Nissan Note [10/14] Power steering gear and linkage

PS-10

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Disassembly and Assembly

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COMPONENT PARTS LOCATION (R24T TYPE)

DISASSEMBLY

1. Disengage the tab of bulkhead seal, and remove it from steering

gear.

2. Loosen lock nut of tie-rod outer socket, and remove it from

steering gear.

3. Remove spring clip and strap (cutting off), and remove dust boot

and seal ring.

CAUTION:

When removing dust boot, be careful not to damage inner

socket and gear housing assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Rack

Check rack gear, and, if any damage or wear exists, replace steering gear assembly.

Bulkhead Sealing

In case of broken tab, or torn sealing in bulkhead seal, replace the damaged part.

Tie-Rod Ball Joint

1. Tensile force

● Hook a spring balance onto the point shown in the figure and

pull the balance. Make sure the balance reads the specified

value when ball stud and the inner socket start to move. If it is

outside the standard, replace both outer socket and steering

gear assembly.

1. Outer socket 2. Bulkhead sealing 3. Seal ring

4. Strap 5. Dust boot 6. Spring clip

7. Lock nut 8. Steering gear assembly 9. Heat shield

MGIB9044E

MGIB9045E

MGIA0016E