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Removal And Installation: Removal

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CAUTION:
  • The rotation of the driver air bag spiral cable is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
  • Remove the steering wheel and spiral cable before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
  1. Remove the two front tires with power tool.
  2. Disconnect the outer tie-rod ends using Tool.
    Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie-Rod End
    G00331622Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Tool number :HT72520000 (J25730-B) 
  3. Disconnect the outer swaybar ends with power tool.
  4. Remove the swaybar bracket rear bolts and loosen the front bolts with power tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Swaybar Bracket
    G00331623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove the lower joint pinch bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Joint Pinch Bolt
    G00331624Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Disconnect the power steering high and low pressure lines from the steering gear.
  7. Reposition the swaybar up and out of the way.
  8. Remove the two gear housing mounting bolts.
    • Do not remove the gear housing mounting bracket from the gear housing.
  9. Remove the power steering gear and linkage assembly.
    Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Gear And Linkage Assembly
    G00331625Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
    • Install pipe connector.
    • Use the specified tightening torque when installing the high-pressure and low-pressure pipe connections. Excessive tightening will damage threads of connection or O-ring.
      Fig 5: Installing High-Pressure And Low-Pressure Pipe Connections
      G00331626Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • The O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper O-ring.
    • Initially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to specification. Then tighten further to align nut groove with first pin hole so that the cotter pin can be installed.
      1. Outer tie rod grooved nut : 29 - 39 N.m (3 - 4 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb) 
    CAUTION: Tightening torque must not exceed 49 N.m (5 kg-m, 36 ft-lb).
    Fig 6: Installing Outer Tie Rod Grooved Nut
    G00331627Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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