Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 1138

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

5. Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten lock

nut (1) to the specified torque. Check length again after tighten-

ing lock nut.

CAUTION:

• When tightening the lock nut (1), be sure to fix outer

socket (2) with a wrench or an equivalent to prevent the

ball joint from getting contact with the knuckle. 

• Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved

after toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Boot

• Check boot for cracks, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Gear housing Assembly

• Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket

• Check the following items and replace the component if it does not meet the standard.

BALL JOINT SWINGING FORCE

• Hook the Tool at the measuring point and pull the Tool. Make sure

that the Tool reads the specified value when ball stud and inner

socket start to move. Replace outer socket or steering gear

assembly (inner socket) if they are outside the standard.

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

Inner socket length (L) : Refer to 

ST-47, "Steering 

Gear and Linkage"

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Measuring point of outer socket (1)

: Ball stud upper side (A)

Measuring point of inner socket (2)

: Point (B) shown in the figure

Tool number

:  —  (J-44372)

Swinging force : Refer to 

ST-47, "Steering Gear and 

Linkage"

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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• Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud. Measure

the amount of stud movement, and then make sure that the value

is within the following specified range. Replace outer socket (1) or

steering gear assembly (inner socket) (2) if the measured value is

outside the standard.

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, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle.

- Steering wheel play: Refer to 

ST-33, "Inspection"

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

ST-16,

"Inspection"

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• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-70, "Work Procedure"

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Axial end play : Refer to 

ST-47, "Steering Gear and 

Linkage"

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH

HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to 

IP-17, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove switch panel. Refer to 

IP-17, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove heated steering wheel switch (1) from switch panel

while pushing the pawl.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

General Specifications

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Steering Wheel

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Steering Angle

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Unit: Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Steering Column

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*: For measuring position, refer to 

ST-36, "Inspection"

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Steering Gear and Linkage

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*: For measuring position, refer to 

ST-44, "Inspection"

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Steering gear model

R25N

Item

Standard

Steering wheel axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

Steering wheel play on the outer circumference

0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)

Steering wheel turning force

36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.1 lb-f) or less

Tire Size

205/55R16

215/50R17

Inner wheel

Minimum

37

° 00′ (37.0°)

34

° 00′ (34.0°)

Nominal

40

° 00′ (40.0°)

37

° 00′ (37.0°)

Maximum

41

° 00′ (41.0°)

38

° 00′ (38.0°)

Outer wheel

Nominal

33

° 00′ (33.0°)

32

° 00′ (32.0°)

Rotating torque

0 – 2.1 N·m (0 – 0.21 kg-m, 0 – 19 in-lb)

Steering column length

*

460.1mm (18.11in)

Tilt operating range

*

40.0 mm (1.575 in)

Tire Size

205/55R16

215/50R17

Rack stroke neutral position 

73 mm (2.87 in)

70 mm (2.76 in)

Inner socket length

82.4 mm (3.244 in)

Outer socket ball joint

Swing force

*

 (Spring balance measurement)

6.0 – 58 N (0.61 – 5.9 kg-f, 1.35 – 13.0 lb-f)

Axial end play

0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less

Inner socket ball joint

Swing force

*

 (Spring balance measurement)

4.3 – 43.1 N (0.44 – 4.40 kg-f, 0.97 – 9.69 lb-f)

Axial end play

0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less