Nissan Murano Z51 (2013 year). Manual - part 83

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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 upper joint from lower shaft.

CAUTION:

When removing upper joint, 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 upper joint
with a new one.

12. Remove steering column assembly.

CAUTION:

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

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the slide plate (1) and steering column housing (2) so that

the mounting dimensions (L) is within the specified range as
described below.           

• Tighten the mounting bolts in the order shown in the figure 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.

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JSGIA0306ZZ

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L

: 2.0 mm (0.079 in) or less

JSGIA0315ZZ

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Standard

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-65, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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• 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-33, "Inspection"

.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating

range (T), telescopic operating range (L) as shown in the figure.

WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR

Standard

Steering column length (L)

: Refer to 

ST-65, "Steering 

Column Length"

.

JSGIA0562ZZ

Standard

Mounting dimensions (A)

: Refer to 

ST-65, "Steering 

Column Mounting Dimen-
sions"

.

JSGIA0389ZZ

Standard

Tilt operating range (T)

: Refer to 

ST-65, 

"Steering Column Op-
erating Range"

.

Telescopic operating range (L)

: Refer to 

ST-65, 

"Steering Column Op-
erating Range"

.

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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"

.

4.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-34, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to 

IP-12, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove steering column cover. Refer to 

IP-12, "Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove spiral cable. Refer to 

SR-14, "Exploded View"

.

8.

Remove cluster lid A. Refer to 

IP-12, "Exploded View"

.

1.

Bracket

2.

Steering column assembly

3.

Bracket

4.

Clip

5.

Tilt motor

6.

Bracket

7.

Bracket

8.

Bracket

9.

Slide bracket

10. Lower mount bracket

11.

Upper joint

12. Bracket

13. Telescopic motor

14. Bracket

15. Bracket

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JSGIA0529GB

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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 upper joint from lower shaft.

CAUTION:

When removing upper joint, 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 upper joint
with a new one.

12. Remove steering column assembly.

CAUTION:

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

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the slide plate (1) and steering column housing (2) so that

the mounting dimensions (L) is within the specified range as
described below.           

• Tighten the mounting bolts in the order shown in the figure 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"

.

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.

: Bolt

JSGIA0306ZZ

Standard

L

: 2.0 mm (0.079 in) or less

JSGIA0315ZZ

JSGIA0310ZZ

Standard

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-65, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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• 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-33, "Inspection"

.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating

range (T), telescopic operating range (L) as shown in the figure.

Standard

Steering column length (L)

: Refer to 

ST-65, "Steering 

Column Length"

.

JSGIA0563ZZ

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Mounting dimensions (A)

: Refer to 

ST-65, "Steering 

Column Mounting Dimen-
sions"

.

JSGIA0389ZZ

Standard

Tilt operating range (T)

: Refer to 

ST-65, 

"Steering Column 
Operating Range"

.

Telescopic operating range (L)

: Refer to 

ST-65, 

"Steering Column 
Operating Range"

.

JSGIA0309ZZ

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REMOVAL

1.

Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Fix the steering wheel.

3.

Remove upper joint fixing bolt and nut (lower shaft side).

4.

Separate the lower shaft from the upper joint by sliding the slide
shaft (A: sliding range).

CAUTION:

• Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while sepa-

rating steering column assembly and steering column
assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string
to avoid turning.

• When removing upper joint, 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 upper
joint with a new one.

5.

Remove the accelerator pedal bracket and lever assembly.
Refer to 

ACC-4, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove the side brake pedal bracket and wire clamp stay.

7.

Remove the hole cover mounting nuts.

8.

Remove the hole cover seal, clamp and hole cover.

9.

Remove lower shaft joint fixing bolt (steering gear side).

10. Remove the lower shaft from steering gear assembly.

CAUTION:

When removing lower shaft, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to pull
out the lower shaft. In case of the violation of the above, replace lower shaft with a new one.

1.

Steering column assembly

2.

Hole cover seal

3.

Clamp

4.

Hole cover

5.

Lower shaft

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JSGIA0311GB

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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.
• Tighten the clamp to the specified torque and check the clamp

length (A).

• After lower shaft (steering gear side) fitted, make sure there is not

gap (A) between the yoke (1), lower shaft (2), joint fixing bolt (3).

• When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.

NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediate position of the distance.

- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of

gear housing assembly (B).

- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap

projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is
aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position
of gear housing assembly (B).

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9,

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

.

• Check the following 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, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-33, "Inspection"

.

Clamp length “A”

: 14.0 – 18.0 mm (0.551 – 
0.709 in)

JSGIA0094ZZ

JSGIA0180ZZ

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JSGIA0313ZZ

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• Check the length (A) (extended position) of the lower shaft.

• Check each part of lower shaft for damage or other malfunctions.

Replace if there are.

Standard

Lower shaft length (A)

: Refer to 

ST-66, "Lower 

Shaft Length"

.

JSGIA0314ZZ

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REMOVAL

2WD models

AWD models

DISASSEMBLY

JSGIA0606GB

1.

Steering gear assembly

2.

Cotter pin

: Vehicle front

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JSGIA0607GB

1.

Steering gear assembly

2.

Cotter pin

: Vehicle front

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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1.

Low pressure piping

2.

Rear cover cap

3.

Gear-sub assembly

4.

Power steering solenoid valve

5.

O-ring

6.

Adjusting screw

7.

Spring

8.

Retainer

9.

Outer socket

10. Boot clamp

11.

Boot

12. Inner socket

13. Boot clamp (stainless wire)

14. Cylinder tube

15. Gear housing assembly

16. Rack oil seal

17. Rack assembly

18. Rack Teflon ring

19. O-ring

20. End cover assembly

: Apply power steering fluid.

: Apply Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Prod-

ucts and Sealants"

.

: Apply Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Products and 

Sealants"

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: Apply multi-purpose grease.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

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REMOVAL

1.

Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Remove front road wheel and tires.

3.

Remove splash guards (RH and LH). Refer to 

EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-26, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Separate the rear propeller shaft (front side). Refer to 

DLN-78, "Exploded View"

 (AWD models). 

7.

Remove heat insulator from front floor. 

JSGIA0572GB

1.

Low pressure piping

2.

Rear cover cap

3.

Gear-sub assembly

4.

Power steering solenoid valve

5.

O-ring

6.

Adjusting screw

7.

Spring

8.

Retainer

9.

Outer socket

10. Boot clamp

11.

Boot

12. Inner socket

13. Boot clamp (stainless wire)

14. Cylinder tube

15. Gear housing assembly

16. Rack oil seal

17. Rack assembly

18. Rack Teflon ring

19. O-ring

20. End cover assembly

: Apply power steering fluid.

: Apply Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Prod-

ucts and Sealants"

.

: Apply Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Products and 

Sealants"

.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

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Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nuts.

9.

Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using a ball joint remover
(commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

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

10. Remove high pressure piping and low pressure hose of hydrau-

lic piping, and then drain power steering fluid.

11. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front steering

gear assembly.

12. Remove power steering solenoid valve harness connector (1)

and harness clip.

13. Remove lower joint fixing bolt (steering gear side).

14. Separate the lower shaft from the steering gear assembly by sliding the slide shaft.

CAUTION:

• Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and

steering gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.

• When removing lower shaft, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to

pull out the lower shaft. In case of the violation of the above, replace lower shaft with a new one.

15. Remove the stabilizer assembly. Refer to 

FSU-14, "Exploded View"

.

16. Support front suspension member with a suitable jack.
17. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear) mounting bolt (lower side). Refer to 

EM-71, "2WD : Exploded

View"

 (2WD models), 

EM-80, "AWD : Exploded View"

 (AWD models).

18. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH). Refer to 

EM-71, "2WD : Exploded View"

 (2WD models), 

EM-80,

"AWD : Exploded View"

 (AWD models). 

19. Remove the mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly.

20. Remove member stay, front suspension member fixing bolts and nuts. Refer to 

FSU-16, "Exploded View"

.

21. Lower the suitable jack for the front suspension member to the steering gear assembly can be removed.

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.

JSGIA0320ZZ

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JSGIA0321ZZ

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• When installing low pressure hose (1), refer to the figure.

CAUTION:

• Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2).
• Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube.
• Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3).

• When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.

NOTE:
To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and
then measure the intermediate position of the distance.

- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of

gear housing assembly (B).

- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap

projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is
aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position
of gear housing assembly (B).

• After installation, bleed air from the steering hydraulic system.

Refer to 

ST-31, "Inspection"

.

• Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steer-
ing gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Inspection"

.

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to 

BRC-9, "ADJUST-

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

.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove low pressure piping.

CAUTION:

• Disassemble and assemble steering gear assembly by fixing the mounting area with a vise using

copper plates.

• Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling. Be careful to avoid splash-

ing or applying any kerosene over connector of discharge port or return port.

2.

Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.

3.

Remove rear cover cap from gear-sub assembly.

4.

Measure adjusting screw height “H”, and loosen adjusting
screw.

CAUTION:

• Never loosen adjusting screw 2 turns or more.
• Replace steering gear assembly if adjusting screw is

loosened 2 turns or more and it is removed.

5.

Remove gear-sub assembly from gear housing assembly.

6.

Remove O-ring from gear housing assembly.

7.

Loosen outer socket lock nut, and remove outer socket.

8.

Remove boot clamps, and then remove boot from inner socket.

CAUTION:

Never damage inner socket and gear housing assembly when removing boot. Inner socket and
gear housing assembly must be replaced if inner socket and gear housing assembly are damaged
because it may cause foreign material interfusion.

Standard

L

: 3 – 8 mm (0.12 – 0.31 in)

JSGIA0118ZZ

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JSGIA0111ZZ

SGIA0624E

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Remove inner socket from gear housing assembly.

10. Drill out the clinching part of gear housing assembly (end cover

assembly side) outer rim with a 3 mm (0.12 in) drill bit. [Drill for
approximately 1.5 mm (0.059 in) depth.]

11. Remove end cover assembly with a 36 mm (1.42 in) open head

(commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

Never damage rack assembly surface when removing. Rack
assembly must be replaced if damaged because it may
cause fluid leakage.

12. Pull rack assembly together with rack oil seal (outer side) out

from gear housing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never damage cylinder inner wall when remove rack
assembly. Gear housing assembly must be replaced if dam-
aged because it may cause fluid leakage.

13. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40

°

C (104

°

F) with a

dryer, and remove rack Teflon ring and O-ring from rack assem-
bly.

CAUTION:

Never damage rack assembly. Rack assembly must be
replaced if damaged because it cause fluid leakage.

14. Push rack oil seal inside with a 29 mm (1.14 in) socket and an

extension bar to push out rack oil seal (inner side) from gear
housing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never damage gear housing assembly and cylinder inner
wall. Gear housing assembly must be replaced if damaged
because it may cause fluid leakage.

ASSEMBLY

1.

Apply recommended fluid to O-ring. Put an O-ring into a rack Teflon ring.

CAUTION:

Never reuse O-ring.

STC0013D

SST081B

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[WITH HEATED STEERING WHEEL]

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

2.

Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40

°

C (104

°

C) with a

dryer. Assemble it to mounting groove of rack assembly.

CAUTION:

Never reuse rack Teflon ring.

3.

Install the rack Teflon ring correcting tool [SST: KV48104400
(

—

)] from tooth side of rack fit rack Teflon ring on rack.

Compress the with tool.

4.

Apply recommended grease to rack oil seal, and then install
rack oil seal in the following procedure. Then assemble rack
assembly to gear housing assembly.

CAUTION:

• Install rack oil seal in a direction so that the lip of inner oil

seal and the lip of outer oil seal face each other.

• Never damage retainer sliding surface by rack assembly.

Replace gear housing assembly if damaged.

• Never damage gear housing assembly inner wall by rack

assembly. Gear housing assembly must be replaced if
damaged because it may cause fluid leakage.

a.

Wrap an OHP sheet [approximately 70 mm (2.76 in) 

×

 100 mm

(3.94 in)]. Around rack assembly teeth to avoid damaging rack
oil seal (inner). Install rack oil seal over sheet. Then, pull OHP
sheet along with rack oil seal until they pass rack assembly
teeth, and remove OHP sheet.

b.

Insert rack oil seal (inner) (1) into rack assembly piston (2).

c.

Push retainer to adjusting screw side by hand, and move the
rack assembly inside the gear housing assembly so that the
rack oil seal (inner) can be pressed against the gear housing
assembly.

SGIA0153E

SGIA0154E

SGIA0205E

SGIA0157E

JSGIA0323ZZ

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

ST-51

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[WITH HEATED STEERING WHEEL]

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d.

Wrap an OHP sheet [approximately 70 mm (2.76 in) 

×

 100 mm

(3.94 in)]. Around the edge to avoid damaging rack oil seal
(outer). Install rack oil seal over sheet. Then, pull oil seal along
with OHP sheet until they pass rack edge, and remove OHP
sheet.

e.

Install end cover assembly to rack edge, and move rack oil seal
(outer) until it contacts with gear housing assembly.

5.

Tighten end cover assembly to specified torque using a 36 mm
(1.42 in) open head (commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

Never damage rack assembly. Replace it if damaged
because it may cause fluid leakage.

6.

Crimp gear housing assembly at one point using a punch as
shown in the figure so as to prevent end cover assembly from
getting loose after tightening end cover assembly.

7.

Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to
gear housing assembly.

8.

Install gear-sub assembly to gear housing assembly.

CAUTION:

In order to protect oil seal from any damage, insert gear-
sub assembly straightly.

9.

Install inner socket to gear housing assembly with the following
procedure.

a.

Apply thread sealant into the thread of inner socket.
Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22, "Recom-

mended Chemical Products and Sealants"

.

b.

Screw inner socket into rack part and tighten at the specified torque.

10. Decide on the neutral position of the rack stroke (L).

11. Install rear cover cap to gear sub-assembly.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the projection of rear cover cap is aligned
with the marking position of gear housing assembly.

SGIA0157E

SST081B

Standard

Rack stroke neutral position (L)

: Refer to 

ST-66, 

"Rack Stroke"

.

SGIA0871E

SGIA0877E

Revision: 2012 September

2013 MURANO