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:
Brake pedal position switch
Component Function Check
1.CHECK BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH FUNCTION
With CONSULT
Turn ignition switch ON.
Select “ENGINE” using CONSULT.
Select “BRAKE SW1” in “DATA MONITOR” mode.
Check “BRAKE SW1” indication under the following conditions.
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Symptom diagnosis
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) troubleshooting
NVH troubleshooting chart
Locate the area where noise occurs.
Confirm the type of noise.
Specify the operating condition of engine.
Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Closely relate ...
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 ...
