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 the reverse order of removal.

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

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Install steering column mounting nuts and bolt finger-tight, then tighten them to specification.
CAUTION: Do not apply undue stress to steering column.
Assemble intermediate shaft collar (1) into steering column coupling joint (2) as shown. Verify that pinch bolt holes align and lock tabs (A) engage on coupling joint (2).

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

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CAUTION: Do not reuse nut.
Check that there is no clearance (A) between steering column joint (2) and intermediate shaft (1) and between intermediate shaft and pinch bolt (3).

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Remove cable tie (A) from mechanical steering column tilt/telescope control lever (B) and steering column (1), if equipped.

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After installation:
- Turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly while turning to left and right stops.
- Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right stops.
- Make sure that steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.
- Check tilt and telescope mechanism operating range. Refer to Manual Steering Column (Mechanical steering column) or Electric Steering Column (Electric steering column).
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Description .