Nissan March K13. Manual - part 629

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STEERING COLUMN

12. Loosen the lower joint mounting bolt (intermediate shaft side).

13. Remove the lower joint mounting bolt (steering gear side).
14. Remove the intermediate shaft.

15. Remove steering column assembly.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

• Never impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.
• Be careful when removing steering column assembly from the vehicle because it is heavy.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Insert bolt in the proper direction. (Do not insert it from the other side.)
• When connecting intermediate shaft lower side and pinion assembly, make sure the bolt is securely seated

in groove of pinion assembly before final tightening.

• When tightening bolt (steering gear assembly side), tighten it by hand first, and make sure there is no feeling

of sticking or galling before final tightening.

• To install align the guide protrusion (A) with the groove of lower

joint (1), make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (B) of
steering gear (B) before final tightening.

• 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.

CAUTION:

• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diag-

nosis with CONSULT-III to ensure correct operation. Refer to

STC-9, "CONSULT-III Function"

.

• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition,

binding, noise or excessive steering effort.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any

abnormal conditions.

• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge (SST: ST3127S000). Replace

steering column assembly if the rotating torque is outside the standard.

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Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-20, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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• Measure the length “L” shown in the figure, if vehicle has been

involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly
(with motor, reduction gear, sensor) if “L” is outside the standard.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any

abnormal conditions.

• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-8, "Inspection"

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• Check tilt mechanism operating range “T” shown in the figure.

L

: Refer to 

ST-20, "Steer-

ing Column Operating 
Range"

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: Refer to 

ST-20, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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REMOVAL 

DISASSEMBLY 

1.

Fire wall seal

2.

Steering gear assembly

3.

Heat insulator

4.

Front suspension member

: Vehicle front

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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1.

Guide

2.

Joint cover

3.

Dust cover

4.

Snap ring

5.

Pinion assembly

6.

Lock nut

7.

Adjusting screw

8.

Spring

9.

Retainer

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Remove lower joint mounting bolt (steering gear assembly side). Refer to 

ST-11, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

.

CAUTION:

Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and
steering gear assembly. Always fix the steering wheel using string to avoid.

3.

Remove tires. Refer to 

WT-4, "Removal and Installation"

.

4.

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

CAUTION:

Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover
from sudden drop turning.

5.

Support front suspension member with a suitable jack.

6.

Remove rear torque and front suspension member mounting bolts. Refer to 

EM-79, "Removal and Instal-

lation"

 and 

FSU-14, "Removal and Installation"

.

7.

Remove the mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly.

8.

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. Always fix the steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
• Clean mounting surface on the body side of fire wall seal when installing steering gear assembly. 
• Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under unladen conditions with tires on level ground

when removing steering gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Inspection"

.

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

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

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 splashing or

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

1.

Loosen outer socket lock nut, and remove outer socket.

CAUTION:

When loosening lock nut, be sure to fix outer socket with a wrench or an equivalent to prevent ball
joint from getting contact with knuckle.

10.

Outer socket

11.

Boot clamp (small diameter)

12.

Boot

13.

Boot clamp (large diameter)

14.

Inner socket

15.

Gear housing assembly

16.

Rack assembly

A.

Oil seal lip

B.

Around retainer

C.

Inner socket

D.

Teeth part of rack assembly

E.

back of rack assembly

F.

Bush part of rack assembly

G.

Needle bearing

1: Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Autorex A (manufactured by Kyoudouyushi) or equivalent.

2: Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Wanlouver MO No.2 (manufactured by Kyoudouyushi) or equivalent.

3: Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Idemitsu Autorex A or equivalent.

4: Apply Genuine Lithium Soap, Multemp AC-P (manufactured by Kyoudouyushi) or equivalent.

: Apply Genuine Thread Locking Sealant, Three Bond 1141 or equivalent.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 and the followings for the symbols in the figure.