Nissan Tiida C11. Manual - part 1217

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8.

Put matching mark on upper yoke of intermediate shaft and out-
put shaft of steering column assembly.

9.

Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering column
assembly.

10. Remove steering column assembly mounting nuts, and then remove steering column assembly from vehi-

cle.

11. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (lower side), and then remove intermediate shaft from vehicle.

12. Remove screws of bracket and EPS control unit, and then remove bracket and EPS control unit from

steering column assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly, EPS control unit and intermediate shaft for damage and

replace as necessary.

• Measure the length “L” as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a

minor collision. Replace steering column assembly (with motor,
reduction gear, sensor) if outside the standard.

• Check tilt mechanism for damage or other malfunctions. Replace

steering column assembly (with motor, reduction gear, sensor) as
necessary.

• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly (with

motor, reduction gear, sensor) if outside the standard.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 
• Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to "COMPONENT".
• When tightening bolt (intermediate shaft lower side), tighten it by hand first, and make sure there is no feel-

ing of sticking or galling before final tightening.

CAUTION:

Insert bolt in the proper direction. (Do not insert it from the other side.)

• Align matching mark made during removal.

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Steering column 
length “L”

Minimum

462.1 mm (18.19 in)

Nominal

464.1 mm (18.27 in)

Maximum

466.1 mm (18.35 in)

Tool number

: ST3127S000 (J-25742-1)

Rotating torque

: 0 - 2.1 N·m (0 - 0.21 kg-m, 0 - 18 in-lb)

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• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column

shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-
umn shaft (A) before final tightening.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Rotate steering wheel to check for un-centered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT-III to ensure correct opera-

tion. Refer to 

STC-7, "CONSULT-III Function (EPS)"

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• Check tilt mechanism operating range (S) at point (A) as shown.

SGIA1295E

Tilt operating range (S)

: 20 mm (0.79 in)

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STEERING GEAR

Removal and Installation

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COMPONENT

NOTE:
RHD shown LHD similar.

CAUTION:

Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.

REMOVAL

1.

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (lower side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering gear
pinion shaft.

3.

Raise vehicle.

4.

Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.

5.

Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.

6.

Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).

CAUTION:

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

7.

Remove front suspension member. Refer to 

FSU-11, "Removal and Installation"

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8.

Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, then remove steering gear assembly from
front suspension member.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Clean mounting surface on the body side of fire wall seal when installing steering gear assembly.

1.

Steering gear assembly

2.

Washer 

3.

Dash panel seal

4.

Heat insulator

5.

Front suspension member

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Front

Refer to 

GI-3

  for the symbols.

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• Check wheel alignment under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Wheel Align-

ment Inspection"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.