Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 1757

ST-20

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

STEERING COLUMN

• Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a

minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the
standard.

• Install the bracket (1) and steering column housing (2) so that the

clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below.
Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-14, "Inspection"

.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating

range (L1), telescopic operating range (L2) as shown in the figure.

WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR

Standard

L

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Length"

.

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Standard

A

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Mounting Dimen-
sions"

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Standard

L1

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

.

L2

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

.

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STEERING COLUMN

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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.

4.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-17, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove the steering column cover. Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove spiral cable.

8.

Remove combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-84, "Exploded View"

.

9.

Remove knee protector (1).

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:

1.

Steering column assembly

2.

Spring

3.

Bracket

4.

Spacer

5.

Collar

6.

Upper joint

7.

Bracket

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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: Bolt

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

STEERING COLUMN

• Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal.
• Never move steering gear assembly when removing steering column assembly.
• Never rotate the lower shaft.

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).

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

ure when installing the steering column 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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WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection

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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.

• Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a

minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the
standard.

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Standard

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

.

Standard

L

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Length"

.

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STEERING COLUMN

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• Install the bracket (1) and steering column housing (2) so that the

clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below.
Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-14, "Inspection"

.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating

range (L1), telescopic operating range (L2) as shown in the figure.

Standard

A

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Mounting Dimen-
sions"

.

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Standard

L1

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

.

L2

: Refer to 

ST-50, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

.

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