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.
Me ...
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.
×: Appl ...
Other materials:
Hood
Pull the hood lock release handle 1 located
below the instrument panel until the hood
springs up slightly.
Locate the lever 2 in between the hood and
grille and push the lever sideways with your
fingertips.
Raise the hood 3 .
Remove the support rod 4 and insert it into
the slo ...
Hazard switch
Component function check
1.Check hazard switch signal by consult
Consult data monitor
Turn ignition switch ON.
Select hazard sw of bcm (flasher) data monitor item.
While operating the hazard switch, check the monitor status.
Is the inspection result normal?
Yes >> hazard swi ...
The low washer fluid warning lamp does not turn on or off
Description
The low washer fluid warning lamp is still illuminated even after washer
fluid is added.
The low washer fluid warning lamp is not illuminated even though the
washer tank is empty.
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check washer fluid level switch signal circuit
Check the washer fluid ...
