Steering System: Other Nissan Note E12

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"

The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS AIRBAG and SEAT BELTS article of this Service Information.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

1. In case of removing the steering gear, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle condition, and then check wheel alignment.
2. Observe the following precautions when disassembling. Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit. Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter. For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack. Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with their operation. Do not reuse non-reusable parts. Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.

Special Service Tool

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) Tool name Description ST3127S000 (J-25765-A) Preload gauge Inspecting steering column rotating torque, pinion rotating torque and ball joint rotating torque - (J-44372) Pull gauge Measuring steering wheel turning force or rack sliding force

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Commercial Service Tool

Tool name Description Ball joint remover Remove steering outer socket Boot band crimping tool Installing boot clamp (large diameter) Steering wheel puller Removing steering wheel Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

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STEERING WHEEL PLAY

1. Set the front wheels and tires in the straight-ahead position, start engine, then lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until the front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference. Steering wheel play on the outer circumference: Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY AND PLAY»(ref-675600-S42239877942014120500000) ".
2. When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering column and installation condition of steering gear.

STEERING WHEEL NEUTRAL POSITION

Check steering wheel neutral position using the following procedure

1. Confirm that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-675608-S28541819612014120500000) ".
2. Set the front wheels and tires in the straight-ahead position, check if steering wheel is in the neutral position.
3. If it is not in the neutral position, remove steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
4. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositioning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering stem, loosen the steering gear outer socket lock nuts, then adjust the inner sockets by the same amount in the opposite direction.
5. Re-check the front wheel alignment. Refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-675608-S28541819612014120500000) ".

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1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Tires need to be inflated normal pressure. Refer to " «TIRE AIR PRESSURE»(ref-675581-S33038317242014120500000) ".
3. Start engine.
4. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position. Tool number: - (J-44372) Steering wheel turning force: Refer to " «STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE»(ref-675600-S37599123012014120500000) ".
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect steering column. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675600-S38262121432014120500000) ".
6. If steering column meets specification, inspect steering gear. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675600-S27556050712014120500000) ".

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1. Perform toe-in inspection. Refer to " «ADJUSTMENT»(ref-675608-S28541819612014120500000) ". CAUTION: Perform front wheel turning angle inspection, after toe-in inspection.
2. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands, so that vehicle can be level.
3. Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for (LH/RH) wheels and tires. With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles. Inner wheel (Angle: A): Refer to " «STEERING ANGLE»(ref-675600-S38550807182014120500000) ". Outer wheel (Angle: B): Refer to " «STEERING ANGLE»(ref-675600-S38550807182014120500000) ". Check the following items when turning angle is out of the standard. Check rack stroke (L). Rack stroke (L): Refer to " «RACK STROKE»(ref-675600-S00490583352014120500000) ". Disassemble steering gear to check the cause that rack stroke is outside of the standard. Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear, steering column and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists.

Boot

1. Check boot for cracks and replace it if damage exists.

Steering gear

1. Check steering gear for damage and scratches to the inner wall. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket

Check the following items and replace the component if outside specification

BALL JOINT SWINGING FORCE

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1. Hook a Tool at the point shown and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the Tool reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket (1) and inner socket (2) if they are outside the standard. Tool number: - (J-44372) Measuring point of outer socket (1): Ball stud upper side (A) Measuring point of inner socket (2): Point (B) Swinging force: Refer to " «BALL JOINT SWING FORCE»(ref-675600-S36420302102014120500000) ".

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

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1. Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) to ball stud. Using a dial gauge, measure amount of stud movement and make sure that the value is within the following specified range. Replace outer socket (1) and inner socket (2) if the measured value is outside the standard. Axial end play: Refer to " «BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY»(ref-675600-S04115210772014120500000) ".

Steering Wheel Axial End Play and Play

Steering Wheel Turning Force

Steering Angle

Unit: Degree minute (Decimal degree) Item Standard Inner wheel (Angle A) Minimum 34° 30' (34.5°) Nominal 37° 30' (37.5°) Maximum 38° 30' (38.5°) Outer wheel (Angle B) Nominal 32° 00' (32.0°)

Steering Column Operating Range

Rack Stroke

Unit: mm (in) Item Standard Rack stroke neutral position (L) 64.6 (2.543)

Ball Joint Swing Force

Ball Joint Axial End Play

Inner Socket Length

Unit: mm (in) Item Standard Inner socket length (L) 67.4 (2.654)