Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1985

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STEERING SHAFT

7.

Remove steering shaft mounting bolt 

 (steering column

assembly side).

8.

Remove steerign shaft from steering column assembly.

CAUTION:

• Place a matching mark 

 on both steering shaft 

 and

steering column assembly 

 before removing steering

shaft.

• When removing steering shaft, never insert a tool, such

as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to pull out the
upper joint. In case of the violation of the above, replace
steering shaft with a new one.

9.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

ST-19, "Inspection"

.

INSTALLATION

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

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.
• For steering shaft and steering column assembly mounting bolt direction, refer to 

ST-17, "Exploded View"

.

(Do not insert it from the other side.)

• When connecting steering shaft joint part 

 and column shaft,

make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove 

 of column shaft

before final tightening.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

ST-19, "Inspection"

.

• Tighten the mounting bolt 

 of steering shaft (steering gear side)

to the specified torque.

JSGIA1444ZZ

JSGIA1445ZZ

Tightening torque

: 26 (2.7, 19) - 36 (3.7, 27) N·m

SGIA1295E

Tightening torque

: 45 (4.6, 33) - 55 (5.6, 41) N·m

JSGIA1443ZZ

STEERING SHAFT

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items and replace, if necessary.
• Check each part of steering shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal con-

ditions.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the following items and replace, if necessary.
• Check each part of steering shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal con-

ditions.

• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise, or excessive steering effort.
• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning torque, and front

wheel turning angle.

- Steering wheel play: Refer to 

ST-11, "Inspection"

.

- Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning torque, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to 

ST-9,

"Inspection"

.

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-99, "Work Procedure"

.

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

LHD

LHD : Exploded View

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REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY

Steering gear assembly

Heat insulator

Front suspension member

: Vehicle front

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

JSGIA1553GB

JSGIA1554GB

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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CAUTION:

• Apply Molywhite LSG (manufactured by Kyodo yushi) to steering rack of proper quantity, if the

grease of steering rack adheres into boot inside in removing boots and the grease is removed.

• Never apply the grease to the surface between steering rack and inner socket screw part.

RHD

RHD : Exploded View

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REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY

Outer socket

Outer socket lock nut

Inner socket

Boot clamp (small diameter)

Boot

Boot clamp (large diameter)

Gear housing assembly

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

1: Apply Molywhite LSG or equivalent.

2: Apply RENOLIT JP1619

Steering gear assembly

Heat insulator

Front suspension member

: Vehicle front

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

JPGIA0001GB