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.
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Other materials:
Removal and installation
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Exploded View
Sub muffler
Spring
Mounting rubber
Seal bearing
Catalyst shroud (upper)
Seal bearing
Exhaust front tube
Spring
Catalyst shroud (lower)
Clamp
Heated oxygen sensor 2
Ring gasket
Mounting rubber
Main muffler
Exhaust finisher (if equipped ...
Diagnosis system (TCM)
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION
DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION : 1 Trip Detection Diagnosis and 2 Trip Detection
Diagnosis
NOTE:
“Start the engine and turn OFF the ignition switch after warm-up.” This is
defined as 1 trip.
TRIP DETECTION DIAGNOSIS
When initial malfunction is detected, TCM mem ...
Ignition coil
Exploded View
Ignition coil
Spark plug
Rocker cover
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the engine room cover. Refer to EM-24, "Exploded View".
Disconnect the harness connector from the ignition coil.
Remove the ignition coil.
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock i ...
