Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment. Refer to "FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ".
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION ".
With steering wheel in straight ahead position, make sure slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, while checking that mark on steering gear assembly aligns with mark on rear cover cap

Fig 1: Fitting Slit Of Lower Joint With The Projection
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
After installation, bleed the air from the steering hydraulic system. Refer to "AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ".