Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 1388

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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d.

Twisted area (A) of clamp is in the opposite side of adjusting
screw (1) as shown in the figure (to prevent contact with other
parts).

e.

Bent cut end of the wire toward rack axial as shown in the figure
after twisting the wire 4 to 4.5 turns so that cut end does not con-
tact with boot.

CAUTION:

Keep gap from cylinder tube 5 mm (0.20 in) or more.

19. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.

20. Install low pressure piping.

21. Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten lock

nut to the specified torque. Check length again after tightening
lock nut.

CAUTION:

Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after
toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.

2WD : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-13, "Inspection"

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• Check the fluid level, fluid leakage, and air bleeding hydraulic system. Refer to 

ST-11, "Inspection"

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Boot

Check boot for cracks, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Rack Assembly

Check rack for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Gear-Sub Assembly

• Check gear-sub assembly for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.
• Rotate gear-sub assembly and check for torque variation or rattle, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Gear Housing Assembly

Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace if there are.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket

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STC0124D

Standard

L

: Refer to 

ST-54, "Inner 

Socket Length"

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Check the following items and replace the component if it does not meet the standard.

BALL JOINT SWINGING TORQUE

Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure and pull the
spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the speci-
fied value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace
outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the standard.

BALL JOINT ROTATING TORQUE

Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range
using preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace
outer socket if the reading is outside the specified value.

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud. Using a dial
gauge, measure amount of stud movement, and then make sure that
the value is within the following specified range. Replace outer
socket (1) and inner socket (2) if the measured value is outside the
standard.

AWD

AWD : Exploded View

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REMOVAL 

Standard

(Measuring point of outer socket: Stud cotter pin 
mounting hole)

Outer socket

: Refer to 

ST-54, "Socket 

Swing Force and Rotating 
Torque"

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Standard

(Measuring point of inner socket: “*” mark shown in 
the figure)

Inner socket

: Refer to 

ST-54, "Socket 

Swing Force and Rotating 
Torque"

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SGIA0896E

Standard

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-54, "Socket 

Swing Force and Rotating 
Torque"

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SGIA1382E

Standard

Outer socket

: Refer to 

ST-54, "Socket Axial 

End Play"

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Inner socket

: Refer to 

ST-54, "Socket Axial 

End Play"

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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DISASSEMBLY 

1.

Steering gear assembly

2.

cotter pin

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Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

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1.

Low pressure piping

2.

Rear cover cap

3.

Gear-sub assembly

4.

Power steering solenoid valve

5.

O-ring

6.

Adjusting screw

7.

Spring

8.

Retainer

9.

Outer socket

10. Boot clamp 

11.

Boot 

12. Inner socket

13. Boot clamp (stainless wire)

14. Spacer

15. Cylinder tubes

16. Gear housing assembly

17. Rack oil seal

18. Rack assembly

19. Rack Teflon ring

20. End cover assembly

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AWD : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Remove tires with a power tool.

3.

Remove engine lower cover and front under cover. Refer to 

EXT-29, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove front cross bar. Refer to 

FSU-28, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.

6.

Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using suitable ball joint
remover.

CAUTION:

Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming
off.

7.

Remove high pressure piping and low pressure piping of
hydraulic piping, and then drain power steering fluid.

8.

Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from steering gear
assembly.

9.

Remove power steering solenoid valve harness connector (1).

10. Remove lower joint fixing bolt (steering gear side).

: Apply power steering fluid.

: Apply Genuine Liquid Gasket, Three Bond 1111B or equivalent.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

PGIA0063E

: Vehicle front

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