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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.
  2. Remove rear cover cap from gear housing assembly.
  3. Measure adjusting screw height from gear housing assembly, then loosen adjusting screw.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not turn adjusting screw more than twice.
    • Replace steering gear assembly when adjusting screw is removed or more than twice.
    Fig 1: Identifying Gear Housing Components
    G02383726Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Use a Tool to remove rear cover from sub-gear assembly.
    1. Tool number: - (J-46213) 
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Cover From Sub-Gear Assembly Using Tool (J-46213)
    G02383727Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove O-ring with a flat-bladed screwdriver, and pull out rear cover.
    Fig 3: Removing O-Ring With Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    G02383728Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove sub-gear assembly from gear housing assembly.
    CAUTION: In order to protect oil seal from any damage, pull sub-gear assembly straight out.
  7. Loosen lock nut of outer socket, and remove outer socket.
  8. Remove boot clamps of the small diameter side and the large diameter side, then remove boot.
    CAUTION: When removing boots, be careful not to damage inner socket and gear housing assembly. If they are damaged, replace them to avoid fluid leaks.
  9. Drill out the clinching part of cylinder outer rim with a 3 mm (0.12 in) drill bit, drill to a depth of 1.5 mm (0.059 in).
    Fig 4: Drilling Out Clinching Part Of Cylinde Router Rim
    G02383729Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove end cover assembly with a 45 mm (1.77 in) open head wrench or suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage gear housing assembly. If it is damaged, replace gear housing assembly. Otherwise, fluid leaks may result.
    Fig 5: Removing End Cover Assembly With Open Head Wrench
    G02383730Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Pull rack assembly with oil seal out of gear housing assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage cylinder. If it is damaged, replace gear housing assembly. Otherwise, fluid leaks may result.
  12. Heat rack Teflon® ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a dryer, then remove it and O-ring from rack assembly.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage rack assembly. If it is damaged, replace with a new one to avoid fluid leaks.
    Fig 6: Heating Rack Teflon Ring With Dryer
    G02383731Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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 cylinder inner wall. If it is damaged, gear housing assembly must be replaced. Otherwise, fluid leaks will result.
    Fig 7: Identifying Rack Oil Seal, Extension Bar And Socket On Gear Housing Assembly
    G02383732Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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