Nissan Note [11/14] Power steering gear and linkage

Nissan Note [11/14] Power steering gear and linkage
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
PS-11
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
M
A
B
PS
2. Axial end play
Apply 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) of load to the ball stud axially and
use a dial gauge to measure the amount of movement the
stud makes. Make sure the reading is within the range speci-
fied. If outside the standard, replace outer socket and steering
assembly.
3. Using preload gauge (SST), measure rotating torque of pinion
gear. If the measurement is outside of the specified range,
replace steering gear.
ASSEMBLY
Note the following, and assemble in the reverse order of disassembly
Apply multi-purpose grease to the sliding part of rack.
Securely fix dust boot and seal ring with strap. Caulk the strap,
and cut the excess of strap off.
Engage the tab of bulkhead seal to steering gear.
Outer socket Inner socket
Measuring point of
spring balance
Edge of stud bolt Measuring point
Tensile force
N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
0.3 - 2.9
(0.03 - 0.29, 3 -25)
0.5 - 5.0
(0.05 - 0.51,
5 - 44)
Spring balance mea-
surement
N(kg,lb)
5-54
(0.51 - 5.5,
1.1 - 12.1)
4-43
(0.41 - 4.4,
0.9 - 9.7)
Outersocket NoFreePlay
Inner socket No Free Play
Rotating torque of pinion
gear
Around neutral position
(Within ±100°)AverageA
: 0.7 - 1.2 N·m (0.07 -
0.12 kg-m, 6 - 11 in-lb)
Other than the above: Maxi-
mum value C
: 1.6 N·m (0.16 kg-m, 14
in-lb)
SGIA0057E
MGIA0017E
MGIA0018E