Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Do not cause impact to steering column during removal and installation.

• Do not move steering gear during removal and installation of steering column.

Set the front wheels and tires to the straight-ahead position.

Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove combination switch. Refer to Removal and Installation (Type A) or Removal and Installation (Type B).

Release harness retainer clips (A) and separate harness from steering column (1).

Remove bolt (A) and separate lower joint (2) from steering column (1).

CAUTION:

Place a matching mark on both lower joint and steering column before separating.

Remove bolts (A).

Remove bolt (A).

Disengage tab (A) from steering member and remove steering column from Nissan Sentra vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column for damage or wear. If damage is found, replace steering column.

• If Nissan Sentra vehicle has been involved in a collision, or if noise and rattles are heard during a turn, check the length of the steering column. Refer to Inspection. If steering column length is out of specification, replace steering column.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Do not apply undue stress to steering column.

Align lower joint (2) and steering column matching mark and install steering column (1) to lower joint.

Install bolt (A) finger-tight. Verify bolt (A) is seated in groove (B) and tighten to specification. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

Bolt is (A) directional. Refer to Exploded View.

Installation of remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Install steering column bolts finger-tight, then tighten to specification.

• Tighten steering column bolts to specification in the sequence shown:

  

  Sequence number	Torque
  No. 1	: 20.15 N·m (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
  No. 2 and No. 3	: 16.7 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)

• Check tilt and telescope mechanism operating range. Refer to Inspection.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Verify steering column length after installation. Refer to Inspection.

• Turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly while turning to left and right stops.

• Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right stops.

• Make sure that steering wheel is in neutral position when driving straight ahead.

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Description.

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