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:
Electric ignition system
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
*1: CVT models
*2: M/T models
Input/output signal chart
Sensor
Input Signal to ECM
ECM function
Actuator
Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
Engine speed*3
Piston position
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Service data and specifications (SDS)
General Specification
CAUTION:
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Never mix with other
fluid.
Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3. Using transmission fluid
other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-3 will damage
the CVT, which is not covered by the warranty.
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A/c auto amp. Connection recognition signal circuit
Description
A/c auto amp. Transmits the a/c auto amp. Connection recognition signal to
the combination meter
Diagnosis procedure (with manual a/c)
Regarding wiring diagram information, refer to mwi-28, "wiring diagram".
1.Check a/c auto amp. Connection recognition signal
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