POWER STEERING SYSTEM

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SECTION
POWER STEERING SYSTEM C

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 15 F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 16
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- COMPONENTS ................................................... 16
SIONER” .................................................................. 2 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16 PS
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 2 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 17
Precautions for Steering System .............................. 2 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 17
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ............ 18
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Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3 Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4 COMPONENTS ................................................... 18
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5 INSTALLATION ................................................... 19 I
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5 POWER STEERING GEAR ...................................... 20
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................................ 6 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 20
Checking Fluid Level ................................................ 6 COMPONENTS ................................................... 20 J
Checking Fluid Leakage ........................................... 6 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System ................................. 6 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 22
STEERING WHEEL .................................................... 8 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 23
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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 8 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................... 29
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION ..... 8 On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 29
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY ................ 8 CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE ................ 29
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEER- Removal and Installation ........................................ 29 L
ING WHEEL .......................................................... 8 REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
FORCE .................................................................. 8 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 30 M
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE..... 9 COMPONENTS ................................................... 30
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10 INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 31
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 31
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 31
STEERING COLUMN ................................................11 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 32
Removal and Installation .........................................11 HYDRAULIC LINE .................................................... 34
COMPONENTS ...................................................11 Removal and Installation ........................................ 34
REMOVAL ............................................................11 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14 Steering Wheel ....................................................... 36
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14 Steering Angle ........................................................ 36
Steering Column ..................................................... 36
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket ................ 36
Steering Gear ......................................................... 37
Oil Pump ................................................................. 37
Steering Fluid .......................................................... 37

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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” NGS00074

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
● To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, 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 per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Battery Service NGS00002

Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.
Precautions for Steering System NGS00003

● Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.

● Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becom-
ing contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
● For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
● Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere
with their operation.
● Before inspection or reassembly, carefully clan all parts in order on a parts rack.
● Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent to hydraulic parts.
Petroleum jelly may be applied to O-rings and seals. Do not use any grease.
● Replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. Avoid damaging O-rings, seals and gaskets during installation.
Perform functional tests whenever designated.

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PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools (SST) NGS00004

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
B
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
C

ST27180001
(J-25726-A) Removing steering wheel D
Steering wheel puller

S-NT544
E

HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover F
Removing outer socket ball joint
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
PS
NT546

ST3127S000
(See J-25765-A)
Preload gauge H
1. GG9103000
(J-25765-A)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
Inspecting of rotating torque I
( – )
Socket adapter
3. HT62900000 S-NT541
J
( – )
Socket adapter

KV48104400 K
( – )
Teflon ring installation tool
Installing of rack Teflon ring
a: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
L
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 100 mm (3.94 in)
S-NT550

KV48103400
( – ) Inspecting rotating torque
Torque adapter

ZZA0824D

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name

KV48103500
(J-26357) Measuring oil pump relief pressure
Pressure gauge

NT547

KV48102500
(J-33914) Measuring oil pump relief pressure
Pressure gauge adapter

NT542

Commercial Service Tools NGS00005

Tool name Description

Power tool Removing oil pump and wheel nuts

PBIC0190E

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 Symptom

×: Applicable
Reference page

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Possible cause and suspected parts

Noise
Shake

Judder
Shimmy
Vibration
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

×
Fluid level PS-6

×
Air in hydraulic system PS-6

×
Outer socket ball joint swinging force PS-22

×
Outer socket ball joint sliding torque PS-22

×
Outer socket ball joint end play PS-22

×
Steering fluid leakage PS-6

PS-5
×
Steering wheel play PS-8
Steering gear rack sliding force PS-22

×
×
Drive belt looseness EM-14

×
×
×
Improper steering wheel PS-8

×
×
×
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever PS-16

×
×
×
×
Mounting rubber deterioration PS-18

×
Steering column deformation or damage PS-11

×
Improper installation or looseness of steering column PS-11
Steering linkage looseness PS-18

×
×
×
×
×
PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in PR section
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
DIFFERENTIAL NVH in RFD section

×
×
×
×
×
AXLE and SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section

×
×
×
×
× TIRES NVH in WT section
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
×
×
×
ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

×
×
×

DRIVE SHAFT NVH in RAX section

BRAKES NVH in BR section

×
×
×
×

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POWER STEERING FLUID PFP:KLF20

Checking Fluid Level NGS00007

● Stop engine before performing a fluid level check.

● Ensure that fluid level is between the MAX range and MIN level.
● Because fluid level differs within the HOT range and the COLD
range, check it carefully.
HOT : Fluid temperatures from 50 to 80 °C (122 to
176°F)
COLD : Fluid temperatures from 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F)
CAUTION:
● Do not overfill the MAX level.
SGIA0232J
● Do not reuse any used power steering fluid.

● Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.

Checking Fluid Leakage NGS00008

Check that hydraulic piping lines for improper attachment and for
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80° C (122 to
176°F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed idle.
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds to
check fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may SST836C
be damaged.)
4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not over tighten con-
nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage at the connectors is noticed, then loosen the flare nut and retighten it.
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating a from steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System NGS00009

Incomplete air bleeding causes the following. When this happens, bleed air again.
● Generation of air bubbles in reservoir tank
● Generation of clicking noise in oil pump
● Excessive buzzing in oil pump
NOTE:
When vehicle is stationary or while steering wheel is being turned slowly, some noise may be heard from
oil pump or gear. This noise is normal and does not affect any system.
1. Stop engine, and then turn steering wheel fully to right and left several times.
CAUTION:
Do not allow steering fluid reservoir tank to go below the low-level line. Check tank frequenter and
add fluid as needed.
2. Run engine at idle speed. Turn steering wheel fully to the right and then fully to the left, and keep for about
three seconds. Then check whether a fluid leakage has occurred.
3. Repeat the 2nd procedure several times at about three seconds intervals.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel in the locked position more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility
that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check generation of air bubbles and cloud in fluid.
5. If air bubbles and the cloud don't fade, stop engine, hold air bleeding until air bubbles and the cloud fade.
Perform the 2nd and the 3rd procedures again.

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6. Stop engine, check fluid level.

A

PS

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STEERING WHEEL PFP:48430

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service NGS0000A

CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

● Check installation condition of steering gear assembly, front sus-
pension, axle and steering column.
● Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and
down, to the left and right and to the axial direction.
End play of the axle direction for steering wheel:
0 mm (0 in)
● Check if the mounting bolts for steering gear assembly are loose
or not. Refer to PS-18, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINK-
AGE" .
SGIA0348E

CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY

1. Set tires to the straight ahead, start engine, then turn steering wheel to the left and right lightly, and mea-
sure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference when steering wheel is turned up to the point
where tires start moving.
Steering wheel play on the outer circumference : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
● Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to
PS-36, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
1. Set the vehicle to the straight ahead-direction, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot adjust in the two teeth of steering gear assembly, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of
steering outer sockets, then adjust tie-rods by the same amount in the opposite direction.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. [Make sure temperature of fluid is
approximately 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).]
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 540° from neutral position.
Steering wheel turning : 7.45 N·m (0.76 kg-m, 66 in-lb)
force
NOTE:
Multiply the distance (L) from the hook of spring scale to the
center of steering wheel by the measurement value with a spring
scale.
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, check
rack sliding force and relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump. SGIA1136E
Regarding relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump, refer to PS-29,
"CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE" .
a. Disconnect lower joint and steering knuckle from steering gear assembly. Refer to PS-18, "Removal and
Installation" , FAX-4, "Removal and Installation" .
b. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature.

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c. While pulling outer socket slowly in ± 11.5 mm (± 0.453 in) range

from neutral position, make sure rack sliding force is within A
specification.
Rack sliding force: 171 - 234 N
(17.4 - 23.9 kg, 38 - 53 lb) B

d. If rack sliding force is not within specification, overhaul steering

gear assembly.
C

SST090B

D
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
● Check front wheel turning angle after the toe-in inspection.
Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on
stands so that vehicle can be level. Check the maximum inner E
and outer wheel turning angles for LH and RH road wheels.

PS

FAA0016D

H
● Start engine and run at idle, turn steering wheel all the way right
and left, measure the turning angle.
Minimum 35° 55' (35.9°) I
Inner wheel (Angle: A) Nominal 38° 55' (38.9°)
Maximum 39° 55' (39.9°)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) Nominal 30° 40' (30.7°) J

K
SGIA0055E

● If it is not within specification, measure rack strokes.

L
Rack stroke “L” : 64.5 mm (2.539 in)
● If rack stroke is out of specification, disassemble steering gear
assembly to check rack stroke. M
● Any turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering angles
are out of the specification, check if the following parts are wear
or damaged.
– Steering gear
– Steering column
SGIA0629J
– Front suspension components
If found that they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones respectively.

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Removal and Installation NGS0000B

REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This
will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-46, "Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel with the steering wheel puller A.
Tool number A: ST27180001 (J-25726-A)

SGIA1323E

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-11, "Removal and Installation" .
NOTE:
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SRS-48, "Removal and
Installation" .

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STEERING COLUMN PFP:48810

A
Removal and Installation NGS0000C

COMPONENTS
B

PS

SGIA0339E
K
1. Lower joint 2. Lower shaft 3. Hole cover
4. Clamp 5. Hole cover seal 6. Collar
L
7. Steering column assembly 8. Combination switch & spiral cable 9. Escutcheon
10. Column lower cover 11. Right lid 12. Combination meter & column upper cover
13. Steering wheel 14. Steering wheel lock nut 15. Left lid
M
16. Driver air bag module

CAUTION:
● Care must be taken not to give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and
installation.
● Care must be taken not to move steering gear during removal of steering column assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead-direction.
2. Remove driver air bag module from steering wheel. Refer to SRS-46, "DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE" .
3. Disconnect steering switch connector, remove steering wheel lock nut, then remove steering wheel. Refer
to PS-8, "STEERING WHEEL" .
4. Remove dash side finisher (LH). Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove instrument driver panel lower. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
6. Remove column lower cover and combination meter (which is connected with steering column upper
cover) from steering column assembly. Refer to DI-30, "Removal and Installation for Combination Meter" .

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7. Remove combination switch & spiral cable from steering column

assembly. Refer to SRS-48, "Removal and Installation" .
8. Disconnect the following connector from steering column
assembly.
● Steering lock harness connector

● Ignition switch harness connector

● Key switch harness connector

9. Remove control unit with VDC/TCS/ABS control unit. Refer to

BRC-154, "VDC/TCS/ABS CONTROL UNIT" .
10. Disconnect brake switch harness connector. SGIA0368E

11. Remove steering column shaft from lower shaft in the following
procedure.
a. Remove lock nut from yoke.

SGIA0724E

b. Turn steering wheel to the right to appear the head of bolt.

c. Remove the fixed part of collar for bolt to the outside of its head,
remove bolt.

SGIA0353E

d. Remove the set lib of steering column assembly side from yoke,
push it equal to the thick part of yoke.
NOTE:
Because collar is set in lower shaft, if the set lib is pushed
(action), joint center will be lifted in the opposite direction (reac-
tion), and then the set lib will be in squeezed to the thick part of
yoke.

SGIA0354E

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e. Yoke will be removed from collar, when steering column assem-

bly is lifted about 45° oblique upward. A

SGIA0355E

D
f. Collar remains on lower shaft.

PS
SGIA0356E

12. Remove bolts and nut from steering member, remove steering H
column assembly from steering member.
13. Remove collar from lower shaft.
14. Remove hole cover seal from lower shaft. I
15. Remove mounting bolts, then remove hole cover from panel.

SGIA0373E
K
16. Raise vehicle, then loosen bolt for lower yoke of lower joint and
remove joint together with lower shaft.
L

SGIA0765E

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

● Check if there is something wrong with jacket tube of steering column assembly and collar etc. And then if
they are damaged, replace with new one.
● If vehicle has a collision light shocked, check column length “L”
as shown in the figure. Then if it is out of the specified value,
replace with new one.
Specified value
Steering column length “L”: 548 mm (21.57 in)
● Check the turning torque of steering column with preload gauge
(SST: ST3127S000 [J-25765-A]). If it is out of the specified
value, repair it or replace with new one.
Specified value SGIA0306J

Turning torque : 0 - 0.2 N·m (0 - 0.02 kg-m, 0 - 2 in-lb)

INSTALLATION
1. Install collar to lower shaft.

SGIA0356E

2. Install yoke of column shaft to collar, tack bolt and nut.

SGIA0353E

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3. Put steering column assembly (installation hole “P”) on bolt for

steering member side and install nut “A” then tighten it together A
with the other bolts at the specified torque.
4. Connect yoke and collar with bolt, tighten nut at the specified
torque. B

PS
SGIA0371E

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

● After installing steering column to vehicle, check tilt device and H
its operation range “L1” , “L2” .
Tilt operating range “L1 ” : 28 - 32 mm (1.10 - 1.26 in)
I
“L2 ” : 13 - 17 mm (0.51 - 0.67 in)
● Check if steering operation can turn to the end of the left and
right smoothly. J

SGIA1456E
K

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Disassembly and Assembly NGS0000D

COMPONENTS

SGIA0340E

1. Steering column shaft 2. Adjusting bolt 3. Adjusting stopper

4. Jacket tube 5. Steering column shaft lock nut 6. Spring
7. Column mounting bracket 8. Tilt lever stopper 9. Tilt lever
10. Lock nut

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove steering column shaft lock nut, then remove steering column shaft from front side of jacket tube.
2. Remove tilt device from jacket tube.
3. Remove lock nut and adjusting stopper according to the following procedure.
a. Turn tilt lever to the unlock side.
b. Remove spring from column mounting bracket.

SGIA0742E

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c. Lock adjusting bolt, then remove lock nut.

A

SGIA0343E

D
d. Remove adjusting bolt, adjusting stopper, column mounting
bracket, tilt lever stopper and tilt lever from jacket tube.
E

PS
SGIA0344E

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

H
● Check if there is something wrong with steering column shaft and bearing. And then if they are damaged,
replace with new one.
● Check if there is something wrong with the component of tilt device. And then if it is damaged, replace
with new one. I

ASSEMBLY
1. Install tilt device to jacket tube. Refer to PS-16, "Disassembly and Assembly" .
J
NOTE:
● Turn tilt lever to unlock side while at work to make it easier.

● That can avoid column shaft's sudden descent when tilt lever
K
is operated on vehicle.

SGIA0346E

2. When tilt lever is in the locked position (operation range is about

40°), tighten lock nut at the specified torque to make tilt lever
locked.
Tightening torque:
13.5 - 18.6 N·m (1.4 - 1.8 kg-m, 10 - 13 ft-lb)
3. Apply grease to the part shown in the figure of component. Refer
to PS-16, "Disassembly and Assembly" .
4. Install steering column shaft to jacket tube, tighten steering col-
umn shaft lock nut at the specified torque.
SGIA0347E

Tightening torque : 25 - 34 N·m (2.6 - 3.4 kg-m, 19 - 25 ft-lb)

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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE PFP:49001

Removal and Installation NGS0000E

COMPONENTS

SGIA1471E

1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Rack mounting insulator

4. Rack mounting bracket
Refer to GI-10, "Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

CAUTION:
Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if steering column is separated from steering gear
assembly. Therefore fix steering wheel with a string to avoid turns.
REMOVAL
1. Set wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove undercover and tires from vehicle with power tool.
3. Remove front crossbar. Refer to FSU-8, "Components" .
4. Confirm slit of lower joints fits with the projection on rear cover
cap, furthermore marking position on steering gear assembly
nearly fits with the projection on rear cover cap.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mount-
ing nut.

SGIA0349E

6. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket

from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
7. Remove oil pipings (high pressure side and low pressure side)
from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from pipings.

SGIA0341E

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8. Loosen bolt on upper yoke of lower joint and remove bolt on

lower yoke of joint, then slide lower joint into lower shaft. Sepa- A
rate steering gear assembly from lower shaft.
9. Tack bolt on upper yoke of lower joint, fix lower joint to lower
shaft. B

PS
SGIA0367E

10. Remove the fixing bolt and remove steering gear assembly, rack
mounting bracket and insulator from vehicle. H

SGIA0348E
K
INSTALLATION
● Refer to PS-18, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: L
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6,
"Wheel Alignment Inspection" . M
● When steering wheel is set in the straight ahead direction, con-
firm slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap,
furthermore marking position on steering gear assembly nearly
fits with the projection on rear cover cap.
● After installation, bleed air from piping. Refer to PS-6, "Air
Bleeding Hydraulic System" .

SGIA1753E

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POWER STEERING GEAR PFP:49001

Disassembly and Assembly NGS000B1

COMPONENTS

SGIA1476E

1. Outer socket 2. Boot clamp 3. Boot

4. Inner socket 5. Boot clamp 6. End cover assembly
7. Rack oil seal 8. Rack Teflon ring 9. O-ring A
10. Rack assembly 11. Rack oil seal 12. Gear housing assembly
13. Cylinder tube 14. EPS solenoid valve 15. O-ring B
16. Gear sub-assembly 17. Rear cover cap
Refer to GI-10, "Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply Genuine Thread Locking Sealant, Three Bound TB1111 or equivalent.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

: Apply Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent.

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CAUTION:
● Secure steering gear assembly with a vise, using copper A
plates or something similar to prevent it from being dam-
aged. Do not grip cylinder with a vise.
● Before performing disassembly, clean steering gear assem- B
bly with kerosene. Be careful not to bring any kerosene into
contact with the discharge and return port connectors.
C

SGIA0360E D
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove fixing bolts of EPS solenoid valve, and then remove EPS solenoid valve from gear-sub assembly.
E
2. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.
3. Remove rear cover cap from gear sub-assembly.
4. Measure adjusting screw height from gear housing assembly, F
then loosen adjusting screw.
CAUTION:
● Do not turn adjusting screw more than twice.
PS
● Replace steering gear assembly when adjusting screw is
removed or more than twice.
5. Remove fixing bolts of gear sub-assembly, and then remove
H
gear sub-assembly from gear housing assembly.
6. Remove O-ring B from gear housing assembly.
7. Loosen lock nut of outer socket, and remove outer socket. SGIA0568E
I
8. Remove boot clamps of the small diameter side and the large
diameter side, then remove boots.
CAUTION: J
On removing boots, be careful not to damage the inner socket and the gear housing assembly. If
they are is damaged, change them to avoid oil leaks.
9. Drill out the clinching part of cylinder outer rim with a 3 mm (0.12
in) drill in 1.5 mm (0.059 in) depth. K

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10. Remove end cover assembly with a 42 mm (1.65 in) open head
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage rack. If it is damaged, replace
rack. Otherwise, oil leaks may result.
11. Pull rack with rack oil seal out of gear housing assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cylinder. If it is damaged, replace
gear housing assembly. Otherwise, oil leaks may result.
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12. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a

dryer, then remove it and O-ring A from rack assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage rack. If it is damaged, change to a
new one to avoid oil leaks.

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13. Use a taped 29 mm (1.14 in) socket and an extension bar.

Remove rack oil seal from gear housing assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear housing assembly and cylin-
der inner wall. If it is damaged, gear housing assembly
must be replaced. Otherwise, oil leaks will result.

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Boot
Check boot for cracks and deformation. Replace it, if necessary.
Rack Assembly
Check rack for damage and wear. Replace it, if necessary.
Gear Sub-Assembly
● Check pinion gear for damage or wear. Replace if necessary.
● Rotate pinion and check for torque variation or rattle. Replace if necessary.
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace it, if necessary.
Outer Socket and Inner Socket
Swing Torque
● Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure. Confirm
if the reading is within the specification. When ball stud and
inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the
specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace
socket.

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Specified value
Item Outer socket Inner socket
A

Measuring point Cotter-pin hole of stud shown as L: 48.5 mm (1.909 in)

Swing torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb) 1.0 - 7.8 N·m (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb) B
Measuring value 4.42 - 42.7 N (0.5 - 4.4 kg, 1 - 10 lb) 10 - 78 N (1 - 8 kg, 2 - 18 lb)

Rotating Torque
● Using a preload gauge (SST), check if reading is within the C
value specified below. If the value is outside the standard,
replace outer sockets.
D
Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)

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F

Axial End Play

● Apply load of 490 N (50 kg,110 lb) to ball stud axially. Use a dial- PS
gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud
makes. Check if the reading is within the specified below. If the
value is outside the standard, replace outer and inner sockets. H
Outer socket 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socket 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
I

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J

ASSEMBLY
1. Apply Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring A. Put an O-ring A into rack Teflon ring. K
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring A.
2. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a L
dryer. Assemble it to mounting groove of rack.
NOTE:
Do not reuse rack Teflon ring.
M

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3. To fit rack Teflon ring on rack, use rack Teflon ring installation
tool (SST) from tooth side. Compress rim of ring with the tool.
4. Apply Multi-purpose grease or equivalent to rack oil seal. Insert
rack oil seal, then insert rack to gear housing assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse rack oil seal.
CAUTION:
● When inserting rack, do not damage retainer sliding part.
If it is damaged, replace gear housing assembly.
● When unstring rack, do not damage cylinder inner wall. If
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it is damaged, It may cause oil leaks. Replace gear hous-
ing assembly.
● Attach rack oil seal. Both inner lip and outer lip should
face each other.

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a. To avoid damaging inner rack oil seal, wrap an OHP sheet

[approximately. 70 mm (2.76 in) × 100 mm (3.94 in)] around rack
tooth. Place oil seal on sheet. Then, pull oil seal along with OHP
sheet until they pass the toothed section of rack, then remove it.

SGIA0155E

b. Insert rack oil seal (inner) to piston (rack Teflon ring) position
and push retainer to adjust screw side with fingers lightly, and
then make rack move in gear housing assembly, install rack oil
seal (inner) to fit in with gear housing assembly.

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c. When installing outer rack oil seal, cover the end of rack with an
OHP sheet [70 mm (2.76 in) × 100 mm (3.94 in)]. It will avoid A
damaging rack oil seal. Then place oil seal on sheet. Pull rack oil
seal along with OHP sheet until they pass rack end. Then
remove OHP sheet.
B
d. Install end cover assembly to rack, move it to gear housing
assembly.
C

SGIA0157E

D
5. Using a 42 mm (1.65 in) open head (suitable tool), tighten end
cover assembly at the specified torque.
CAUTION: E
Do not damage rack surface. If it is damaged, it may cause
oil leaks. Replace rack assembly.
F

PS
SST081B

6. After tightening end cover assembly, caulk cylinder at one point H

as shown in the figure using a punch. This will prevent end cover
from getting loose.
7. Apply Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring B. Install O-
ring B to gear housing assembly. I
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring B.
J

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K
8. Install gear sub-assembly to gear housing assembly.
9. Install EPS solenoid valve to gear sub-assembly.
L

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10. Decide neutral position of rack.

Rack stroke “L” : 64.5 mm (2.539 in)

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11. Install the projection part (Tip) of rear cover cap to gear sub-
assembly as shown in the figure.

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12. Apply thread locking adhesive (Three Bond TB1111B or equiva-

lent) to the thread of adjusting screw to the adjusting screw
height from gear housing assembly. The adjusting screw height
is the same as it was measured in the overhaul in advance.
13. Rotate pinion ten times whole range of rack so that parts get to
fit with each other.

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14. Measure pinion rotating torque within from –180° to + 180°

make preload gauge (SST) and torque adapter (SST) in rack
neutral position, then hold preload gauge (SST) at maximum
torque.
15. After loosening adjusting screw once, tighten it again with torque
of 4.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.50 - 0.60 kg-m, 44 - 52 in-lb). After that
loosen it within from 20° to 40°.

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16. Measure pinion rotating torque with torque adapter (SST) and
preload gauge (SST), then confirm whether its reading is within
the specified value. If the reading is not within the specified
value, readjust screw angle with adjusting screw. Change gear
assembly to new one, if the reading is still not within the speci-
fied value or the rotating torque of adjusting screw is less than 5
N·m (0.51kg-m, 44 in-lb)
Pinion rotation torque:
Around neutral position (within ±100°)
Average “A”: SGIA0160E

1.71 - 2.34 N·m (0.18 - 0.23 kg-m, 16 - 20 in-lb)

Other than above (more than ±100°)
Maximum variation “B”:
2.3 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb)
17. Turn pinion fully to the end of the left with tie-rods to rack.

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18. Set dial gauge to rack as shown in the figure. Measure vertical
movement of rack when pinion is turned counterclockwise with A
torque of 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb). Check reading is within
the specified value. If reading is outside of the specification,
readjust screw angle with adjusting screw. If reading is still out-
B
side of specification, or if the rotating torque of adjusting screw is
less than 5 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb), replace steering gear
assembly.
C

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D
Specified value
Amount of vertical movement with rack Less than 0.265 mm (0.0104 in)

Axial direction of rack 5 mm (0.20 in) away from end of gear housing E
Measuring point
Radius direction of rack Shaft direction of adjusting screw
19. Install large-diameter side of boot to gear housing assembly.
F
20. Install small-diameter side of boot to the mounting groove of
inner socket boot.
21. Install boot clamp to the small-diameter side of boot. PS
22. Install boot clamp to the large-diameter side of boot.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot clamp. H

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I

a. Tighten large-diameter side of RH/LH boot with boot clamp

(stainless wire). J
Wire length “L” : 370 mm (14.57 in)
b. After wrapping clamp around boot groove for two turns, insert
screwdriver in loop on both ends of wire. Twist 4 to 4.5 turns K
while pulling with a force of approx. 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb).

SGIA0163E

M
c. Twist boot clamp as shown in the figure, pay attention to rela-
tionship between winding and twisting directions.

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d. Confirm the twisted point with clamp faces in the opposite direc-
tion to adjusting screw within 30° as shown in the figure.

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e. After twisting wire 4 to 4.5 turns, bend cut end of wire. Cut end of
wire should not touch boot. Be sure wire end is at least 5 mm
(0.20 in) away from clearance for tube.

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23. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.

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24. Tighten lightly inner socket in specified length “L”, then tighten
lock nut at specified torque. Refer to PS-20, "COMPONENTS" .
Reconfirm if inner socket length is within limit of specified length
“L”.
Inner socket length “L” : 106.3 mm (4.19 in)
CAUTION:
Perform toe-in adjustment after this procedure. Length
achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily value
given here.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP PFP:49110

A
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service NGS0000H

CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE

CAUTION: B
Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect oil pressure gauge (SST) and oil pressure gauge
adapter (SST) between oil pump discharge connector and high
pressure hose and then bleed air from the hydraulic circuit. C

SGIA0814E

2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until tank temperature reaches F

50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
CAUTION:
● Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If PS
engine is started with shut-off valve closed, fluid pres-
sure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This
will raise fluid temperature excessively. H
● Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is
started.
3. With engine at idle, close shut-off valve and read the relief oil I
pressure. SGIA0813E

Relief oil pressure:

J
9,600 - 10,200 kPa (97.9 - 104 kg/cm2 , 1,392 - 1,479 psi)
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressure gauge for more than 10 seconds.
K
4. After measurement, open shut-off valve slowly.
● If relief oil pressure is outside the specification, disassemble and repair oil pump. Refer to PS-30, "Dis-
assembly and Assembly" . L
5. After inspection, disconnect oil pressure gauge (SST) and oil pressure gauge adapter (SST) from hydrau-
lic circuit, connect oil pump discharge connector and high pressure hose. Add fluid and bleed air from
hydraulic circuit thoroughly. Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
M
Removal and Installation NGS0000I

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Remove air cleaner box.
3. Drain water from radiator upper tank, then remove radiator upper hose.
4. Remove radiator fan shroud. Refer to CO-13, "Removal and Installation" .

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5. Loosen idler pulley, then remove belt.

6. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
7. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure (drain fluid
from their pipings)
8. Remove bolt common to water pump and power steering pump.
9. Remove bolt then remove power steering pump.

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INSTALLATION
Refer to PS-34, "HYDRAULIC LINE" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
● After installation, adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-14, "DRIVE BELTS" .
● After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
Disassembly and Assembly NGS0000J

COMPONENTS

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1. Plug 2. O-ring D 3. Flow control valve spring

4. Relief valve assembly 5. Flow control valve assembly 6. Shaft kit
7. Oil seal 8. Bracket 9. Body assembly
10. Suction connector assembly 11. O-ring E 12. O-ring C
13. O-ring B 14. Cartridge assembly 15. O-ring A
16. Cover assembly 17. Side plate 18. Vane
19. Rotor snap ring 20. Cam ring 21. Rotor
22. Dowel pin

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INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY

Disassemble power steering oil pump only if the following items are A
found.
● Oil leakage from oil pump
● Deformed or damaged pulley B
● Poor performance

SGIA0170E
D

DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: E
Fix oil pump in vise as the occasion demands.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminium plates between vise and shaft.
F
1. Unscrew two front bracket bolts and remove bracket from body assembly.
2. Unscrew four cover assembly bolts and remove cover assembly from body assembly.
3. Remove O-ring A from body assembly. PS
4. Remove rotor snap ring with snap ring pliers, and remove shaft
kit from body assembly.
CAUTION: H
When removing rotor snap ring, be careful not to damage
pulley shaft of shaft kit.
I

J
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5. Using a screwdriver, remove oil seal for body assembly. K

6. Remove cam ring, rotor, vane, side plate, O-ring B and O-ring C
from body assembly.
7. Remove plug, then remove O-ring D, flow control valve spring, L
relief valve assembly and flow control value assembly from body
assembly.
CAUTION: M
Be careful not to drop and deform relief valve assembly and
flow control valve assembly.
8. Remove fixing bolt of suction connector assembly, then remove SST034A
suction connector assembly and O-ring E from body assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Cover Assembly Inspection
● Check body assembly and cover assembly for damage. If any damage is found, replace with new part for
cover assembly, and replace with new power steering pump assembly for body assembly.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
● Check cam ring, side plate, rotor and vane for damage. If any damage is found, replace cartridge assem-
bly with new one.
Relief Valve Assembly Inspection
● Check relief valve assembly for damage. If any damage is found, replace it with new one.

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Flow Control Valve Assembly Inspection

● Check flow control valve assembly for damage. If any damage is found, replace it with new one.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Fix oil pump in vise as occasion demands.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminium plates between vise and shaft.
1. Apply a coat of Multi-purpose grease or equivalent to oil seal lip
and to the circumference of oil seal. Using proper tool such as
hand press machine, install it to the body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse oil seal.
2. Install shaft kit to body assembly.
3. Apply a coat of NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring B and O-
ring C, then install O-ring B and O-ring C to body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring B and O-ring C. SST038A

4. Set dowel pin at the illustration position (The position is the

same regardless of right or left direction), and install side plate to
body assembly.

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5. Install cam ring on side plate as follows;

● Turn chamfered edge side of cam ring to side plate as shown
in the figure.
● Position large chamfered side of cam ring as shown in the fig-
ure.

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6. Install rotor to shaft of shaft kit (rotor direction is the same

regardless of the front and back). A
7. Install vane to rotor (vane direction is the same regardless of
inside and outside).
8. Install rotor snap ring to shaft of shaft kit. B
NOTE:
● Do not reuse rotor snap ring.

CAUTION: C
Be careful not to damage rotor and pulley shaft.
9. Apply a coat of NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring A, then SGIA0174E
install O-ring A to body assembly. D
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring A.
10. Attach cover assembly to body assembly and tighten fixing bolts diagonally at the specified torque. E
11. Install flow control valve assembly, relief valve assembly and flow control valve spring to body assembly.
12. Apply a coat of NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring D and install to plug, then tighten plug at the specified
torque. F
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring D.
13. Apply a coat NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring E and install to suction connector assembly, then install PS
suction connector to body assembly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse O-ring E. H
14. Install bracket to body assembly, and tighten mounting bolts at the specified torque.

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HYDRAULIC LINE PFP:49721

Removal and Installation NGS0000K

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1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Hose & tube assembly

4. Suction hose 5. Oil pressure sensor 6. Eye bolt
A
7. Oil cooler 8. Copper washer 9. Power steering oil pump
10. Steering gear assembly 11. Common bolt 12. Oil pump bracket
B
13. Clip

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

Steering Wheel NGS0000L

End play of the axle direction for steering wheel 0 mm (0 in)

Steering wheel play on the outer circumference 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in) or less

Steering Angle NGS0000M

Minimum 35° 55' (35.9°)

Inner wheel
Nominal 38° 55' (38.9°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 39° 55' (39.9°)
Outer wheel
Nominal 30° 40' (30.7°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Steering Column NGS0000N

Steering column length “L” 548 mm (21.57 in)

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Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket NGS0000O

Steering gear type PR26AF

Swinging torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
4.42 - 42.7 N (0.5 - 4.4 kg, 1 - 10 lb)
Outer socket ball joint outer socket ● Measuring point: stud cotter pin hole
Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Swinging torque 1.0 - 7.8 N·m (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Inner socket ball joint inner socket ● Measuring point: L mark see below, 10 - 78 N (1 - 8 kg, 2 - 18 lb)
L=48.5 mm (1.91 in).
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

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Inner socket length “L” 106.3 mm (4.19 in)

A

D
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Steering Gear NGS0000P

E
Steering gear model PR26AF
Rack neutral position, dimension “L” (rack stroke) 64.5 mm (2.539 in)
F

PS

I
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Oil Pump NGS0000Q

J
Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure 9,600 - 10,200 kPa (97.9 - 104 kg/cm2 , 1,392 - 1,479 psi)

Steering Fluid NGS0000R

K
Fluid capacity Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)

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