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 installing steering column, finger tighten all nuts and bolts, then torque to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.
- When connecting steering column joint to lower joint, first finger tighten nut, then torque to specification. Pinch bolt is directional. Refer to Exploded View .
- After installation, check that there is no clearance (A) between lower joint (1) and steering column upper joint (2) and between lower joint and bolt (3).
- 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.
- For models with a tilt steering column, check tilt mechanism operating range. Refer to Electric Steering Column (Electric Steering Column) or Mechanical Steering Column (Mechanical Steering Column).
- Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Description .