STEERING SYSTEM GI

SECTION ST MA

EM

LC

EC

CONTENTS FE

PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2 TILT MECHANISM ...................................................14

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ″AIR POWER STEERING GEAR (MODEL: D600) ...............15
BAG″ and ″SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER″...............2 Description .................................................................15 MT
Precautions for Steering System.................................2 Removal and Installation ...........................................15
PREPARATION ...............................................................3 Inspection and Adjustment ........................................16
Special Service Tools ..................................................3 TURNING TORQUE MEASUREMENT .......................16 AT
POWER STEERING ...................................................3 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP....................................18
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) Components...............................................................18
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................5 Pre-disassembly Inspection.......................................18 TF
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................5 Disassembly...............................................................18
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..................................................6 Inspection...................................................................19
PD
Steering System ..........................................................6 Assembly ...................................................................19
Checking Steering Wheel Play....................................6 STEERING LINKAGE....................................................21
Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel ............7 Components...............................................................21 AX
PRE-CHECKING ........................................................7 Removal and Installation ...........................................21
CHECKING ...............................................................7 Disassembly and Assembly.......................................22
Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle..........................7 IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY ...........................................22 SU
Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts ............................7 CROSS ROD AND TIE-ROD .....................................22
Checking Fluid Level ...................................................7 Inspection...................................................................23
Checking Fluid Leakage ..............................................8 BALL JOINT AND SWIVEL JOINT .............................23 BR
Bleeding Hydraulic System..........................................8 IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY ...........................................23
Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force ....................9 CROSS ROD AND TIE-ROD .....................................23
FIXING LOCATION ..................................................23
Checking Hydraulic System.........................................9
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) .........24
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN .........11
General Specifications...............................................24
Components...............................................................11 RS
Steering Wheel ..........................................................24
Removal and Installation ...........................................11
STEERING WHEEL .................................................11
Steering Column ........................................................24
STEERING COLUMN ...............................................12 Power Steering Gear .................................................24 BT
Disassembly and Assembly.......................................13 MODEL: D600 .........................................................24
Inspection...................................................................14 Steering Linkage........................................................25
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 PRECAUTIONS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR

BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” NEST0051
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a frontal collision.
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of air bag modules (located in the center of the steering wheel
and in the instrument panel on the passenger side), seat belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis sensor unit, warn-
ing lamp, wiring harness, and spiral cable.
The vehicle (except Crew Cab model) is equipped with a passenger air bag deactivation switch. Because no
rear seat exists where a rear-facing child restraint can be placed, the switch is designed to turn off the pas-
senger air bag so that a rear-facing child restraint can be used in the front passenger seat. The switch is
located in the center of the instrument panel, near the ashtray. When the switch is turned to the ON position,
the passenger air bag is enabled and could inflate in a frontal collision. When the switch is turned to the OFF
position, the passenger air bag is disabled and will not inflate in a frontal collision. A passenger air bag OFF
indicator on the instrument panel lights up when the passenger air bag is switched OFF. The driver air bag
always remains enabled and is not affected by the passenger air bag deactivation switch.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the RS section of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
쐌 To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance should be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
쐌 Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the RS section.
쐌 Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses (except “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”) cov-
ered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors or for the complete harness
are related to the SRS.
쐌 The vehicle (except Crew Cab model) is equipped with a passenger air bag deactivation switch
which can be operated by the customer. When the passenger air bag is switched OFF, the passen-
ger air bag is disabled and will not inflate in a frontal collision. When the passenger air bag is
switched ON, the passenger air bag is enabled and could inflate in a frontal collision. After SRS
maintenance or repair, make sure the passenger air bag deactivation switch is in the same posi-
tion (ON or OFF) as when the vehicle arrived for service.
Precautions for Steering System NEST0002
쐌 Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
쐌 Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from
becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
쐌 For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
쐌 Use nylon cloths or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might
interfere with their operation.
쐌 Before inspection or reassembly, carefully clean all parts with a general purpose, non-flammable
solvent.
쐌 Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended power steering fluid* to hydraulic parts. Petroleum
jelly may be applied to O-rings and seals. Do not use any grease.
쐌 Replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. Avoid damaging O-rings, seals and gaskets during instal-
lation. Perform functional tests whenever designated.
*: Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equivalent. Refer to MA-13, “RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS”.

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Special Service Tools

Special Service Tools NEST0003

POWER STEERING
The actual shape of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
NEST0003S02
GI
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description MA
Tool name

(J-44615) Removing and installing accessory air bag locking

Air bag master key set bolts
EM

LC

EC

FE

LRS194
CL
ST27180001 Removing steering wheel
(J25726-A)
Steering wheel puller
MT

AT

NT544 TF
HT72520000 Removing ball joint and swivel joint
(J25730-B) a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
Ball joint remover b: 50 mm (1.97 in) PD
r: R11.5 mm (0.453 in)

AX
NT546

ST29020001 Removing pitman arm SU

(J24319-01) a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
Steering gear arm puller b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in) BR

NT694 RS
KV48100700 Adjusting worm bearing preload
(J26364)
Torque adapter BT

NT169
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 PREPARATION
Special Service Tools (Cont’d)

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name

ST3127S000 Measuring turning torque

(see J25765-A)
1: GG91030000
(J25765-A)
Torque wrench
2: HT62940000
( — )
Socket adapter NT541
3: HT62900000
( — )
Socket adapter

KV48100301 Steering gear installation.

( — ) a: 162 mm (6.38 in)
Strut & steering gearbox b: 110 mm (4.33 in)
attachment c: 190 mm (7.48 in)
d: 9 mm (0.35 in)

NT688

KV48103500 Measuring oil pressure

(J26357 or J26357-10)
Pressure gauge

NT547

KV48102500 Measuring oil pressure

( — ) (Use with KV48103500)
Pressure gauge adapter

NT542

KV481009S0 Installing oil seal

( — )
Oil seal drift set
1: KV48100910
( — )
Drift
2: KV48100920
(J26367)
NT174
Adapter
3: KV48100930
(J26367)
Adapter

(J44372) Measuring steering wheel turning force

5–60 Pound pull gauge

ST-4
 Symptom

X: Applicable
ING
Reference page

(Possible cause)

STEER-
SUSPECTED PARTS

Noise

Shake

Judder
Shimmy
Vibration
X
Fluid level ST-7

X
Air in hydraulic system ST-8

X
Tie-rod ball joint swinging force ST-23

X
Tie-rod ball joint rotating torque ST-23

X
Tie-rod ball joint end play ST-23

X
Steering gear fluid leakage ST-8

X
Steering wheel play ST-6

X
Steering gear turning force ST-9

ST-5
X
Drive belt looseness Refer to MA-16, MA-25.

X
X
X
Improper steering wheel —

X
X
X
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever (if equipped) ST-14

X
Steering column deformation or damage ST-14

X
Improper installation or looseness of steering column ST-11

X
X
Steering linkage looseness ST-21
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

X
X
X
X PROPELLER SHAFT Refer to PD-4, NVH.
DIFFERENTIAL Refer to PD-4, NVH.

X
X
X

DRIVE SHAFT Refer to AX-4, NVH.

X
X
X
X
X

AXLE Refer to AX-4, NVH.

X
X
X
X
X

SUSPENSION Refer to SU-3, NVH.

X
X
X
X
X

TIRES Refer to SU-3, NVH.

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

X
X
X
X

ROAD WHEEL Refer to SU-3, NVH.

X
X
X
X

BRAKES Refer to BR-8, NVH.

NEST0004S01
NEST0004

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

GI

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AT

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BT
CL
LC

AX

RS

SC
SU
EC

PD

HA
BR
MT
EM
MA

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 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Steering System

Steering System NEST0005

WST059

Checking Steering Wheel Play NEST0006

쐌 Place wheels in straight ahead position and check steering
wheel play.
Steering wheel play:
35 mm (1.38 in) or less
쐌 If steering wheel play is not within specification, check the fol-
lowing for loose or worn components.
a) Steering column. Refer to “STEERING COLUMN”, ST-12.
b) Front suspension and axle. Refer to AX-4, “Front Axle Parts”
and SU-7, “Front Suspension Parts”.
SST489B
c) Steering gear. Refer to “Description”, ST-15.

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Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel

Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel NEST0007

PRE-CHECKING
쐌 Make sure that wheel alignment is correct.
NEST0007S01
GI
Wheel alignment:
Refer to SU-21, “Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)”. MA
쐌 Verify that the steering gear is centered before removing the
steering wheel.
EM
CHECKING NEST0007S02
1. Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when
SST490BA driving straight ahead. LC
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and
reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position is still not correct: EC
a. Loosen tie-rod lock nuts.
b. Move tie-rods, in opposite direction, the same amount on both FE
left and right sides.
This will compensate for error in the neutral position.
CL

MT
Checking Front Wheel Turning Angle NEST0008
1. Rotate steering wheel fully right, then left; measure turning AT
angle.
Turning angle of full turns:
TF
Refer to SU-11, “Front Wheel Turning Angle”.
2. If it is not within specification, check stopper bolt adjustment.
Refer to SU-11, “Front Wheel Turning Angle”. PD

AX
SMA127

Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts NEST0009 SU

Refer to MA-16, “Checking Drive Belts” (KA24DE) or MA-25, “Check-
ing Drive Belts” (VG33E and VG33ER).
BR

RS

Checking Fluid Level NEST0010

BT
Check fluid level with engine off.
Check fluid level referring to the scale on the reservoir tank..
Use “HOT” range for fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to HA
176°F). Use “COLD” range for fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32
to 86°F).
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CAUTION:
쐌 Do not overfill.
쐌 Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF II or equiva- EL
lent. Refer to MA-13, “RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
AST253 LUBRICANTS”.
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Checking Fluid Leakage

Checking Fluid Leakage NEST0011

Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, chaf-
ing and deterioration.
1. Run engine between idle speed and 1,000 rpm.
쐌 Make sure temperature of fluid in reservoir tank rises to 60
to 80°C (140 to 176°F).
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for 5 seconds and
carefully check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
AST255
Do not hold steering wheel at lock position for more than 15
seconds.
4. If fluid leakage from any line is noticed, loosen flare nut and
then retighten.
Do not overtighten connector as this can damage O-ring,
washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from power steering pump is noticed, check
power steering pump. Refer to “Pre-disassembly Inspection”,
ST-18.
6. If fluid leakage from power steering gear is noticed, check
power steering gear. Refer to “Inspection and Adjustment”,
ST-16.
Bleeding Hydraulic System NEST0012
1. Raise front end of vehicle until wheels are clear of the ground.

2. Add fluid to reservoir tank to specified level. Quickly turn steer-

ing wheel fully to right and left and lightly touch steering stop-
pers.
Repeat steering wheel operation until fluid level no longer
decreases.
3. Start engine.
Repeat step 2 above.
쐌 Incomplete air bleeding will cause the following to occur:
a) Air bubbles in reservoir tank
b) Clicking noise in power steering pump
AST253 c) Excessive buzzing in power steering pump
When this happens, bleed air again.
Fluid noise may occur in the valve or power steering pump. This is
common when the vehicle is stationary or while turning the steer-
ing wheel slowly. This does not affect the performance or durabil-
ity of the system.

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Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force

Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force NEST0013

1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine and run at idle speed or 1,000 rpm. GI
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating tempera-
ture. [Make sure temperature of fluid is approximately 60 to MA
80°C (140 to 176°F).]
Tires need to be inflated to normal pressure.
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has EM
been turned 360° from neutral position.
Steering wheel turning force:
WST049
39 N (4 kg, 9 lb) or less
LC
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check the
following: EC
a. Hydraulic system. Refer to “Checking Hydraulic System”, ST-9.
b. Steering column. Refer to “Inspection”, ST-14.
c. Front suspension and axle. Refer to AX-4, “Front Axle Parts” FE
and SU-7, “Front Suspension Parts”.
d. Steering gear turning torque. Refer to “TURNING TORQUE CL
MEASUREMENT”, ST-16.

MT
Checking Hydraulic System NEST0014
Before starting, check belt tension, driving pulley and tire pressure. AT
1. Set Tool. Open shut-off valve, then bleed air. Refer to “Bleed-
ing Hydraulic System”, ST-8.
TF
2. Run engine at idle speed or 1,000 rpm.
쐌 Make sure fluid temperature in reservoir tank rises to 60
to 80°C (140 to 176°F). PD
WARNING:
Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If engine is
started with shut-off valve closed, fluid pressure in the power AX
AST203
steering pump increases to maximum. This will raise fluid tem-
perature abnormally.
3. Check pressure with steering wheel fully turned to left and right SU
positions while idling at 1,000 rpm.
CAUTION: BR
Do not hold the steering wheel at full lock position for more
than 15 seconds.
Power steering pump maximum operating pressure:
7,649 - 8,238 kPa (78 - 84 kg/cm2, 1,109 - 1,194 psi)
at idling
쐌 If pressure reaches maximum operating pressure, system is RS
OK.
쐌 If pressure increases above maximum operating pressure, BT
check power steering pump flow control valve. Refer to
“Components”, ST-18.
4. If power steering pressure is below the maximum operating HA
pressure, slowly close shut-off valve and check pressure
again.
CAUTION: SC
Do not close shut-off valve for more than 15 seconds.
쐌 If pressure increases to maximum operating pressure, gear is
damaged. Refer to “Removal and Installation”, ST-15. EL
쐌 If pressure remains below maximum operating pressure, pump
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 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Checking Hydraulic System (Cont’d)
is damaged. Refer to “Components”, ST-18.
5. After checking hydraulic system, remove Tool and add fluid as
necessary. Completely bleed air out of system. Refer to
“Bleeding Hydraulic System”, ST-8.

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STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Components

Components NEST0015

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MA

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LC

EC

FE

CL

MT

AT

TF

PD
WST060
AX

Removal and Installation NEST0016 SU

STEERING WHEEL NEST0016S01
1. Remove air bag module and spiral cable. Refer to RS-20,
“Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable”. BR
2. Disconnect horn connector and remove steering wheel nut.

RS
WST045

3. Remove steering wheel using Tool. BT

쐌 For installation, Refer to RS-20, “Driver Air Bag Module and
Spiral Cable”.
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AST226
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 STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)

STEERING COLUMN NEST0016S02

Removal NEST0016S0201
CAUTION:
쐌 The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS “AIR BAG” compo-
nent part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed,
set the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction.
Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear
is removed.
쐌 Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering
lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable. Refer
to “STEERING WHEEL”, ST-11.
1. Remove steering wheel, refer to “STEERING WHEEL”, ST-11.
2. Remove steering column covers.
3. Remove instrument lower panel. Disconnect security lamp
indicator.
4. Disconnect combination switch electrical connectors and air
bag harness connector.
5. Remove knee protector.
6. Disconnect ignition switch and shift lock solenoid connectors.
7. Disconnect shift cable.
8. Remove bolt from lower joint.
9. Remove two steering column bolts and remove steering col-
umn.

Installation NEST0016S0202
쐌 When installing steering column, finger-tighten all lower
bracket and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely.
Make sure that undue stress is not applied to steering column.
쐌 When fitting steering lower joint, be sure tightening bolt faces
cutout portion.
쐌 Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel.
Refer to RS-20, “Driver Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable”.
CAUTION:
After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves
SST666A smoothly. Ensure the number of turns from the straight for-
ward position to left and right locks are the same. Be sure that
the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving
straight ahead.

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STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly and Assembly NEST0017

GI

MA

EM

LC

EC

FE

CL
WST046

MT
쐌 When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock
with key. AT
쐌 Install lock nut on steering column shaft and tighten the nut to
specification.
: 25 - 34 N·m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft. lb) TF

PD

AX
AST206

쐌 Steering lock
a) Break self-shear type screws using a drill or other appropriate
SU
tool.
BR

RS
SST741A

b) Install self-shear type screws, then tighten until heads break BT

off.

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SST742A
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 STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Inspection

Inspection NEST0018
쐌 If steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering
column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a) Check column bearings for damage and unevenness. Lubri-
cate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steer-
ing column as an assembly, if necessary.
b) Check jacket tube for deformation and breakage. Replace if
necessary.
쐌 If the vehicle is involved in a light collision, check dimension
“L”. If it is not within specification, replace steering column as
SST723C an assembly.
Column length “L”:
863.1 - 864.7 mm (33.980 - 34.043 in)

TILT MECHANISM NEST0018S01

After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism operation (if
equipped).

SST582BB

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POWER STEERING GEAR (MODEL: D600)
Description

Description NEST0059

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MA

EM

LC

EC

FE

CL

MT

AT

WST054
TF

CAUTION: PD
쐌 Parts which can be disassembled are strictly limited.
Never disassemble parts other than those specified.
쐌 Disassemble in as clean a place as possible. AX
쐌 Clean your hands before disassembly.
쐌 Do not use rags; use nylon cloths or paper towels.
쐌 Follow the procedures and cautions indicated in the Ser-
SU
vice Manual.
BR

RS

Removal and Installation NEST0061

BT
Before removal, clean gear housing and oil pump exteriors
using a steam cleaner, then dry with compressed air.
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 POWER STEERING GEAR (MODEL: D600)
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)

WST055

Inspection and Adjustment NEST0062

Before replacing power steering, make sure there is no oil
leakage around sealing portion and check steering turning
torque as follows:
Check sealing portion.
쐌 Sector shaft cover O-ring
쐌 Sector shaft U-packing
쐌 Sector shaft oil seal
쐌 Rear housing O-ring
쐌 Gear housing O-ring

TURNING TORQUE MEASUREMENT NEST0062S01

1. Measure turning torque at 360° position.
a. Install steering gear on Tool.

AST209

b. Turn stub shaft all the way to right and left several times.
c. Measure turning torque at 360° position from straight-ahead
position with Tools.
Turning torque at 360°:
0.20 - 0.90 N·m (2.0 - 9.2 kg-cm, 1.8 - 8.0 in-lb)

AST208

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POWER STEERING GEAR (MODEL: D600)
Inspection and Adjustment (Cont’d)
d. Measure turning torque at straight-ahead position.
Straight-ahead position is a position where stub shaft is
turned 1.93 turns (two full turns and 50°) from lock position. GI
Turning torque at straight-ahead position:
0.45 - 0.80 N·m (4.6 - 8.2 kg-cm, 4.0 - 7.1 in-lb)
MA
higher than turning torque at 360°
Maximum turning torque:
1.7 N·m (17.3 kg-cm, 15.0 in-lb) EM
If turning torque is not within specifications, adjust by turning
sector shaft adjusting screw.
WST039 LC
2. Tighten adjusting screw lock nut with tools.
EC

FE

CL

SST654A
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AX

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BR

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 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Components

Components NEST0036

WST042

Pre-disassembly Inspection NEST0037

Disassemble the power steering oil pump only if the following items
are found.
쐌 Oil leak from any point shown in the figure.
쐌 Deformed or damaged pulley.
쐌 Poor performance.

WST056

Disassembly NEST0038
CAUTION:
쐌 Parts which can be disassembled are strictly limited.
Never disassemble parts other than those specified.
쐌 Disassemble in as clean a place as possible.
쐌 Clean your hands before disassembly.
쐌 Do not use rags; use nylon cloths or paper towels.
쐌 When disassembling and reassembling, do not let foreign
matter enter or contact the parts.

ST-18
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Disassembly (Cont’d)
1) Remove snap ring, then draw drive shaft out.
쐌 Be careful not to drop drive shaft.
GI

MA

EM

SST010B LC
2) Remove oil seal.
쐌 Be careful not to damage front housing.
EC

FE

CL

SST034A
MT
3) Remove connector and flow control valve with spring.
쐌 Be careful not to drop control valve. AT

TF

PD

AX
SST036A

Inspection NEST0039 SU
쐌 If pulley is cracked or deformed, replace it.
쐌 If fluid leak is found around the pulley shaft, replace the oil
seal. BR

RS

Assembly NEST0040
BT
Assemble oil pump, noting the following instructions.
쐌 Make sure O-rings and oil seal are properly installed.
HA
쐌 Always install new O-rings and oil seal.
쐌 Be careful of oil seal direction.
쐌 Cam ring, rotor and vanes must be replaced as a set if neces- SC
sary.
쐌 When assembling, coat each part with Genuine NISSAN PSF
II or equivalent. EL
SST038A
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 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
Assembly (Cont’d)
쐌 Pay attention to the direction of rotor.

SST289A

쐌 When assembling vanes to rotor, rounded surfaces of vanes

must face cam ring side.

SST843A

쐌 Insert pin 2 into pin groove 1 of front housing and front side
plate. Then install cam ring 3 as shown at left.
Cam ring:
D1 is less than D2

SST497A

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 STEERING LINKAGE
Components

Components NEST0041

GI

MA

EM

LC

EC

FE

CL
WST057

MT
Removal and Installation NEST0042
Remove pitman arm with Tool. AT

TF

PD

AX
AST211

Remove tie-rod from knuckle arm with Tool.

SU

BR

RS
WST038

BT

HA

SC

EL

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 STEERING LINKAGE
Disassembly and Assembly

Disassembly and Assembly NEST0043

IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY NEST0043S01
쐌 Apply coat of multi-purpose grease to bushing.
쐌 Press bushing into idler body, and insert shaft of idler bracket
carefully until bushing protrudes.
CROSS ROD AND TIE-ROD NEST0043S02
1. When tie-rod ball joints and tie-rod bar are separated, adjust
tie-rod length correctly.
Adjustment should be done between ball stud centers.
2. Lock tie-rod clamp nut so that ball joint on outer ball stud is as
follows with respect to that on inner ball stud.
L: Standard length
2WD KA24DE: 343.9 mm (13.54 in)
2WD and 4WD VG33E and VG33ER: 297.6 mm (11.72
in)
CAUTION:
Make sure that tie-rod bars are screwed into tie-rod tube more
than 35 mm (1.38 in) 2WD KA24DE, 22 mm (0.87 in) 2WD and
4WD VG33E and VG33ER.

AST250

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Inspection

Inspection =NEST0044
BALL JOINT AND SWIVEL JOINT
1.
NEST0044S01
Check joints for play. If ball or swivel stud is worn and play in
GI
axial direction is excessive or joint is hard to swing, replace as
a complete unit. MA
Swinging force (Measure point: Cotter pin hole) “A”:
Ball joint
15.7 - 147.1 N (1.6 - 15.0 kg, 3.5 - 33.1 lb) EM
Rotating torque “B”:
Ball joint
SST827C LC
0.5 - 4.9 N·m (5 - 50 kg-cm, 4.3 - 43.4 in-lb)
Swivel joint
1.0 - 5.9 N·m (10 - 60 kg-cm, 8.7 - 52.1 in-lb) EC
Axial end play “C”:
Ball joint and swivel joint
FE
0 mm (0 in)
2. Check condition of dust cover. If it is cracked excessively,
replace as a complete unit. CL
CAUTION:
Be careful not to apply grease or oil to taper of joint.
SFA817A
MT
IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY NEST0044S02
쐌 Check rubber bushing of idler arm for breakage, wear or play,
and if necessary replace. AT
쐌 Lubricate idler arm assembly with multi-purpose grease, if nec-
essary.
TF
CROSS ROD AND TIE-ROD NEST0044S03
Check tie-rod and cross rod for breakage, bends and cracks, and
replace with a new one if necessary. PD
FIXING LOCATION NEST0044S04
쐌 Check fixing location (nuts and cotter pins) for looseness, play AX
or breakage.
쐌 When looseness or play is found, check for wear on tapered
portion of joints, gear arm or idler arm. SU
쐌 When reassembling each joint, use new cotter pins.
BR

RS

BT

HA

SC

EL

IDX
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General Specifications

General Specifications NEST0045

Engine KA24DE VG33E and VG33ER

Tilt or Non-tilt
Steering column type (Collapsible)
2WD, 4WD

Steering gear type D600

Turns of steering wheel on the vehicle (Lock-to-lock) 3.7 3.4

Steering gear ratio 16.5 17.0

Steering Wheel NEST0046

Unit: mm (in)

Steering wheel axial play 0 (0)

Steering wheel play 35 (1.38) or less

Steering Column NEST0047

Unit: mm (in)

Dimension “L” 863.1 - 864.7 (33.980 - 34.043)

SST841C

Power Steering Gear NEST0049

MODEL: D600 NEST0049S03

Steering wheel turning force (at 360° from neutral position and circumference of
39 N (4 kg, 9 lb) or less
steering wheel)

7,649 - 8,238 kPa (78 - 84 kg/cm2, 1,109 - 1,194 psi) at

Oil pump pressure
idling

Fluid capacity Approximately 1,000 - 1,100 m
(35.2 - 38.7 Imp fl oz)

Normal operating temperature 60 - 80 °C (140 - 176 °F)

360° position from straight-ahead position 0.20 - 0.90 N·m (2.0 - 9.2 kg-cm, 1.8 - 8.0 in-lb)

Straight-ahead position (As compared

Steering gear turning torque 0.45 - 0.80 N·m (4.6 - 8.2 kg-cm, 4.0 - 7.1 in-lb) higher
with steering wheel turned 360°)

Maximum turning torque 1.7 N·m (17.3 kg-cm, 15.0 in-lb)

Backlash at pitman arm top end (in straight- ahead position) 0 - 0.1 mm (0 - 0.004 in)

End play (at sector shaft end in neutral position) 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less

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Steering Linkage

Steering Linkage NEST0050

Applied model 2WD, 4WD GI

Rotating torque 1.0 - 5.9 N·m (10 - 60 kg-cm, 8.7 - 52.1 in-lb)
Relay-rod swivel joint
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in) MA
Swinging force at cotter pin hole 15.7 - 147.1 N (1.6 - 15.0 kg, 3.5 - 33.1 lb)

Tie-rod & relay-rod ball joint Rotating torque 0.5 - 4.9 N·m (5 - 50 kg-cm, 4.3 - 43.4 in-lb) EM
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)

2WD KA24DE 297.6 mm (11.72 in) LC

Tie-rod standard length (L)
2WD and 4WD VG33E and VG33ER 343.9 mm (13.54 in)

EC

FE

CL

MT
AST251
AT

TF

PD

AX

SU

BR

RS

BT

HA

SC

EL

IDX
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