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:
Outside mirrors
The outside mirror remote control will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.
Move the small switch 1 to select the right or left
mirror. Adjust each mirror to the desired position
using the large switch 2 .
WARNING
Objects viewed in the outside mi ...
Cleaning interior
This vehicle has new and unique surfaces on the
center console and door pull finishers. If cleaning
is required use mild soap and water. However if
mild soap and water won’t clean the center console
and door pull finishers, use NISSAN Vinyl
and Leather Cleaner (or equivalent).
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M&A branch line circuit
Diagnosis procedure
1.Check connector
Turn the ignition switch off.
Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
Check the terminals and connectors of the combination meter for damage,
bend and loose connection
(unit side and connector side).
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