Checking Rack Sliding Force
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect steering column lower joint and knuckle arms from the gear.
- Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature.
- Pull tie-rod slowly, using Tool, to move it from neutral position to +/-11.5 mm (+/-0.453 in) at speed of 3.5 mm (0.138 in)/s. Check that rack sliding force is within specification.
Tool number : J-44183-A
Average rack : 210.7 - 298.9 N (21.49 - 30.49 kg-f, sliding force 47.37 - 67.19 lb-f)
Maximum force : 98 N (10 kg-f, 22 lb-f) deviation
- Check sliding force outside the above range at rack speed 40 mm (1.57 in)/s.
Maximum rack : Not more than 299 N (30.5 kg-f, 67.2 lb-f) sliding force
Maximum force : 147 N (15 kg-f, 33 lb-f) deviation