Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

The rotation of the driver air bag spiral cable is limited. If the power 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.

Remove the two front tires with power tool.
Remove cotter pin and nut. Discard cotter pin.
Disconnect the outer tie-rod ends using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

Fig 1: Disconnecting Outer Stabilizer Bar Ends From Connecting Rods Using Power Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Disconnect the outer stabilizer bar ends with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the stabilizer bracket rear bolts and loosen the front bolts with power tool.
Remove the lower joint pinch bolt.

Fig 2: Lower Joint Pinch Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Disconnect the power steering high and low pressure lines from the power steering gear.
Reposition the stabilizer bar up and out of the way.
Remove the two gear housing mounting bolts as shown in Fig 3.
- Do not remove the gear housing mounting bracket from the gear housing.
NOTE: The front exhaust tube is removed for clarity.

Fig 3: Identifying Gear Housing Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the power steering gear and linkage assembly.