Removal and Installation - Outer socket: 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.
- Install outer socket to inner socket.
- Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten inner socket lock nut to specified torque. Refer to Exploded View . Check length of inner socket (L) again after tightening inner socket lock nut. Make sure that the length is to specification.
Inner socket length (L)
: Refer to Steering Gear .
CAUTION:- To prevent damage, hold outer socket across flats using suitable tool while tightening inner socket lock nut.
- Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily the above value.
- Inspect to make sure no boot deformation has occurred during toe-in adjustment. Adjust boot as necessary.
- Install outer socket to steering knuckle.
- Install outer socket nut to outer socket. Refer to Exploded View .
- Install cotter pin to outer socket stud hole.WARNING: After torquing the outer socket nut, be sure to install the cotter pin through the outer socket stud hole and bend the cotter pin around the outer socket stud.CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin.
- Install front wheel and tire. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Check wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) .
- Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to Description .