Inspection After Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent. Blow dry with compressed air.
Boot
- Check condition of boot. If cracked, replace it.
- Check boots for accumulation of power steering fluid indicating steering gear leak, replace the gear.
Gear
- Thoroughly examine steering gear. If damaged, cracked, leaking, or worn, replace it.
Inner and outer tie-rods
- Check ball joints for swinging force:
Tie-rod outer and inner ball joints swinging force A. Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE .
- Check ball joint for rotating torque:
Tie-rod outer ball joint rotating torque B. Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE .
- Check ball joints for axial end play:
Tie-rod outer and inner ball joints axial end play C. Refer to STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE .
- Check condition of dust cover. If cracked, replace outer tie-rod