Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Steering column
Inspection
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
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Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace entire steering column assembly if any parts are damaged.
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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".
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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".
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Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
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Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.Refer to ST-5, "Inspection"
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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 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 ...
Other materials:
Push starting
CAUTION
Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged.
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) models and Manual Transmission
(MT) cannot be push-started or towstarted.
Attempting to do so may cause
transmission damage
For manual transmission (MT) models,
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iPod®* player operation without Navigation System (if so equipped)
Connecting iPod®
WARNINGDo not connect, disconnect or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be
a distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Do not force the USB device into the
U ...
Harness connector
Description
Harness connector (tab-locking type)
The tab-locking type connectors help prevent accidental looseness or
disconnection.
The tab-locking type connectors are disconnected by pushing or lifting
the locking tab(s). Refer to the figure
below.
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