POWER STEERING SYSTEM

G STEERING

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

SECTION PS B

E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 11 F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
SIONER” .................................................................. 2 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12 PS
Precautions for Battery Service ................................ 2 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
Precautions for Steering System .............................. 2 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 12
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ............ 13
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Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4 REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5 POWER STEERING GEAR ...................................... 15 I
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5 Component ............................................................. 15
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................................ 6 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 16
Checking Fluid Level ................................................ 6 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16 J
Checking Fluid Leakage ........................................... 6 INSPECTION ...................................................... 17
Air Bleeding from Hydraulic System ......................... 6 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 18
STEERING WHEEL .................................................... 7 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................... 24
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On-Vehicle Service ................................................... 7 On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 24
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY ................ 7 CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE ................ 24
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEER- CHECKING AND ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS
ING WHEEL .......................................................... 7 (FOR POWER STEERING) ................................ 24 L
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
FORCE .................................................................. 7 REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..................... 7 INSTALLATION ................................................... 25 M
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 25
STEERING COLUMN ................................................. 9 PRE-DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION .................... 25
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 25
REMOVAL OF LOWER JOINT AND HOLE INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 26
COVER ................................................................. 9 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 26
INSTALLATION OF LOWER JOINT AND HOLE HYDRAULIC LINE .................................................... 28
COVER ............................................................... 10 Removal and Installation ........................................ 28
REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEM- SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 29
BLY ...................................................................... 10 Steering Wheel ....................................................... 29
INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN Steering Angle ........................................................ 29
Steering Column ..................................................... 29
Steering Linkage ..................................................... 29
Steering Gear ......................................................... 30
Oil Pump ................................................................. 30
Steering Fluid .......................................................... 30

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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” AGS000DZ

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
● 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 must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● 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 SRS section.
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for Battery Service AGS000EP

Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.
Precautions for Steering System AGS000E0

● Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.

● Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becom-
ing contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
● Place disassembled parts in order, on a parts rack, for easier and proper assembly.
● Use nylon cloths or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere
with their operation.
● Before inspection or reassembly, carefully clean all parts with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent.
● Before assembly, apply a coat of recommended Genuine Nissan PSF II or equivalent to hydraulic parts.
Vaseline may be applied to O-rings and seals. Do not use any grease.
● Replace all gaskets, seals and O-rings. Avoid damaging O-rings, seals and gaskets during installation.
Perform functional tests whenever designated.

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PREPARATION PFP:00002
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Special Service Tools AGS000E1

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
B
(Kent - Moore No.) Description
Tool name

ST3127S000 C
(J25765 - A)
Preload gauge
1.GG9103000
D
(J25765 - A)
Torque wrench Inspecting swinging torque and rotating
2.HT62940000 torque for ball joint
( – ) E
Socket adapter
3.HT62900000 S-NT541

( – )
Socket adapter F

KV48103500 PS
(J26357) Measuring oil pump relief pressure
Pressure gauge

H
NT547

I
KV48102500
(J33914) Measuring oil pump relief pressure
Pressure gauge adapter
J

NT542

KV48104300 Removing and installing end cover of

Open head cylinder L

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M

KV48103400 In case of inspecting rotational torque etc.

( – ) for the steering gear, use this adapter
Steering gear preload adapter together with wrench.

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

KV48104400
( – )
Teflon ring correcting tool
Installing of rack Teflon ring
a: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 100 mm (3.94 in)
S-NT550

HT2520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
Removing ball joint of outer socket
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
NT546

Commercial Service Tools AGS000E2

Tool name Description

Removing steering gear assembly and

Power tool
wheel nuts

PBIC0190E

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 Symptom

×: Applicable
Reference page

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STEERING
Noise
Shake

Judder
Shimmy
Vibration
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Fluid level PS-6

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Air bleeding from hydraulic system PS-6
Tie-rod ball joint swing torque PS-17

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Tie-rod ball joint rotating torque PS-17

×
×
Tie-rod ball joint end play PS-17
Steering fluid leakage PS-6

PS-5
×
Steering wheel play PS-7
Drive belt looseness EM-12

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Improper steering wheel —

×
×
×

×
×
×
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever PS-11
Mounting rubber deterioration PS-13

×
×
×
×
×
Steering column deformation or damage PS-12
Improper installation or looseness of steering column PS-9

×
×
Steering linkage looseness PS-13
PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in PR section

×
×
×
DIFFERENTIAL NVH in RFD section

×
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
×
×
×
×
AXLE and SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section
TIRES NVH in WT section

×
×
×
×
×
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

×
×
×
×
ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section

×
×
×

DRIVE SHAFT NVH in RAX section

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

×
×
×
×

BRAKE NVH in BR section

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Checking Fluid Level AGS000E4

● Check fluid level with indicated gauge on reservoir tank. Use

“HOT” range at fluid temperatures from 50 to 80°C (122 to
176°F). Use “COLD” range at fluid temperatures from 0 to 30°C
(32 to 86°F).
CAUTION:
● Do not overfill.

● Recommended fluid is Genuine Nissan PSF II or equiva-

lent.

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Checking Fluid Leakage AGS000E5

Check the lines for improper attachment and for leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine at idle speed or 1,000 rpm.
Make sure temperature of fluid in reservoir tank rises to 50
to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each “lock” position for five seconds and
carefully check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more SGIA0497E
than 15 seconds.
4. If fluid leakage at connectors 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 PS-24,
"CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE" .
6. Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
Air Bleeding from Hydraulic System AGS000E6

1. Raise front end of vehicle until wheels clear ground.

Add fluid into reservoir tank to specified level. Meanwhile, quickly turn steering wheel fully to right and left
and lightly touch steering stoppers.
Repeat steering wheel operation until fluid level no longer decreases.
2. Start engine and run at idling.
Repeat step 2 above.
● Incomplete air bleeding will cause the following to occur. When this happens, bleed air again.

a. Generation of air bubbles in reservoir tank

b. Generation of clicking noise in oil pump
c. Excessive buzzing in oil pump
Fluid noise may occur in the valve or oil pump. This is common when the vehicle is stationary or while turning
the steering wheel slowly. This does not affect performance or durability of the system.

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On-Vehicle Service AGS000E7

CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY

● With wheels in a straight-ahead position, check steering wheel B
play.
Steering wheel play : 35 mm (1.38 in) or less
● If it is not within specification, check the following for loose or C
worn components.
Steering gear assembly
Steering column D
Front suspension and axle
● Check the steering wheel for vertical, horizontal, or axial play
SST489B
E
Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
Pre-Checking F
● Make sure that wheel alignment is correct.
Wheel alignment : Refer to FSU-20, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen)"
PS
● Verify that the steering gear is centered before removing the steering wheel.
Checking
1. Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when front tires are set in the straight-ahead direc- H
tion.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position is between two teeth, loosen lock nuts of tie rods. Turn the tie rods by the same I
amount in opposite directions both left and right sides.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
J
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating tempera- K
ture. [Make sure temperature of fluid is approximately 50 to
80°C (122 to 176°F).]
Tires need to be inflated normal pressure.
L
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360° from the neutral position.
Steering wheel turning force:
M
36 N (3.7 kg, 8.2 lb) or less
SST491B

5. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check relief oil pressure of oil pump. Refer to PS-24,
"POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection, Place the
front wheels on turning radius gauges and the rear wheels on stands
so that the vehicle can be level. Check the maximum inner and outer
wheel turning angles for LH and RH road wheels.

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● Start the engine. With the engine at idle, rotate steering wheel all
the way right and left, measure turning angle.
Turning angle of full turns:
Inner wheel (Angle: A) Minimum : 35°45′(35.75°)
Nominal : 38°45′ (38.75°)
Maximum : 39°45′ (39.75°)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) Nominal : 30°45′ (30.75°)

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● If it is not within specification, measure the rack strokes.

Rack stroke “L” : 64.5 mm (2.539 in)
● If the rack stroke is outside of the specification, disassemble the
steering gear to check the rack stroke.
● Turning angles are not adjustable. If any of the steering angles
is not within specification, check following components for wear
or damage.
– Steering gear
– Steering column
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– Front suspension components
Removal and Installation AGS000E8

Refer to PS-9, "STEERING COLUMN" .

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Removal and Installation AGS000E9

PS

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1. Air bag module 2. Steering wheel 3. Spiral cable J

4. Column cover 5. Steering column assembly 6. Collar
7. Hole cover seal 8. Clamp 9. Hole cover
10. Lower shaft 11. Lower joint 12. Side lid K
13. Combination switch 14. Pinch bolt

CAUTION:
L
Care must be taken not to give axial impact to the steering column assembly during removal and
installation.
REMOVAL OF LOWER JOINT AND HOLE COVER M
1. Raise the vehicle with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove instrument lower panel (driver). Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY"
3. Mark lower joint and steering gear with paint for easy installation. Remove pinch bolt from lower side of
lower joint.
4. Remove mounting bolt and nut from upper side of lower joint.
5. Remove clamp and hole cover seal from hole cover.

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INSTALLATION OF LOWER JOINT AND HOLE COVER

● Install in the reverse order of removal.
● Install lower joint to steering gear, slot on lower portion of lower
joint engaged with guide tip projection.

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REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When removing and installing the steering column assembly, avoid impact to the axial direction.
1. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-37, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove steering wheel and column cover.
3. Remove spiral cable. Refer to SRS-39, "SPIRAL CABLE" .
4. Remove instrument lower driver lower panel. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove the key interlock cable from the steering column assembly. Refer to AT-291, "KEY INTERLOCK
CABLE" .
6. Remove clamp and connector from steering column assembly.
7. Remove meter control unit assembly from steering column assembly. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove steering column assembly mounting nut and remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not deform lower side column cover on steering column assembly during removal or installa-
tion.

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INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY

● Installation procedure should be used with the steering lock unlocked. A
1. Tack upper portion of the lower joint on the steering column assembly, and install steering column assem-
bly to vehicle with mounting nuts.
2. Install pinch bolt on upper portion of lower joint. B
3. Install clamp and connector.
4. Install the meter control unit to the steering column assembly. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY" . C
5. Install key interlock cable to steering column assembly. Refer to AT-291, "KEY INTERLOCK CABLE" .
6. Install spiral cable. Refer to SRS-39, "SPIRAL CABLE" .
D
7. Install instrument lower driver panel. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
8. Install steering wheel and column cover.
CAUTION: E
After installation, turn steering wheel. Be sure with check if besides steering wheel turns
smoothly, following items are caused, prying, scratch, noise, excessive steering force.
Disassembly and Assembly AGS000EA F

PS

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1. Jacket tube 2. Column shaft 3. Collar
4. Hole cover seal 5. Clamp 6. Hole cover
7. Adjusting bolt 8. Adjusting stopper 9. Column mount bracket M
10. Spring 11. Tilt lever stopper 12. Tilt lever

DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Disassembly and assembly procedures should be done with steering lock unlocked.
1. Remove combination switch from jacket tube.
2. Remove jacket tube-to-column shaft mounting nut and remove column shaft from jacket tube.
3. Remove spring from mount assembly.
4. Remove mounting lock nut and adjusting stopper.
5. Remove adjusting bolt and remove tilt lever stopper and tilt lever.

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

● If steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check according to the following procedures and replace mal-
functioning part.
1. Check column shaft bearing for damage and other malfunctions. Lubricate with grease or replace column
shaft if necessary.
2. Check jacket tube for deformation and cracks, and replace if necessary.
● If vehicle has slightly crashed, column length “L” as shown in the
figure.
If outside standard, replace steering column assembly.
Steering column length “L”:
547 - 549 mm (21.54 - 21.61 in)

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ASSEMBLY
● Refer to the component parts drawing for tightening torque and assemble with the reverse order of
removal.
● After assembling steering column, check tilt mechanism.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
● After installing steering column in the vehicle, check tilt mecha-
nism operation and tilt range is as shown in the figure.
● When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering
column as follows and replace damaged parts.
1. Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate
with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering
column as an assembly, if necessary.

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 POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE PFP:49001

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Removal and Installation AGS000EB

PS
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1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Rack mounting bracket

4. Rack mounting insulator H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires and undercover using power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin, and loosen the nut for the outer socket, then I
remove outer socket from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to damage tie rod ball joint dust boot. J
● Tack the lock nut to the outer socket bolt because the ball
joint remover (SST) might be dangerous in removal from
the knuckle arm suddenly, and it's to avoid getting dam- K
age to the bolt thread of outer socket.
3. Remove pinch bolt of lower-side for lower joint.
4. Loosen pinch bolt of upper-side for lower joint. L
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5. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
6. Remove high pressure-side tube and low pressure-side hose of hydraulic piping from steering gear.
7. Remove bolt from insulator of rack mounting bracket. M
8. Remove rack mounting bracket and rack mounting insulator.
9. Remove the fixing bolts and rack mounting bracket, then power
steering gear from vehicle.

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INSTALLATION
Paying attention to following items, install in the reverse of removal.
● Install the steering gear to the vehicle, refer to the tightening
order shown in the figure.

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● Confirm if the rear cover cap on the steering gear consists with
the steering gear when the front wheels are set in the straight-
ahead direction as shown in the figure.

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● Install the lower joint to the steering gear, engage the guide tip
on the rear cover cap with slit portion in the lower portion of the
lower joint.
● Bleed air. Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding from Hydraulic System" .

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POWER STEERING GEAR PFP:49001

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Component AGS000EC

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Disassembly and Assembly AGS000ED

DISASSEMBLY
● Secure power steering gear in a vise, using copper plates or
something similar to prevent it from being damaged. Do not grip
cylinder in a vise.
● Before disassembly, clean the power steering gear with kero-
sene. Be careful not to bring any kerosene into contact with the
discharge and return port connectors.

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1. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.

2. Remove rear cover cap from sub-gear assembly.
3. Measure projection height with adjusting screw from gear housing, then loosen adjusting screw.
CAUTION:
● Do not remove adjusting screw from gear housing.

● Change gear housing when adjusting screw is removed

or it is turned more than two times.
4. Remove bolt of sub-gear assembly and remove sub-gear
assembly from gear housing assembly, holding rack against
retainer side.
CAUTION:
Do not overhaul sub-gear assembly. Or something is wrong
with sub-gear assembly, change it with new one.
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5. Loosen nut for outer socket tube fixed, remove outer socket and boot.
CAUTION:
In the removing boot, take care not to damage with inner socket and gear housing. If it is damaged
them, change them because it may cause oil leak.
6. Move spacer ring to rack side, raise caulking part (at two points
of part A) of lock plate and loosen inner socket, then remove
inner socket from rack.
CAUTION:
When removing lock plate from rack, avoid damaging sur-
face of rack. If damaged, rack assembly must be replaced.
Otherwise, oil leaks will result.
7. Remove lock plate and spacer ring from rack.

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8. Drill out punch caulking area on cylinder outer rim with a 3 mm

(0.12 in) drill bit. [Drill for approx. 1.5 mm (0.059 in) in depth.] A
9. Remove end cover with a 42 mm (1.65 in) open head.
10. Pull rack assembly with rack oil seal out of gear housing assem-
bly. B
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the inside of the gear housing
assembly and the rack. If it is damaged, replace the gear C
housing assembly and the rack. Otherwise, oil leaks may
result.
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D
11. Heat rack Teflon ring to approx. 40°C (104°F) with a dryer,
remove it and O-ring from rack.
CAUTION: E
Be careful not to damage rack. If it damaged, change with
new one because it may cause oil leak.
F

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12. Use a taped 29 mm (1.14 in) socket and an extension bar, push H
out and remove rack oil seal (outer) from end cover side of gear
hosing assembly.
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to damage inner wall of gear housing I
assembly.
● If damaged, gear housing assembly must be replaced.
Otherwise, oil leaks will result. J

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K
INSPECTION
Rack
Check rack gear for damage and wear. Replace it, if necessary. L

Sub-Gear Assembly
● Check pinion gear for damage and wear, if damage is fund, replace with a new sub-gear assembly. M
● Check bearing while rotating with noise, and then check bearing ball race with dent, worn or other dam-
age. If any damage is found, replace with a new sub-gear assembly.
Gear Housing Assembly
Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratch (inner wall). Replace it, if necessary.
Tie Rod Ball Joint
1. Swing Torque
● Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure. Con-
firm that the reading observed when the ball stud and the
inner socket start moving is within the specification. If the
reading is outside the specification, replace the socket.

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Specified value
Item Outer socket Inner socket
Measuring point Cotter-pin hole of stud Shown as L: 48.5 mm (1.91 in)
Swing torque 0.30 - 2.90 N·m(0.03 - 0.29 kg-m,3 - 25 in-lb) 1.0 - 7.8 N·m (0.10 - 0.80 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb)
Measuring value 4.42 - 42.7 N (0.45 - 4.3 kg, 1.0 - 9.61lb) 10 - 78 N (1.1 - 7.9 kg, 2.25 - 17.5 lb)
2. Rotating Torque (outer socket only)
● Using a preload gauge (SST), check reading is within range
specified below. If the value is outside the standard, replace
outer and inner sockets.
Outer socket
Rotating torque:
0.30 - 2.90 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)

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3. Axial End Play

● Apply load of 490 N (50 kg,110 lb) to the ball stud axially.
Measure amount of movement that stud makes by using a
dial gauge. Check reading is within range specified below. If
not, replace outer and inner sockets.
Outer socket 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socket 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

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ASSEMBLY
● Always replace O-ring and oil seal with new one.
1. Put an O-ring into the rack.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse rack Teflon ring and O-ring.
2. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a
dryer. Assemble it to rack.

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3. To fit Teflon ring on the rack, use Teflon ring installation tool from
tooth side. Compress the rim of ring with the tool. Then, put the
O-ring on the Teflon ring.

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4. Insert new rack oil seal.

CAUTION: A
Do not reuse rack oil seal.
a. To avoid damaging inner rack oil seal, wrap an OHP sheet
[approx. 70 mm (2.76 in) × 100 mm (3.94 in)] around rack tooth. B
Place oil seal over sheet. Then, pull oil seal along with OHP
sheet until they pass toothed section of rack.
C

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D
b. Insert rack oil seal (inner) to the piston (rack Teflon ring) and
push retainer to adjusting screw side with finger lightly, and then
make rack move in the gear housing assembly, install rack oil
E
seal (inner) fit in with gear housing.
CAUTION:
When inserting rack assembly, do not damage cylinder
inner wall. If it damaged, it may cause oil leak. Replace gear F
housing assembly.

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c. When installing outer rack oil seal, cover end of rack with an H
OHP sheet [70 mm (2.76 in) × 100 mm (3.94 in)]. It will avoid
damaging rack oil seal. Then place oil seal over sheet. Pull rack
oil seal along with OHP sheet until they pass rack end. Install
rack oil seal in place using end cover assembly. I

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d. Attach rack oil seal. Both inner lip and outer lip should face each
other.
L

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5. Using a 42 mm (1.65 in) open head, tighten end cover assembly

at specified torque.
Tightening torque:
59 - 74 N·m (6.1 - 7.5 kg-m, 44 - 54 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not damage rack surface. If it damaged, it may cause oil
leak. Replace rack assembly.

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6. After tightening end cover, caulk cylinder at one point as shown

in figure using a punch. This will prevent end cover from getting
loose.

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7. Assemble an O-ring to the gear housing assembly.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
8. Install sub-gear assembly to gear housing assembly.
9. Install mounting bolts to rear housing. Tighten them at specified
torque.
Tightening torque:
16 - 20 N·m (1.7 - 2.0 kg-m, 12 - 14 ft-lb)

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10. Attach lock plate in the rack.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock plate.
a. Position spacer ring to rack.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse spacer ring.
b. Install lock plate in the inner socket.
c. Apply thread lock adhesive (Three Bond 1324 or equivalent.
Refer to GI-47, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS" ) to thread of inner socket. Screw inner SGIA0177E
socket into rack and tighten at specified torque.
Tightening torque : 79 - 98 N·m (8.1 - 9.9 kg-m, 59 - 72 ft-lb)
d. Caulk lock plate at two points on rack slit.
e. Install spacer ring to lock plate as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
When installing spacer ring, avoid damaging it.

11. Decide neutral position of rack gear.

Rack stroke “L” : 64.5 mm (2.539 in)

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12. Install rear cover cap to the sub-gear assembly, holding relation
between projection part (Tip) of rear cover on the sub-gear A
assembly and the line that is in parallel with front wheel center
line as shown in the figure.
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D
13. Apply thread locking adhesive (Three Bond TB1111B or equiva-
lent. Refer to GI-47, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PROD-
UCTS AND SEALANTS" ) to the thread of adjusting screw, and
E
screw it to the projection height from the gear housing. The pro-
jection height is the same as it is measured in the overhaul in
advance.
14. Rotate ten times throughout whole range of pinion so that parts F
fit with each other.

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15. Measure pinion rotation torque with preload gauge (SST), then H
confirm whether its reading is within the specific range. If the
reading is not within the specific range, readjust screw angle
with adjusting screw. Change gear assembly with new one, if the
reading is still not within the specific range or the rotation torque I
of adjusting screw is less than 5 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb)

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Pinion rotation torque:

Around neutral position (within ±100°) L
Average “A”:
0.8 - 2.0 N·m (0.09 - 0.20 kg-m, 7 - 17 in-lb) M
Other than above (more than ±100°)
Maximum variation “B”:
2.3 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb)

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16. Turn sub-gear assembly fully to the end of the left.

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17. Set dial gauge as shown in figure. Measure vertical movement

of rack when pinion is turned counterclockwise with torque of
19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb). Check reading is within range
specified. If reading is outside of specification, readjust screw
angle with the adjusting screw. If reading is still outside of speci-
fication, or if the rotation torque of adjusting screw is less than 5
N·m (0.51kg-m, 44 in-lb), replace power steering gear.

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Specified amount of vertical movement with rack Less than 0.265 mm (0.010 in)
Shaft direction of rack 5 mm (0.197 in) away from end of gear hosing assembly
Measuring point
Radius direction of rack Shaft direction of adjusting screw
18. Install large-diameter side of boot to the gear hosing assembly.
19. Install small-diameter side of boot to inner socket boot mounting
groove.
20. Install boot clamp to small-diameter side of boot.

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21. Tighten boot clamp.

a. Tighten large-diameter sides of RH/LH boot with boot clamp
(stainless wire).
Wire length “L” : 370 mm (14.57 in)
b. After wrapping clamp around boot groove for two turns, insert
screwdriver in loop on both ends of wire. Twist 4 to 4.5 turns
while pulling with a force of approx. 98 N (10 kg, 22.1 lb).

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c. Twist boot clamp as shown in the figure, pay attention to rela-

tionship between winding and twisting directions.

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d. Confirm the twisted point with clamp opposite to the adjusting

screw within 90° as shown in the figure. A

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D
e. After twisting wire 4 to 4.5 turns, bend cut end of wire. Cut end of
wire should not touch boot. Be sure wire end is at least 5 mm
(0.20 in) away from clearance for tube.
E

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22. Install cylinder-tubes to the gear housing assembly. H

23. Install lock nut and outer socket to inner socket, then tighten
temporarily lock nut until length of tie rod is specification. Speci-
fied tightening torque with lock nut, refer to PS-15, "Component"
I
Tie rod length “L” : 106.3 mm (4.185 in)
CAUTION:
Perform toe-in adjustment after this procedure. Length J
achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily value
given here.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP PFP:49110

On-Vehicle Service AGS000EE

CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE

Before starting work, confirm belt tension is proper.
1. Connect oil pressure gauge (special service tool) and oil pres-
sure gauge adapter (special service tool) between oil pump out-
let connector and high pressure hose, then bleed air from
hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Allow engine to run until reservoir tank temperature
reaches 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F).
WARNING:
● Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If
engine is started with shut-off valve closed, fluid pres-
sure in power steering pump increases to maximum. This SGIA0814E

will raise fluid temperature abnormally.

● Be careful not to contact hose with belt when engine is
started.
3. With engine at idle, close oil pressure gauge valve (Special Ser-
vice Tool) and read relief oil pressure.
Relief oil pressure specification:
9,600 - 10,200 kPa (98 - 104 kg/cm2 , 1,390 - 1,480 psi)
4. After measurement, open the valve slowly.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve of pressure gauge for more than SGIA0813E
15 seconds.
● If relief oil pressure is outside the specification, disassemble and service oil pump. Refer to PS-25, "Dis-
assembly and Assembly" .
5. After inspection, remove oil pressure gauge (special service tool) and oil pressure gauge adapter (special
service tool) from hydraulic circuit, add fluid and bleed air from hydraulic circuit thoroughly.
Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding from Hydraulic System" .
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING DRIVE BELTS (FOR POWER STEERING)
Refer to MA section, MA-11, "Checking Drive Belts" .
Removal and Installation AGS000EF

REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Remove air cleaner box.
3. Drain water from radiator, then remove radiator upper hose.
4. Remove radiator fan shroud. Refer to CO-12, "Removal and Installation" .
5. Loosen idler pulley, then remove belt. Refer to EM-13, "ALTER-
NATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT"
6. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.
7. Remove piping of high pressure and low pressure (drain fluid
from their pipings)
8. Remove bolt common to water pump and power steering pump
using power tool.
9. Remove bolt then remove power steering pump using power
tool.
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INSTALLATION
Install components in the reverse order of removal. Refer to PS-28, "HYDRAULIC LINE" . A
● After installation, adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-13, "ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT" .
● After installation, bleed air from engine coolant. B
● After installation, bleed air. Refer to PS-6, "Air Bleeding from Hydraulic System" (power steering pump)
and CO-9, "ENGINE COOLANT" (radiator).
C
Disassembly and Assembly AGS000EG

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1. Plug 2. O-ring D 3. Flow control valve spring

4. Relief valve assembly 5. Flow control valve assembly 6. Shaft kit J
7. Oil seal 8. Bracket 9. Body assembly
10. Suction connector assembly 11. O-ring E 12. O-ring C
13. O-ring B 14. Cartridge assembly 15. O-ring A K
16. Cover assembly 17. Side plate 18. Vane
19. Rotor snap ring 20. Cam ring 21. Rotor
22. Dowel pin L
PRE-DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION
Disassemble power steering oil pump only if following items are
found. M
● Oil leak from any point show in the figure
● Deformed or damaged pulley
● Poor performance

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DISASSEMBLY
1. Secure power steering pump in a vise.
CAUTION:
Be sure to place aluminum plates or something similar between surface of the steering pump and
vise to prevent scratches or damage to pump surface.
2. Remove bracket from body assembly.

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3. Remove cover assembly from body assembly.

4. Remove O-ring A from body assembly.
5. Remove rotor snap ring and remove shaft kit from body assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
When removing rotor snap ring, be careful not to damage
the pulley shaft of shaft kit.
6. Remove cam ring, rotor, vane, side plate, O-ring B and O-ring C
from body assembly.

7. Remove plug, then remove flow control valve spring, relief valve
assembly and flow control value assembly from body assembly.
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop and deform either the relief valve assembly or flow control valve assembly.
8. Remove oil seal from body assembly using flat-bladed screwdriver.
9. Remove one bolt of suction connector assembly, then remove suction connector assembly and O-ring E.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Cover Assembly Inspection
● Check body assembly and cover assembly for damage. If any damage is found, replace with new part for
cover assembly, and replace with new power steering pump assembly for body assembly.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
● Check cam ring, side plate, rotor and vanes for damage. If any damage is found, replace cartridge assem-
bly with new one.
Relief Valve Assembly Inspection
● Check relief valve assembly for damage. If any damage is found, replace it with new one.
ASSEMBLY
Before assembling, clean part and protect the pump from contamination.
1. Apply a coat of multi-purpose grease to oil seal lip. Using a
taped 22 mm (0.87 in) socket, install it to the end of body assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil seal.
2. Install shaft kit in the body assembly.
3. Install O-ring B and O-ring C to body assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
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4. Set dowel pin at the illustration position (The position is the

same regardless of right or left direction), and install side plate to
the body assembly.

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5. Turn the chamfered edge side of cam ring to the side plate as
shown in the figure and turn the round hole side with large A
chamfered of cam ring to the direction in the figure, then install it
to the body assembly.
B

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6. Install the rotor to shaft of shaft kit (rotor direction is the same
H
regardless of the front and back).
7. Install vanes to rotor (vane direction is the same regardless of
inside and outside).
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8. Install rotor snap ring to the shaft of shaft kit.
CAUTION:
● Do not reuse rotor snap ring.
J
● Be careful not to damage rotor and shaft of shaft kit.

● If rotor is damaged, cartridge assembly must be replaced

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9. Install O-ring A to the body assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring A.
L
10. Apply Nissan Power Steering Fluid or Nissan PSF II or equivalent to rotor.
11. Fix power steering pump in a vise.
CAUTION: M
When fixing pump in a vise, use aluminum plates to protect steering pump mounting surface.
12. Attach cover assembly to pump assembly and tighten four mounting bolts diagonally at specified torque.
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to damage the thread, do not use power tool.

13. Install flow control valve assembly, relief valve and flow control valve spring to body assembly.
14. Install O-ring D to the plug, tighten plug at specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring D.
15. Install O-ring E to suction connector assembly, and install suction connector assembly to body assembly.
Tighten one mounting bolt at specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring E.
16. Install bracket to body assembly, and tighten the two mounting bolts at specified torque.

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HYDRAULIC LINE PFP:49721

Removal and Installation AGS000EH

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

A
Steering Wheel AGS000EI

Steering wheel free play 35 mm (1.38 in) or less

Steering wheel axial end play 0 mm (0 in) B

Steering Angle AGS000EJ

Drive type 2WD

C
Minimum 35°45′ (35.75°)
Inner wheel
Nominal 38°45′ (38.75°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) D
Maximum 39°45′ (39.75°)
Outer wheel
Nominal 30°45′ (30.75°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) E
Steering Column AGS000EK

Steering column length “L” 547 - 549 mm (21.54 - 21.61 in) F

PS

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Steering Linkage AGS000EL J

Steering gear type PR26AD
Swing torque 0.30 - 2.90 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3-25in-lb)
K
Measurement on spring balance
4.42 - 42.7 N (0.45 - 4.3 kg, 1.0 - 9.6 lb)
Tie rod ball joint outer socket (Measuring point: stud bolt hole)
Rotating torque (outer socket only) 0.30 - 2.90 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
L
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.02 in) or less
Swinging torque 1.0 - 7.8 N·m (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb}
Measurement on spring balance M
Tie rod ball joint inner socket 10 - 78 N (1.1 -7.9 kg, 2.43 - 17.44 lb)
(measuring point: ↓ mark see below)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.08 in) or less

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Steering gear type PR26AD

Tire rod length“ L” 106.3 mm (4.185 in)

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Steering Gear AGS000EM

Steering gear model PR26AD

Rack neutral position, dimension “L” (rack stroke) 64.5 mm (2.539 in)

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Oil Pump AGS000EN

Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure 9,600 - 10,200 kPa (98 - 104 kg/cm2 , 1,390 - 1,480 psi)

Steering Fluid AGS000EO

Fluid capacity Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)

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