Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 1756

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STEERING WHEEL

4.

With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to
full right stop and measure the turning angles.

5.

Check the following items when turning angle is out of the stan-
dard.

a.

Check the neutral position of the rack stroke (L).

b.

Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that
rack stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear

assembly, steering column assembly and front suspension
components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value.
Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists.

Standard

Inner wheel (Angle: A)

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Angle"

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Outer wheel (Angle: B)

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Angle"

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SGIA0055E

Standard

L

: Refer to 

ST-51, "Rack 

Stroke"

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SGIA0629J

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REMOVAL

NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This
will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1.

Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-11, "Exploded View"

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3.

Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.

4.

Remove steering wheel with the steering wheel puller (A) [SST:
ST27180001 (J-25726-A)].

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Never twist spiral cable freely on excessively after it becomes tight (doing so may cause the cable to
tear off).
NOTE:
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to 

SR-14, "Exploded

View"

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1.

Steering wheel

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JSGIA0704GB

JSGIA0341ZZ

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REMOVAL

1.

Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Place the tilt to the highest level. Place the telescopic to the longest level.

3.

Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-11, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-17, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove the instrument driver lower panel. Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove the steering column cover. Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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7.

Remove spiral cable. Refer to 

SR-14, "Exploded View"

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8.

Remove combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-84, "Exploded View"

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9.

Remove knee protector (1).

1.

Steering column assembly

2.

Clip

3.

Clip

4.

Spring

5.

Upper joint

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JSGIA0412GB

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10. Disconnect each switch harness connectors installed to steering

column assembly.

11. Remove the upper joint mounting bolt and nut (lower shaft side),

and separate the joint from lower shaft.

12. Remove steering column assembly.

CAUTION:

• Never give axial impact to steering column assembly dur-

ing removal.

• Never move steering gear assembly when removing steer-

ing column assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Make sure there is no space between clip (1) and steering column assembly (2). 

CAUTION:

Never reuse the clip.

• Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts in the order shown in the fig-

ure when installing the steering column assembly.

• Be careful of the following points when installing the steering col-

umn assembly.

CAUTION:

• Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during

installation.

• Never move steering gear assembly.
• Never reuse the joint mounting nut (lower shaft side).

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9,

"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL
POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].

Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.

: Bolt

JSGIA0344ZZ

JSGIA0346ZZ

JSGIA0349ZZ

Standard

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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