Nissan Note [8/14] Steering column

PS-8

STEERING COLUMN

CAUTION:

● Be sure not to rotate column shaft by 360° or more. (Doing this causes error in steering angle

value memorized in electric power steering.)

● Do not disconnect intermediate shaft and steering column.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

● Check each part of column assembly and intermediate shaft for damage or other malfunctions. If any non-

standard condition exists, replace if necessary.

● If vehicle has been involved in a minor collision, measure length

L as shown. If outside the standard, replace steering column

assembly.

● Using preload gauge, measure steering column rotating torque.

If outside the standard, replace steering column assembly.

INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. Tighten bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

● Connect Pinion shaft (3) to yoke of intermediate shaft (1) and Steering column (2) assembly [RHD (4);

LHD (5)], and tighten bolt to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

● When tightening bolts, tighten them by hand first, and

make sure there is no feeling of sticking or galling before

final tightening.

● Insert bolts in the proper direction. (Do not insert them

from the other side.)

● Tighten bolts at connecting pinion shaft and intermediate

shaft side. Make sure there is no space between pinion

shaft and yoke, and between pinion shaft and cam nut.

CHECK AFTER STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

● Rotating steering wheel, check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.

Length L : 464 mm (18.3 in)

Rotating torque : 0 - 2.1 N·m (0 - 0.21 kg-m, 0 - 18 in-lb)

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