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:
Rear window glass
Exploded View
Rear window glass
Spacer
Rubber dam
Body side outer
Headlining
Roof panel
Trunk lid
Adhesive
12 mm (0.5 in)
7 mm (0.3 in)
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Partially remove the rear of the headlining (rear edge). R ...
Front wheel hub
Exploded View
Steering knuckle
Splash guard
Wheel stud
Wheel hub and bearing
Disc brake rotor
Wheel hub lock nut
Nut retainer
Cotter pin
Removal and Installation
Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47, "Exploded
View".
Remove the brake ...
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 ...
