Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Steering column

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Inspection

STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace entire steering column assembly if any parts are damaged.
Measure steering column rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly if outside the specification.

Tool number (A) : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Rotating torque : Refer to ST-18, "Steering Column".

Measure the length (L) as shown if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if outside the specifications.

Steering column length (L) : Refer to ST-18, "Steering Column".

Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.Refer to ST-5, "Inspection"
Check tilt mechanism operating range and telescopic mechanism operating range as shown.

Tilt mechanism operating range (A) : Refer to ST-18, "Steering Column".

Telescopic mechanism operating range (B) : Refer to ST-18, "Steering Column".

Steering gear and linkage

Steering wheel

Inspection CONDITION OF INSTALLATION Check installation condition of power steering gear assembly, front suspension, front drive shaft and steering column. Check if movement exists w ...

Steering gear and linkage

Inspection INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY BOOT Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found. STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING Check steering gear assembly housing for damage ...

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Cleaning interior
This vehicle has new and unique surfaces on the center console and door pull finishers. If cleaning is required use mild soap and water. However if mild soap and water won’t clean the center console and door pull finishers, use NISSAN Vinyl and Leather Cleaner (or equivalent). Occasionally ...

Auto operation does not operate but manual operate normally (driver side)
Diagnosis Procedure 1.PERFORM INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE Initialization procedure is executed and operation is confirmed. Refer to PWC-29, "Work Procedure". Is the inspection result normal? YES >> INSPECTION END NO >> GO TO 2. 2.CHECK ENCODER CIRCUIT Check encoder cir ...

P1715 Input speed sensor
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