Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 578

STEERING COLUMN

ST-19

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When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint bolts; then tighten
them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.
NOTE:
• With the wheels in the straight ahead position, align the slit of the

lower joint with the projection on the dust cover. Insert the joint until
surface "A" contacts surface "B".

• After installation, inspect the steering column for proper operation.

Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION".

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check the tilt device for proper tilt range.

• Check that the steering wheel turns smoothly to the left and right

locks.

• Check that the number of turns are the same from the straight-for-

ward position to the left and right locks.

• Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when driv-

ing straight ahead.

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Tilt range "A"

: 73.8 mm (2.906 in)

WGIA0083E

ST-20

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STEERING COLUMN

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Remove the bolt from the upper joint, then remove the upper joint from the steering column assembly.

Remove the ignition switch tamper resistant self-shear screws, using a drill.

Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE:
Install new tamper resistant self-shear screws.

INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY

When the steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check as follows:

Check the steering column for the following:
• Damage to the column tube or bearings

Steering column assembly

Upper joint

Ignition switch

Self-shear screw

WGIA0126E

WGIA0009E

STEERING COLUMN

ST-21

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• Wear around the seal edges
• Corrosion or pitting around the seal sliding area
Replace the steering column as an assembly, if necessary.

CAUTION:

• Do not exert any axial load or impact to the steering column.
• Replace the column if it is depleted of grease, worn, damaged, or if any scratches or coating

separation is present on the shaft seal area.

If the vehicle has been in a collision, or if noises are heard com-
ing from the steering column, check column length “L1” and “L2”
as shown. If out of specification, replace the steering column as
an assembly.

Check the tilt device for proper operation range.

Steering column length

: 165.1 mm (6.500 in)

: 258.0 mm (10.16 in)

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Range "A"

: 73.8 mm (2.906 in)

WGIA0083E

ST-22

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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the steering column is separated from the steering
gear assembly. Therefore secure the steering wheel to avoid turning.

REMOVAL

Set front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

Remove the front tires from the vehicle, using power tool.

Remove the undercover, using power tool.

On 4WD models, remove the front final drive, then support the drive shafts, using suitable wire. Refer to

DLN-343, "Removal and Installation"

(R180A),

DLN-376, "Removal and Installation"

(M205).

Remove the stabilizer bar brackets and reposition the stabilizer bar. Refer to

FSU-14, "Removal and

Installation"

Remove the cotter pins at the steering outer sockets.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the cotter pins.

Loosen the outer socket nuts.

Remove the steering outer sockets from the steering knuckles,
using Tool, then remove the nuts.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the outer socket boots.
• Do not damage the outer socket threads. Thread the ball

joint nut onto the end of the outer socket during removal.

Cotter pin

Mounting bracket

Mounting insulator

Steering gear assembly

Washer

⇐

Front

AWGIA0024GB

Tool number

: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

WGIA0130E

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

ST-23

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Remove the high-pressure and low-pressure piping from the
steering gear assembly, then drain the fluid from the piping.

10. Remove the bolt from the lower joint of the lower joint shaft, then

separate the lower joint from the steering gear assembly.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the lower joint.

11. Remove the nuts and bolts of the steering gear assembly, using

power tool, then remove the steering gear assembly from the
vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• With the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, align the slit

of the lower joint with the projection on the dust cover. Insert the
joint until surface "A" contacts surface "B".

• After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check

wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-5, "Front Wheel Alignment"

• After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of the

steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-131, "ADJUSTMENT OF

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special
Repair Requirement"

• Bleed the air from the steering hydraulic system. Refer to

ST-10,

"Air Bleeding Hydraulic System"

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check that the steering wheel turns smoothly to the left and right locks.
• Check that the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to the left and right locks.
• Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when driving straight ahead.

LGIA0032E

LGIA0029E

LGIA0024E

SST491C