Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Verify that collar (A) is installed correctly onto intermediate shaft (1).

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Install pinch bolt (B) and nut (A) into steering column joint finger-tight, then torque to specification. Pinch bolt is directional. Refer to Exploded View .

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CAUTION: Do not reuse nut.

Install pinch bolt and nut into intermediate shaft lower joint.

For XD Models, install pinch bolt (A) and nut (B) into intermediate shaft finger-tight. Pinch bolt is directional. Refer to Exploded View .

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CAUTION: Do not reuse nut.

: Front

For Non-XD Models, install pinch bolt (A) and nut (B) into intermediate shaft finger-tight. Pinch bolt is directional. Refer to Exploded View .

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: Front

Adjust dimension (A) between surface (B) and edge (C) to specification.

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Dimension (A)

20 +5/-1 mm

For all models, tighten pinch bolt to specification. Refer to Exploded View .
Check that there is no clearance (A) between intermediate shaft (1) and steering column joint (2) and between intermediate shaft and pinch bolt (3).

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Check that there is no clearance (A) between lower joint (1) and intermediate shaft joint (2) and between lower shaft and pinch bolt (3).

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After Installation:
- Turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly while turning to left and right stops.
- Make sure number of turns are the same from straight-forward position to left and right stops.
- Make sure steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Description .