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STEERING WHEEL
• Ensure tick mark on steering wheel is aligned with tick mark on the steering column pin.
• Ensure spiral cable location pin (white rubber pin) is aligned to the steering wheel locating pin hole.
• Route driver airbag module connector(s) and steer ing wheel heater connector harnesses through the
steering wheel.
3. Connect steering wheel switch connector to spiral cable.
4. Connect steering wheel heater connector (from spiral cable) to connector on steering wheel (if equipped).
5. Insert steering wheel heater harness into hook part of the steering wheel back cover.
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REMOVAL
Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cove r and Lower Shaft Assembly
1. Set wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-14, "Exploded View"
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3. Remove lower side bolt (A) of lower shaft assembly (1). • Steering gear (2)
1. Steering column assembly 2. Hole cover 3. Hole cover seal
4. Lower shaft assembly
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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rods at st eering knuckles and reposition. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded
View".
3. Remove cotter pin (1) from outer socket and then loosen the nut.
4. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the Tool fr om suddenly coming off.
5. Remove lower side bolt of lower joint.
1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly Front
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Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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6. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View" (QR25DE), EX-10, "Exploded View"
(VQ35DE).
7. Disconnect the high and low pressure piping from the steering gear assembly.
8. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket bolts from the steering gear assembly.
9. Remove bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings or copper sealing washers.
• 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 a ssembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediat e position of the distance.
- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position (B) of
gear housing assembly.
- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the projection (A) of
rear cover cap (1). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is
aligned with both the projection (A) of rear cover cap (1) and the
marking position (B) of gear housing assembly.
• After installation, bleed air from the steering hydraulic system. Refer to ST-15, "Inspection"
.
• Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steer-
ing gear assembly.
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjust-
ment".
• Perform neutral position steering angle adjustment. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Unit: Degree minute (Decimal Degree)
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STEERING COLUMN LENGTH
Unit: mm (in)
TILT MECHANISM OPERATING RANGE
Steering wheel axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Steering wheel turning force 3 9 N (4 kg-f, 9 lb-f) or less
Tire size P215/60R16 P215/55R17 - P235/45R18
Inner wheel angle (A) Minimum 36
° 30 ′ (36.5 °)34 ° 30 ′ (34.5 °)
Nominal 39 ° 30 ′ (39.5 °)37 ° 30 ′ (37.5 °)
Maximum 40 ° 30 ′ (40.5 °)38 ° 30 ′ (38.5 °)
Outer wheel angle (B) Nominal 32 ° 30 ′ (32.5 °)31 ° 30 ′ (31.5 °)
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Steering column length Length (L) 513 (20.2)
Telescopic maximum 590 - 620 (23.2 - 24.4) Telescopic minimum 560 - 590 (22.0 - 23.2)
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Component Function Check ...................................31
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................31
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .............................32
HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING WARN ING LAMP DOES NOT
TURN ON ........................................................ ...
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Description ........................................................... ...32
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................32
HYDRAULIC PUMP ELECTRIC POWER
STEERING WARN ING LAMP DOES NOT
TURN OFF ...................................................... ...
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Description ........................................................... ...33
Diagnosis Procedure ..............................................33
STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE IS
HEAVY OR LIGHT .......................................... ...
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Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ ...34
UNBALANCE STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE AND RETURN BETWEEN RIGHT
AND LEFT ...................................................... ...
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Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ ...36
UNBALANCE STEERING WHEEL TURNING
FORCE (TORQUE VARIATION) .................... ...
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Diagnosis Procedure ............................................ ...37
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....39
POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE .......39
Removal and Installation .........................................39
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service t he system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoper ative, 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 in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional act ivation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipm ent on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identi fied by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Un it or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or el ectric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three mi nutes before performing any service.
Service Notice and Precautions for Hydrau lic Pump Electric Power Steering System
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• Check each tire for proper air pressure and size. Refer to WT-60, "Tire".
• Verify that the steering system components are G enuine NISSAN parts and have been installed properly.
• Check the steering column for loose mounting bolts.
• Check the steering gear assembly for loose mounting bolts. Check the inner sockets and outer sockets for
damage or wear. Inspect the boots and seals for leakage of power steering fluid.
• Verify proper wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• Check for any damage, wear, or modification to the suspension and body that would result in increased
weight or an improper wheelarch height. Refer to FSU-26, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*
1)".
• Check for proper battery voltage.
• Verify that all power steering pump assembly connections are clean and fully seated.
• Verify that only Genuine NISSAN E-PSF is used. Use of any power steering fluid other than Genuine NIS-
SAN E-PSF will prevent the power st eering system from proper operation.
• An audible high pitch noise may be heard from the engine compartment when the steering wheel is oper-
ated, particularly at low speeds such as a parking lot maneuver. This condition is not a malfunction, rather
normal system operation. Steering at low speeds or parking lot maneuvers demands higher hydraulic assis-
tance, resulting in larger power st eering pump load and increased system noise.
• The power steering pump is electrically controlled by the power steering control module.
• Before connecting or disconnecting the power steeri ng control module harness connectors, turn ignition
switch “OFF” and disconnect battery ground cable. Batter y voltage is applied to power steering control mod-
ule even if ignition switch is turned “OFF”.
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COMPONENT PARTS
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
COMPONENT PARTS
Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000009460341
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000009460342
1. Power steering oil pump assembly 2. Steering angle sensor(view with the steering wheel re-
moved) 3. ECM
4. Combination meter 5. EPS warning light
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Component parts Reference
Power steering oil pump assembly STC-5, "Power Steering Oil Pump Assembly"
Steering angle sensorTransmits steering angle sensor signal to the power steering control module via CAN commu-
nication.
ECM Transmits engine speed signal to the power steering control module via CAN communication.
Combination meter Transmits vehicle speed signal to the power steering control module via CAN communication.
The combination meter also di splays the EPS warning light.
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