Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
BOOT
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Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found.
STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY HOUSING
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Check steering gear assembly housing for damage and scratches. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
Ball joint swinging torque
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Hook a spring balance to the ball stud and inner socket measuring point (*) and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the specification.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Swinging torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".
Ball joint rotating torque
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Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using Tool. Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specification.
Tool number (A) : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Rotating torque : Refer to ST-19, "Power Steering Gear".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
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Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.
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Steering wheel play: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
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Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to ST-5, "Inspection".
Steering column
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.
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Symptom diagnosis
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) troubleshooting
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If
necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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Other materials:
DTC/circuit diagnosis
U1000 can comm
Description
Refer to LAN-7, "CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM : System Description".
Dtc logic
DTC DETECTION LOGIC
NOTE:
U1000 can be set if a module harness was disconnected and reconnected,
perhaps during a repair. Confirm
that there are actual CAN diagnostic symptoms a ...
Diagnosis system (BCM)
Common item
Common item : consult function (bcm - common item)
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions.
Intelligent key
Intelligent key : consult function (bcm - intelligent ke ...
Multiport fuel injection system
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : System
Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
*1: ECM determines the start signal status by the signals of engine speed and
battery voltage.
*2: M/T models
*3: CVT models
*4: This sensor is not used to control the engine system under normal
conditions.
SYSTEM DES ...
