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Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 984

 

 

STEERING COLUMN

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• When asembling the intermediate shaft upper joint (intermediate shaft to stteering column), always

use a new fixing bolt. 
Align mark on intermediate shaft with mark on steering column.

• When installing the intermediate shaft upper joint (1), check

that the intermediate shaft upper joint fixing bolt (2) fits into
the groove (3)

• When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts;

then tighten them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.

• Replace the steering column if it has been droped or sustained an impact.

• After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly while turning to the left and right stops.

Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right stops. Make
sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.

• When installing steering column to steering member, install nut from front of vehicle.
• After installing the steering column, check the tilt mechanism for proper operation.
• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis with CONSULT to ensure correct opera-

tion. Refer to 

STC-14, "CONSULT Function"

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• Preform inspection after installation. Refer to 

ST-11, "Inspection"

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• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-64, "Work Procedure"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column for damage or other malfunctions.
• 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. Refer to 

ST-7, "Inspection"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column for damage or other malfunctions.
• 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. Refer to 

ST-7, "Inspection"

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Set the front wheels and tires to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Remove the floor cover. Refer to 

ST-10, "Exploded View"

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3.

Remove the floor seal. Refer to 

ST-10, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove the joint retaining bolt and separate the steering column yoke from the steering gear pinion shaft.
Refer to 

ST-10, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove the cotter pins (LH/RH), nuts (LH/RH) and disconnect the outer sockets (LH/RH).

6.

Separate the stabilizer connecting rods (LH/RH) from the stabilizer bar. Refer to 

FSU-17, "Exploded

View"

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7.

Disconnect the harness connector for oxygen sensor 2.

8.

Remove the front exhaust tube. 

9.

Remove the center exhaust tube.

10. Remove the lower torque rod.

11. Remove front suspension member stay and support the front suspension using a suitable jack. Refer to

FSU-20, "Exploded View"

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1.

Cotter pin

2.

Steering gear

3.

Heat shield

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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12. Remove bolts and remove the steering gear.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
The torque must be applied to the nut on the upper side of the steering gear.

CAUTION:

• With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel

beyond the limited number of turns.

• When connecting the steering column yoke (1) to the steering

gear pinion shaft (2), be sure that gap (A) lines up with the
joint retaining bolt hole. 

• When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts;

then tighten them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.

• Do not reuse steering gear nuts.
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove outer socket lock nut and remove outer socket.

2.

Remove inner and outer boot clamps and remove boot.

ASSEMBLY

1.

Apply recommended grease to inner socket.

2.

Install boot to steering gear.

3.

Install inner boot clamp (1) to boot and secure using Tool (A).

CAUTION:

• Install inner boot clamp (1) securely to boot groove, and

crimp it so as to have clearance (B) of 3 mm (0.12 in) or
less as shown.

• Inspect boot clamps and replace as necessary.

4.

Install outer boot clamp to boot.

CAUTION:

Inspect boot and replace as necessary.

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Tool number

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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Install outer socket (3) and lock nut (2) to achieve length (A).
Check that inner socket (1) and outer socket (3) measure to
standard length (B), then tighten lock nut (2) to the specified
torque. Check length again after tightening lock nut (2).

CAUTION:

• Dimension (A) must be less than 13 mm (0.51 in) after all wheel alignment adjustment.
• Dimension (B) is for reference and may change after toe in adjustment.
• When tightening lock nut, be sure to fix outer socket with a wrench or equivalent to prevent ball

joint from getting contact with knuckle.

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. Refer to 

ST-7, "Inspection"

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:  Refer  to 

ST-15, "Steering 

Gear"

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