2008 NISSAN TEANA steering wheel adjustment

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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 Install coil spring by aligning lower end of the coil spring to step (A)
between rubber seat (1) and rear lower link (2).
CAUTION:
Set coil spring so that its paint marks are aligned with the
positions of 3.0 turns (2 places) and 4.0 turns (1 place) or 4.0
turns (2 places) and 5.0 turns (1 place) from the bottom end of
the coil spring.
 Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with
tires on level ground.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
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FRONT LOWER LINK
FRONT LOWER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tire.
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-58, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"
(without VDC), BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
3. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-8, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side). Refer to RSU-10, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side).
6. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (rear suspension member side), and then remove front
lower link.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
1. Upper seat 2. Coil spring 3. Rubber seat
4. Rear lower link 5. Rear suspension member 6. Radius rod
7. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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REAR SUSPENSION ARM
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 Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
 If swing torque exceeds the standard value, replace suspension
arm assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
 Attach the mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque
is within the specifications with a preload gauge (A) (SST:
ST3127S000).
- If rotating torque exceeds the standard value, replace suspension
arm assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
 Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
- If axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement". Standard
Swing torque : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
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Standard
Rotating torque : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
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Standard
Axial end play : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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 Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
rear suspension assembly.
 After final tightening, install auto levelizer control unit (with xenon combination lamp type). Refer to EXL-190,
"Exploded View".
 Never reuse cotter pin.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). PB-2, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
3. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
4. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".

STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY
1. Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.
2. Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
3. Check the following items when steering wheel axial end play is out of the standard.
 Check the steering column assembly mounting condition. Refer to ST-13, "
Exploded View".
 Check steering gear assembly mounting condition for looseness. Refer to ST-18, "
Exploded View".
STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position.
2. Start the engine and lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move.
3. Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference.
4. Check the following items when steering wheel play is out of the standard.
 Check backlash for each joint of steering column assembly.
 Check installation condition of steering gear assembly.
NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL
1. Check that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the cor-
rect position.
2. Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
3. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.
4. Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if
steering wheel is not in the neutral position.
STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park the vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Tires need to be inflated normal pressure. Refer to WT-5, "
Tire Air Pressure".
3. Start the engine.
4. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature.Standard
Steering wheel axial end
play: Refer to ST-37, "
Steering
Wheel Axial End Play and
Play".
Standard
Steering wheel play : Refer to ST-37, "
Steering
Wheel Axial End Play and
Play".
Fluid temperature : 50 – 80°C (122 – 176°F)

LOWER SHAFT
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 After lower shaft (steering gear side) fitted, make sure there is not
gap (A) between the yoke (1), lower shaft (2), joint fixing bolt (3).
 When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.
NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediate position of the distance.
- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of
gear housing assembly (B).
- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap
projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is
aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position
of gear housing assembly (B).
 Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66,
"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL
POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
 Check the following after installation:
- Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel
turning angle. Refer to ST-9, "
Inspection".
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 Check the length (A) (extended position) of the lower shaft.
 Check each part of lower shaft for damage or other malfunctions.
Replace if there are.
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Standard
A : Refer to ST-38, "
Lower
Shaft Sliding Range".
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
e. Bent cut end of the wire toward rack axial as shown in the figure
after twisting the wire 4 to 4.5 turns so that cut end does not con-
tact with boot.
19. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.
20. Install low pressure piping.
21. Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten lock
nut to the specified torque. Check length again after tightening
lock nut.
CAUTION:
Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after
toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
 Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
 Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel
turning angle. Refer to ST-9, "
Inspection".
 Check the fluid level, fluid leakage, and air bleeding hydraulic system. Refer to ST-7, "
Inspection".
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Boot
Check boot for cracks, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Rack Assembly
Check rack for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Gear-Sub Assembly
 Check gear-sub assembly for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.
 Rotate gear-sub assembly and check for torque variation or rattle, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace if there are.
Outer Socket and Inner Socket
Check the following items and replace the component if it does not meet the standard.
BALL JOINT SWINGING TORQUE
STC0124D
Standard
L : Refer to ST-38, "
Inner
Socket Length".
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(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...............................................................
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion after Battery Disconnect .................................
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Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ..298
Precaution for On Board Diagnosis (OBD) System
of CVT and Engine ................................................
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Precaution for TCM and CVT Assembly Replace-
ment ......................................................................
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Removal and Installation Procedure for CVT Unit
Connector ..............................................................
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Precaution .............................................................299
Service Notice or Precaution .................................300
ATFTEMP COUNT Conversion Table ..................301
PREPARATION .........................................302
PREPARATION ................................................302
Special Service Tools ............................................302
Commercial Service Tools ....................................302
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................304
CVT FLUID .......................................................304
Inspection ..............................................................304
Changing ...............................................................305
STALL TEST ....................................................306
Inspection and Judgment ......................................306
LINE PRESSURE TEST ...................................308
Inspection and Judgment ......................................308
ROAD TEST .....................................................310
Description ............................................................310
Check before Engine Is Started ............................310
Check at Idle .........................................................311
Cruise Test ............................................................312
CVT POSITION .................................................314
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................314
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ...............................315
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ...........315
Exploded View ......................................................315
Removal and Installation .......................................315
CONTROL DEVICE ..........................................317
Exploded View ......................................................317
Removal and Installation .......................................317
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................318
CONTROL CABLE ...........................................319
Exploded View ......................................................319
Removal and Installation .......................................319
Inspection and Adjustment ....................................320
OIL PAN ...........................................................321
Exploded View ......................................................321
Removal and Installation .......................................321
Inspection ..............................................................322
PRIMARY SPEED SENSOR ...........................323
Exploded View .......................................................323
Removal and Installation .......................................323
Inspection ..............................................................323
SECONDARY SPEED SENSOR ....................324
Exploded View .......................................................324
Removal and Installation .......................................324
Inspection ..............................................................324
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE OIL SEAL ....................325
Exploded View .......................................................325
Removal and Installation .......................................325
Inspection ..............................................................326
OIL PUMP FITTING BOLT ..............................327
Description .............................................................327
Exploded View .......................................................327
Removal and Installation .......................................327
Inspection ..............................................................327
AIR BREATHER HOSE ..................................328
Exploded View .......................................................328
Removal and Installation .......................................328
FLUID COOLER SYSTEM ..............................329
Exploded View .......................................................329
Removal and Installation .......................................329
Inspection ..............................................................331
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............332
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ..............................332
Exploded View .......................................................332
Removal and Installation .......................................332
Inspection ..............................................................334
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............335
TORQUE CONVERTER AND CONVERTER
HOUSING OIL SEAL ......................................
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Exploded View .......................................................335
Disassembly ..........................................................335
Assembly ...............................................................335
Inspection ..............................................................336
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
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General Specification ............................................337
Vehicle Speed When Shifting Gears .....................337
Stall Speed ............................................................337
Line Pressure ........................................................337
Solenoid Valves .....................................................338
CVT Fluid Temperature Sensor .............................338
Primary Speed Sensor ..........................................338
Secondary Speed Sensor ......................................338