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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Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake and place the ignition switch in the ON position without starting the engine. The following lights will come on: If equipped, the following lights come on briefly and then go off: If any light fails to come on, it may indicate an open circuit ...

P0500 VSS
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B0098 Front door satellite sensor RH
Description DTC B0098 FRONT DOOR SATELLITE SENSOR RH The front door satellite sensor RH is wired to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit will monitor the front door satellite sensor RH for internal failures and its circuits for communication errors. PART LOCA ...