STEERING

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

SECTION PS B

E
CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 STEERING WHEEL ........................................... 7 F
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 7
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System PS
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- STEERING COLUMN ......................................... 9
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
POWER STEERING GEAR .............................. 13 H
tion After Battery Disconnect ..................................... 2
Precaution for Steering System ................................ 2 Removal and Installation .........................................13
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................14
PREPARATION ................................................... 4 I
Special Service Tool ................................................. 4 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 5 (SDS) ................................................................. 18
Steering Wheel ........................................................18
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS Steering Angle .........................................................18 J
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 6 Steering Column ......................................................18
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 6 Steering Gear (R24K) ..............................................19
K

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SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000001844224

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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
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 performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
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 har-
ness connectors.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000001844225

NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Steering System INFOID:0000000001844226

• In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle
condition, and then check wheel alignment.
• Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
- 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 becoming
contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.

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- 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 A
their operation.
- Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
- Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.
B

PS

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PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000001844227

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name
ST27180001 Removing steering wheel
(J-25726-A)
Steering wheel puller

S-NT544

ST3127S000 Inspecting rotating torque for steering column

(J-25765-A) assembly and pinion assembly
Preload gauge

ZZA0806D

KV48103400 Inspecting of rotating torque for pinion assem-

( — ) bly
Preload adapter

ZZA0824D

KV40107300 Installing boot bands

( — )
Boot Band crimping tool

ZZA1229D

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Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000001844228

Tool number
Description
Tool name
B
Spring balance Inspecting steering wheel turning force and
power steering gear linkage

D
LST025

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts

E

PBIC0190E

PS

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Symptom

×: Applicable
Reference page

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Noise
Shake

Shimmy
Shudder
Vibration
Possible cause and SUSPECTED
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Inner/Outer socket ball joint swinging torque PS-14

×
Inner/Outer socket ball joint end play PS-14

×
Steering wheel play PS-7

×
Steering gear pinion rotating torque PS-7

×
Improper steering wheel PS-7

×
×
×

PS-6
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever PS-9

×
×
×
Mounting looseness PS-13

×
×
×
×
Steering column deformation or damage PS-9

×
Improper installation or looseness of steering column PS-9, PS-9

×
×
Steering linkage looseness PS-14

×
×
AXLE FAX-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

×
×
×
×
×
SUSPENSION FSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

×
×
×
×
×
TIRES WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

×
×
×
×
×
ROAD WHEEL WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

×
×
×
×
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
×
×

DRIVE SHAFT FAX-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

× BRAKES BR-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

×
×
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INFOID:0000000001844229
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STEERING WHEEL
A
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service INFOID:0000000001844230

CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION B

• Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial C
direction.

Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

D
• Check steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts for looseness. Refer to PS-13, "Removal and Instal-
lation".
E
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on F
the outer circumference.

Steering wheel play : 0 – 35 mm (0 – 1.38 in) PS

2. When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL H
NOTE:
Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment.
1. Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the I
correct position.
2. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.
• Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if J
steering wheel is not in the neutral position. Refer to PS-14, "Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Check the wheel alignment after adjusting the inner socket. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment K
Inspection"
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake. L
2. Start engine.
3. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360° from neutral position using suitable tool as M
shown.

Steering wheel : Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f) N

turning force

4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, remove O

intermediate shaft and steering knuckle, and then measure the
rotating torque of the pinion assembly. Refer to PS-14, "Disas- SGIA1192J
sembly and Assembly". P
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Check the maximum inside and outside front wheel turning angle for right and left with the turning radius
gauges as per the following procedure.
1. Check toe-in.
NOTE:
Perform front wheel turning angle after the toe-in check.

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2. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on
stands.

FAA0016D

3. With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning
angles. Refer to PS-18, "Steering Angle".

• Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.

Rack stroke L
2.0, 2.0S, 2.0SL : 72.0 mm (2.835 in)
SPEC-V : 67.7 mm (2.665 in)
- Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack
stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly,
steering column assembly and front suspension components for
wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the SGIA1671E
specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condi-
tion exists.
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001844231

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-24 .
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel using Tool.

Tool number A: ST27180001 (J-25726-A)

SGIA1323E

INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-9, "Removal and Installation".
NOTE:
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SRS-26, "Removal and
Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not twist spiral cable freely on excessively after it becomes tight (doing so may cause the cable to
be turn off).

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STEERING COLUMN
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001844232

COMPONENTS B

PS

WGIA0190E
J
1. Steering wheel 2. Steering column assembly 3. Intermediate shaft
4. Holder 5. Cam nut 6. Cover
Refer to GI-8, "Component", for the symbols in the figure. K

CAUTION:
• Steering column must be kept at maximum tilt up position during removal and installation. Do not
operate tilt mechanism while steering column is out of the vehicle. L
• Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing intermedi-
ate shaft.
• When steering wheel is turned repeatedly with the vehicle stopped, care must be taken because EPS M
motor and EPS control unit may get too hot.
• Steering column assembly is heavy. Care must be taken when removing steering column assembly
from vehicle.
• Do not put steering column assembly near the things that generate excessive magnetic force. N
• Steering column assembly cannot be disassembled.
REMOVAL O
1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-24.
3. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-8, "Removal and Installation". P
4. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower). Refer to IP-10, "Component Parts".
5. Remove combination switch and spiral cable. Refer to SRS-26.
6. Remove instrument lower finisher. Refer to IP-10, "Component Parts".
7. Disconnect each switch connectors installed to steering column assembly, and then disconnect harness
from steering column assembly.

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8. Remove fixing bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering
column assembly.
9. Remove steering column assembly mounting nuts, then remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
10. Remove intermediate shaft (lower side) from steering gear assembly with the following procedure.
CAUTION:
• Never deform or bend the holder.
• Never replace the intermediate shaft if the holder is deformed or bent.
a. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver between the cover and the
holder. Then push the cover down in the direction shown and
remove the cover.
b. Remove bolt.

LGIA0041E

c. Rotate the cam nut to direction (A). Align the cam nut V-shaped
groove (1) with the holder (2) V-guide. Fit the cam nut to the
holder V-guide, then remove the cam nut from the holder.
CAUTION:
• Rotate the cam nut if the nut becomes misaligned as
shown. Align the cam nut V-shaped groove with the
holder V-guide.
• Their are two different grooves, but only one that fits the
holder V-guide.

LGIA0042E

d. Remove the intermediate shaft by removing the holder pawl

from the pinion shaft groove (A) and slide out the intermediate
shaft using a flat-bladed screwdriver.

LGIA0043E

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly and intermediate shaft for damage or other malfunctions.
Replace if there are.
• Measure the length L as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a
minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if outside the
standard.

Minimum 478.3 mm (18.83 in)

Steering column
Nominal 480.3 mm (18.91 in)
length L
Maximum 482.3 mm (18.99 in)
• Check tilt mechanism for damage or other malfunctions. Replace
steering column assembly as necessary. SGIA1672E
• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using Tool.
Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.

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Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A) A

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

B
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to "COMPONENTS".
• Align the cam nut V-shaped groove with the holder V-guide (1).
Install the cam nut to the holder guide. C
CAUTION:
• Make sure cam nut is installed correctly to keep it from loos-
ening. D
• Replace intermediate shaft assembly if cam nut does not fit
to the holder.
• Do not install the cam nut on the incorrect side.
E

LGIA0044E
F

• Install the intermediate shaft by pushing the holder pawl to the pin-
ion shaft and sliding the intermediate shaft to (A).
CAUTION: PS
Replace the intermediate shaft assembly if the pawl is
deformed.
H

LGIA0045E

J
• Install a new bolt and tighten to specification. Refer to "COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
• Make sure cam nut contacts pinion shaft correctly.
• Make sure the holder is not deformed or interfering with the cam nut. K
• Install the cover (1) to the holder (2).
CAUTION:
• Align the cover groove with the holder guide. L
• Make sure cover is installed correctly.

N
LGIA0046E

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION O

• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.

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• Check tilt mechanism operating range.

Operating range L : 14.8 mm (0.58 in)

(Above center line)
Operating range L : 20 mm (0.79 in)
(Below center line)
• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis of
EPS system with CONSULT-III to ensure correct operation. Refer
to BRC-18, "CONSULT-III Function (ABS)".
LGIA0040E

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POWER STEERING GEAR
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001844233

COMPONENTS B

PS

SGIA1673E

H
1. Steering gear assembly 2. Washer 3. Fire wall seal
4. Front suspension member 5. Steering gear mounting bolt
Refer to GI-8, "Component", for the symbols in the figure.
I
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning. J
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
K
2. Remove fixing bolt of intermediate shaft (lower side). Refer to PS-9, "Removal and Installation".
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool. L
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) mounting nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the ball joint remover M
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming N
off.
7. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-10, "Removal
and Installation" . O
8. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly. SGIA1298E

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. P
• Clean mounting surface on the body side of fire wall seal when installing steering gear assembly.
• Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under unladen conditions with tires on level ground
when removing steering gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.

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Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000001844234

COMPONENT (R24K TYPE)

WGIA0188E

1. Outer socket 2. Inner socket 3. Rack assembly

4. Boot clamp (small diameter) 5. Boot 6. Boot clamp (large diameter)
7. Joint cover 8. Pinion seal 9. Snap ring
10. Pinion assembly 11. Gear housing assembly 12. Retainer
13. Spring 14. Adjusting screw 15. Lock nut
⇐: Front
Refer to GI-8, "Component" for the symbols unless shown below.
: Apply Genuine Thread Locking Sealant, Three Bound 1141 or equivalent.
:1 Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Idemitsu Autorex A or equivalent.
:2 Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Wanlouver MO No.2 (manufactured by Kyoudouyushi) or equivalent.
:3 Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Multemp AC-P (manufactured by Kyoudouyushi) or equivalent.

CAUTION:
Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Loosen outer socket lock nut, and then remove outer socket from inner socket.
2. Remove boot clamp, and then remove boot from inner socket.
CAUTION:
Do not damage inner socket and gear housing assembly when removing boot. Inner socket and
gear housing assembly must be replaced if inner socket and gear housing assembly are damaged
because it may allow foreign material to enter.
3. Remove inner socket from rack assembly while holding the flat portion of the rack next to the inner socket
using a suitable tool.

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4. Measure adjusting screw height “H”, and loosen lock nut (2).
5. Remove adjusting screw (1), retainer (3) and spring (4) from A
gear housing assembly (5).

SGIA1300E

D
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Joint Cover
Check joint cover protrusion for damage. Replace if there are. E
Rack and Pinion Assembly
• Check pinion assembly for damage or wear. Replace as necessary.
• Rotate pinion assembly and check for torque variation or rattle. Replace steering gear as necessary. F
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage or scratches. Replace steering gear as necessary.
PS
Outer Socket and Inner Socket
1. Check ball joint swinging torque.
• Hook a spring balance at the points P1, P2 as shown and pull
the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads H
the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to
move. Replace inner socket (1) and outer socket (2) if they are
outside the standard. I

WGIA0189E

Items Inner socket Outer socket

Measuring point of spring bal- P2 (Top end of the ball std L
P1
ance threads)
55.7 N 6.0 - 58 N
Spring balance measurement M
(5.7 kg-f, 13 lb-f) or less (0.61 - 5.91 kg-f, 1.35 - 13.03 lb-f)
2. Ball joint axial end play
• Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 111 lb-f) to ball stud
N
using a dial gauge. Measure amount of stud movement, and
then make sure that the value is within the specified range.
Replace outer socket and inner socket if the measured value
is outside the standard. O

Outer socket 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less

P
Inner socket 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

SGIA0057E

ASSEMBLY
1. Apply recommended grease to the rack bush in the gear housing assembly.
2. Apply recommended grease to teeth part and back of rack assembly.

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3. Install inner socket to rack assembly. Torque to specified value while holding the flat portion of the rack
next to the inner socket using a suitable tool.
4. Apply recommended grease to inner socket. For application points, refer to "COMPONENT (R24K
TYPE)" .
5. Decide on the neutral position for the rack assembly.

Rack stroke “L”

2.0, 2.0S, 2.0SL : 72 mm (2.835 in)
SPEC-V : 67.7 mm (2.665 in)

SGIA1671E

6. Apply recommended grease to around retainer (3), then install

retainer (3), spring (4) and adjusting screw (1) to gear housing
assembly (5).
7. Apply recommended thread locking sealant to the thread (2
turns thread), and then screw in the adjusting screw (1) until it
reaches height “H” from gear housing assembly (5) measured
before disassembling.
8. Tighten lock nut to (2) the specified torque securing it to prevent
adjusting screw (1) from freewheeling condition.
9. Move rack assembly 10 strokes throughout the full stroke so that
the parts can fit with each other. SGIA1300E

10. Using Tools A and B, measure rotating torque of pinion assem-

bly. If the measurement is outside of the specified range, read-
just pinion rotating torque. If the measurement is outside of the
specified range for readjust, replace steering gear assembly.

Tool numbers A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

B: KV48103400 ( — )

Pinion rotating torque standard

MGIA0017E
Around neutral position 0.6 - 1.1 N·m (0.07 - 0.11 kg-m, 6
(within±100°) Average A - 9 in-lb)
Maximum variation C 1.49 N·m (0.15 kg-m, 13 in-lb)

11. Set dial gauge to the back of rack assembly on the pinion
assembly side around the center of stroke. Measure displace-
ment of rack under torsional torque of ± 7.8 N·m (0.80 kg-m, 69
in-lb), and then check if it is within the standard value. If the
measurement is outside the standard value, adjust it again. After
the readjustment, if measurement is still outside the standard
value, replace steering gear assembly.

Standard value : Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)

12. Install boot to gear housing assembly and inner socket.
SGIA1301E

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13. Install boot clamp (1) to boot using Tool.
NOTE: A
Install large diameter side boot clamp (1) securely to boot
groove, and crimp it so as to have clearance of 3 mm (0.12 in) or
less as shown.
B
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )

SGIA1302E

D
14. Install joint cover (1) to gear housing assembly (2).
CAUTION:
Install joint cover so that the protrusion for locating is
securely set to gear housing groove. E

PS
SGIA1303E

15. Adjust inner socket to standard length “L”, and then tighten lock
nut to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENT (R24K H
TYPE)" . Check length of inner socket “L” again after tightening
lock nut. Make sure that the length is the standard.
I
Inner socket : 112.9 mm (4.445 in)
installation length “L”
CAUTION: J
Adjust toe-in. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion". Length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not neces-
sarily the above value. SGIA0167E
K

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Steering Wheel INFOID:0000000001844235

Steering wheel axial end play 0 mm (0 in)

Steering wheel play 0 – 35 mm (0 – 1.38 in)
Steering wheel turning force Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)

Steering Angle INFOID:0000000001844236

Model 2.0, 2.0S, 2.0SL SE-R SPEC-V

Minimum 36°30′ (36.5°) 33°00′ (33.0°)
Inner wheel (Angle: A)
Nominal 39°30′ (39.5°) 36°00′ (36.0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 40°30′ (40.5°) 37°00′ (37.0°)
Outer wheel (Angle: B)
33°00′ (33.0°) 30°00′ (30.0°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

SGIA0055E

Steering Column INFOID:0000000001844237

STEERING COLUMN LENGTH

Minimum 478.3 mm (18.83 in)

Steering column length L Nominal 480.3 mm (18.91 in)
Maximum 482.3 mm (18.99 in)

SGIA1672E

TILT MECHANISM OPERATING RANGE

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Tilt mechanism operating range L (above center line) 14.8 mm (0.58 in) A
Tilt mechanism operating range L (below center line) 20 mm (0.79 in)

LGIA0040E E

Steering Gear (R24K) INFOID:0000000001844238

F
BALL JOINT SWINGING TORQUE

Measurement on spring balance PS

Inner socket ball joint 55.7 N (5.7 kg-f, 13 lb-f) or less
(Measuring point: P1)
Measurement on spring balance
Outer socket ball stud 6.0 – 58 N (0.61 – 5.91 kg-f, 1.35 – 13.03 lb-f)
(Measuring point: Top end of the ball stud threads P2) H

SGIA1553J

L
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

Outer socket ball stud 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less M

Inner socket ball joint 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

INNER SOCKET INSTALLATION LENGTH N

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Inner socket installation length L 112.9 mm (4.445 in)

SGIA1512E

PINION ROTATING TORQUE

Average A [Around neutral position (within ±100°)] 0.6 – 1.1 N·m (0.07 – 0.11 kg-m, 6 – 9 in-lb)
Maximum variation C 1.49 N·m (0.15 kg-m, 13 in-lb)

MGIA0017E

RACK STROKE

Model 2.0, 2.0 S, 2.0 SL SE-R SPEC-V

Rack neutral position, dimension L (rack
72.0 mm (2.835 in) 67.7 mm (2.665 in)
stroke)

SGIA1671E

Revision: July 2007 PS-20 2008 Sentra GOM