
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a from steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic SystemNGS00009
Incomplete air bleeding causes the following. When this happens, bleed air again.

Generation of air bubbles in reservoir tank

Generation of clicking noise in oil pump

Excessive buzzing in oil pump
NOTE:
When vehicle is stationary or while steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from
oil pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system.
1. Stop engine, and then turn steering wheel fully to right and left several times.
CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the low-level line. Check tank frequenter and
add fluid as needed.
2. Run engine at idle speed. Turn steering wheel fully to the right and then fully to the left, and keep for about
three seconds. Then check whether a fluid leakage has occurred.
3. Repeat the 2nd procedure several times at about three seconds intervals.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in the locked position more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility
that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check generation of air bubbles and cloud in fluid.
5. If air bubbles and the cloud don't fade, stop engine, hold air bleeding until air bubbles and the cloud fade.
Perform the 2nd and the 3rd procedures again.
6. Stop engine, check fluid level.HOT : Fluid temperatures from 50 to 80 °C (122 to
176°F)
COLD : Fluid temperatures from 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F)
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SST836C

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
PS-17
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPFP:49001
Removal and InstallationNGS0000E
COMPONENTS
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if steering column is separated from steering gear
assembly. Therefore fix steering wheel with a string to avoid turns.
REMOVAL
1. Set wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove undercover and tires from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove front crossbar. Refer to FSU-8, "
Components" .
4. Confirm slit of lower joints fits with the projection on rear cover
cap, furthermore marking position on steering gear assembly
nearly fits with the projection on rear cover cap.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mount-
ing nut.
6. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket
from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
7. Remove oil pipings (high pressure side and low pressure side)
from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from pipings.
1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Rack mounting insulator
4. Rack mounting bracket
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SGIA1471E
SGIA0349E
SGIA0341E

POWER STEERING GEAR
PS-19
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POWER STEERING GEARPFP:49001
Disassembly and AssemblyNGS000B1
COMPONENTS
1. Outer socket 2. Boot clamp 3. Boot
4. Inner socket 5. Boot clamp 6. End cover assembly
7. Rack oil seal 8. Rack Teflon ring 9. O-ring A
10. Rack assembly 11. Rack oil seal 12. Gear housing assembly
13. Cylinder tube 14. Gear-sub assembly 15. Rear cover cap
16. O-ring B 17. Retainer 18. Spring
19. Adjusting screw
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
:A p p l y G e n u i n e T h r e a d L o c k i n g S e a l a n t , T h r e e B o u n d 1111 B o r e q u i v a l e n t .
SGIA1745E

PS-20
POWER STEERING GEAR
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
CAUTION:

Secure steering gear assembly with a vise, using copper
plates or something similar to prevent it from being dam-
aged. Do not grip cylinder with a vise.

Before performing disassembly, clean steering gear assem-
bly with kerosene. Be careful not to bring any kerosene into
contact with the discharge and return port connectors.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.
2. Remove rear cover cap from gear-sub assembly.
3. Measure adjusting screw height from gear housing assembly,
then loosen adjusting screw.
CAUTION:

Do not turn adjusting screw more than twice.

Replace steering gear assembly when adjusting screw is
removed or more than twice.
4. Remove fixing bolts of gear-sub assembly, and then remove
gear-sub assembly from gear housing assembly.
5. Remove O-ring B from gear housing assembly.
6. Loosen lock nut of outer socket, and remove outer socket.
7. Remove boot clamps of the small diameter side and the large
diameter side, then remove boots.
CAUTION:
On removing boots, be careful not to damage the inner socket and the gear housing assembly. If
they are is damaged, change them to avoid oil leaks.
8. Drill out the clinching part of cylinder outer rim with a 3 mm (0.12
in) drill in 1.5 mm (0.059 in) depth.
9. Remove end cover assembly with a 42 mm (1.65 in) open head
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage rack. If it is damaged, replace
rack. Otherwise, oil leaks may result.
10. Pull rack with rack oil seal out of gear housing assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder. If it is damaged, replace
gear housing assembly. Otherwise, oil leaks may result.
:Apply multi-purpose grease.
:Apply Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
SGIA0360E
SGIA0568E
STC0013D
SST081B

POWER STEERING GEAR
PS-21
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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
11. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a
dryer, then remove it and O-ring A from rack assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage rack. If it is damaged, change to a
new one to avoid oil leaks.
12. Use a taped 29 mm (1.14 in) socket and an extension bar.
Remove rack oil seal from gear housing assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear housing assembly and cylin-
der inner wall. If it is damaged, gear housing assembly
must be replaced. Otherwise, oil leaks will result.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Boot
Check boot for cracks and deformation. Replace it, if necessary.
Rack Assembly
Check rack for damage and wear. Replace it, if necessary.
Gear-sub Assembly

Check pinion gear for damage or wear. Replace if necessary.

Rotate pinion and check for torque variation or rattle. Replace if necessary.
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace it, if necessary.
Outer Socket and Inner Socket
Swing Torque

Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure. Confirm
if the reading is within the specification. When ball stud and
inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the
specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace
socket.
SGIA0151E
SGIA0179E
SGIA0358E

PS-26
POWER STEERING GEAR
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
Specified value
18. Install large-diameter side of boot to gear housing assembly.
19. Install small-diameter side of boot to the mounting groove of
inner socket boot.
20. Install boot clamp to the small-diameter side of boot.
21. Install boot clamp to the large-diameter side of boot.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot clamp.
a. Tighten large-diameter side of RH/LH boot with boot clamp
(stainless wire).
b. After wrapping clamp around boot groove for two turns, insert
screwdriver in loop on both ends of wire. Twist 4 to 4.5 turns
while pulling with a force of approx. 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb).
c. Twist boot clamp as shown in the figure, pay attention to rela-
tionship between winding and twisting directions.
d. Confirm the twisted point with clamp faces in the opposite direc-
tion to adjusting screw within 30° as shown in the figure.
Amount of vertical movement with rack Less than 0.265 mm (0.0104 in)
Measuring pointAxial direction of rack 5 mm (0.20 in) away from end of gear housing
Radius direction of rack Shaft direction of adjusting screw
SGIA0550E
Wire length “L” : 370 mm (14.57 in)
SGIA0163E
SGIA0164E
SGIA0361E

POWER STEERING GEAR
PS-27
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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
e. After twisting wire 4 to 4.5 turns, bend cut end of wire. Cut end of
wire should not touch boot. Be sure wire end is at least 5 mm
(0.20 in) away from clearance for tube.
22. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.
23. Tighten lightly inner socket in specified length “L”, then tighten
lock nut at specified torque. Refer to PS-19, "
COMPONENTS" .
Reconfirm if inner socket length is within limit of specified length
“L”.
CAUTION:
Perform toe-in adjustment after this procedure. Length
achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily value
given here.
SGIA0166E
SGIA0360E
Inner socket length “L” : 106.3 mm (4.19 in)
SGIA0167E