Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly





1. Prior to disassembling, measure pinion rotating torque
- Before measuring, disconnect gear housing tube and drain fluid.
Within ±100° from the neutral position:
Average rotating torque:
0.78 - 1.47 Nm (8.0 - 15.0 kg-cm, 6.9 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
Maximum torque deviation:
0.4 Nm (4 kg-cm, 3.5 inch lbs.)
Except for above measuring range:
Maximum rotating torque:
2.1 Nm (21 kg-cm, 18 inch lbs.)
Maximum torque deviation:
0.6 Nm (6 kg-cm, 5.2 inch lbs.)
- If pinion rotating torque is not within the specifications, replace steering gear assembly.
- Use soft jaws when holding steering gear housing. Handle gear housing carefully, as it is made of aluminum. Do not grip cylinder in a vise.





2. Remove tie-rod outer sockets and boots.
3. Loosen tie-rod inner socket by prying up staked portion, and removing socket

Inspection
Thoroughly clean all parts with cleaning solvent or Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent*. Blow dry with compressed air, if available.
*: Genuine NISSAN PSF, Canada NISSAN Automatic Transmission Fluid, Dexron(tm)III/Mercon(tm), or equivalent ATF may also be used.

BOOT
Check condition of boot. If cracked excessively, replace it.

TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKETS





- Check outer and inner ball joints for swinging force "A" and axial end play "C"
- Check outer ball joint for rotating torque "B"
- Check condition of dust cover. If excessively cracked, replace outer tie-rod.

Assembly





1. Install new lock plate.
- Attach lock plate (2) to tie-rod inner socket (1).
- Apply locking sealant to inner socket threads (3). Screw inner socket into rack (4) and tighten to specified torque.
- Clinch two places of lock plate at tie-rod inner socket.

CAUTION: To prevent scratching the boot, remove burrs from lock plate.


2. Tighten outer socket lock nut.








Tie-rod standard length "L": Refer to IMAGE ABOVE.
3. Measure rack stroke.








Rack stroke "S": Refer to IMAGE ABOVE.





4. Before installing boot, coat the contact surfaces between boot and tie-rod with grease.





5. Install boot clamps.
- Install large boot clamp using suitable tool and crimp securely.
- Install small boot clamp as shown.