Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse pinch bolt nut.
- When connecting lower joint to steering column upper joint, first finger tighten pinch bolt nut, then torque to specification. Pinch bolt is directional. Refer to Exploded View .
- Finger tighten lower joint pinch bolt, then tighten to specification. Lower joint pinch bolt is directional.
- Align slit on lower joint with projection on steering gear. Connect lower joint to steering gear until surface (A) contacts surface (B).
- Verify that pinch bolt threads are not damaged. Replace pinch bolt if necessary.
- Check that there is no clearance (A) between lower joint (1) and steering column upper joint (2) and between lower joint and pinch bolt (3).
- 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 .