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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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 inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition switch in the
″LOCK″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precaution for Steering SystemINFOID:0000000001703855
• In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle
condition, and then check wheel alignment.
• Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000001703856
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000001703857
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST3127S000
(J-25742-1)
Preload gauge
(J-25765-A)
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
(—)
Socket adapter (1/2")
3. HT62900000
(—)
Socket adapter (3/8")Inspecting rotating torque for steering column
assembly and pinion assembly
KV40107300
(—)
Boot Band crimping toolInstalling boot bands
KV48103400
(—)
Preload adapterInspecting of rotating torque for pinion assem-
bly
S-NT541
ZZA1229D
ZZA0824D
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
Spring gauge Inspecting steering wheel turning force and
power steering gear linkage
Power toolRemoving nuts and bolts
LST025
PBIC0190E
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000001703858
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
PS-13PS-13PS-6PS-6PS-6PS-9
PS-12
, PS-13PS-9PS-9PS-13
FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED
PA R T S
Outer/Inner socket ball joint swinging torque
Outer/Inner socket ball joint end play
Steering wheel play
Steering gear pinion rotating torque
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting loosenesss
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
SymptomNoise××× × ××××× ×
Shake××× ××××× ×
Vibration××××× ××× ×
Shimmy××× × ×××× ×
Shudder× × ×××× ×
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STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000001703859
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Check steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts for looseness. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Instal-
lation" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
• Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on the
outer circumference.
• When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL
• Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the
correct position.
• Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-2, "
Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"" .
• Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.
• Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if steer-
ing wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360° from neutral position using suitable tool as
shown.
4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, refer to
STC-6, "
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis" .
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Steering wheel
turning force: Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)
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STEERING WHEEL
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• Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place front
wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
• With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full
right stop and measure the turning angles.
• Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.
• Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack
stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly,
steering column assembly and front suspension components for
wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the
specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condi-
tion exists.
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REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, secure cable with a tape so that case and rotating part keep aligned. This will
omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set front wheels to straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-33
.
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not run spiral cable idle needlessly. And do not turn it more than necessary (or it leads to discon-
nection of the cable).
NOTE:
FAA0016D
Inner wheel (Angle: A) Minimum 35° 00′ (35.0°)
Nominal 38° 00′ (38.0°)
Maximum 39° 00′ (39.0°)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) 33° 00′ (33.0°)
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Rack stroke “L” : 65.0 mm (2.559 in)
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STEERING WHEEL
• The neutral position is set as follows.
Turn the spiral cable clockwise to the end position. Then turn it
counterclockwise (about 2 and half turns) and stop turning at the
point on which the stopper insertion holes are in the same position
(B). The service part is installed in the neutral position by the stop-
per and can be set without adjusting after the stopper is removed.
• Adjust the spiral cable locating pin (B) to the steering wheel locat-
ing pin hole (C).
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COMPONENT
CAUTION:
• Do not allow axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and installation.
• Steering column must be kept at maximun tilt up position during removal and installation. Do not
operate tilt mechanism while steering column is out of the vehicle.
• Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing intermedi-
ate shaft.
• When steering wheel is turned repeatedly with the vehicle stopped, care must be taken because
motor and EPS control unit may get too hot.
• Steering column assembly is heavy. Care must be taken when removing steering column assembly
from vehicle.
• Do not put steering column assembly near the things that generate excessive magnetic force.
• Steering column assembly (with motor, reduction gear, sensor) cannot be disassembled.
REMOVAL
1. Set front wheels to straight ahead-position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-33
.
3. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-7, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower). Refer to IP-10, "
Component Parts".
5. Remove combination switch and spiral cable. Refer to SRS-36
.
6. Remove instrument lower finisher. Refer to IP-10, "
Component Parts".
7. Disconnect each switch connector installed to steering column assembly, and then disconnect harness
from steering column assembly.
1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column assembly (with mo-
tor, reduction gear, sensor)3. Bracket
4. EPS control unit 5. Intermediate shaft
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STEERING COLUMN
8. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering column
assembly.
9. Remove steering column assembly mounting nuts, and then remove steering column assembly from vehi-
cle.
10. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (lower side), and then remove intermediate shaft from vehicle.
11. Remove screws of bracket and EPS control unit, and then remove bracket and EPS control unit from
steering column assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check each part of steering column assembly, EPS control unit and intermediate shaft for damage and .
replace as necessary.
• Measure the length “L” as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a
minor collision. Replace steering column assembly (with motor,
reduction gear, sensor) if outside the standard.
• Check tilt mechanism for damage or other malfunctions. Replace
steering column assembly (with motor, reduction gear, sensor) as
necessary.
• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly (with
motor, reduction gear, sensor) if outside the standard.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to "COMPONENT".
• When tightening bolt (intermediate shaft lower side), tighten it by hand first, and make sure there is no feel-
ing of sticking or galling before final tightening.
CAUTION:
Insert bolt in the proper direction. (Do not insert it from the other side.)
• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column
shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-
umn shaft (A) before final tightening.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT-II to ensure correct opera-
tion. Refer to STC-11, "
CONSULT-III Function (EPS)". Steering column
length “L”Minimum 462.1 mm (18.19 in)
Nominal 464.1 mm (18.27 in)
Maximum 466.1 mm (18.35 in)
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25742-1)
Rotating torque : 0 - 2.1 N·m (0 - 0.21 kg-m, 0 - 18 in-lb)
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