Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 1053

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STEERING COLUMN

5. Remove hole cover nuts, then remove hole cover from dash panel.
6. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SRS-5, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-8, "Removal and Installation"

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8. Remove steering column cover and instrument driver lower panel and knee protector. Refer to 

IP-12,

"Removal and Installation"

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9. Remove spiral cable. Refer to 

SRS-8, "Removal and Installation"

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10. Remove combination switch.
11. Disconnect harness from steering column.
12. Remove steering column nuts, then remove steering column assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cover, Lower Shaft Assembly

Check each part of hole cover seal, hole cover and steering column, lower shaft and lower joint for damage or

other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.

Steering Column Assembly

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

• Measure the length “L” as shown if vehicle has been involved in a

minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if outside the

specifications.

• Measure steering column rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly if outside the stan-

dard.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range “L

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shown.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening specifications, refer to 

ST-9, "Exploded View"

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• When installing lower shaft assembly to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.

- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.

NOTE:

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Steering column length “L”

Telescopic maximum

513 - 543 mm (20.20 - 21.38 in)

Telescopic minimum

503 - 513 mm (19.80 - 20.20 in)

Tool number

: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Rotating torque

: 0 - 0.2 N·m (0 - 0.02 kg-m, 0 - 1 in-lb)

Tilt operating range “L

1

”

: 41 mm (1.61 in)

Telescopic operating range “L

2

” : 40 mm (1.57 in)

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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.

- Install slit part (A) of lower shaft assembly joint aligning with the

marking position (B) of steering gear assembly input shaft. Make

sure that the slit part of lower joint (A) is aligned with the marking

position (B) of gear housing assembly input shaft.

- 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-6,

"Inspection and Adjustment"

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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REMOVAL

1. Remove tires using power tool. Refer to 

WT-62, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove undercover using power tool.
3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rods from struts and reposition stabilizer bar.
4. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to 

EX-6, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Remove lower side bolt of lower joint.
6. Remove cotter pin and then loosen the nut.

7. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle so as not to

damage ball joint boot using Tool as shown.

CAUTION:

Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads

and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.

1.

Cotter pin

2.

Steering gear assembly 

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Front

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Tool number

: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

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8. Disconnect EPS torque sensor harness connector (1), EPS

motor angle sensor harness connector (2) and EPS motor

power line connector (3) from the steering gear (4).

NOTE:

For EPS motor power line connector (3), perform the following;

1. Pull lock plate (5) up until it stops.

2. Turn the lock lever (6) until it stops.

3. Pull EPS motor power line connector (3) to disconnect it.

9. Remove ground bracket and harness bracket on steering gear.
10. Remove bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for damage to steering gear. If any exist, replace steering gear as an assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening specifications, refer to 

ST-12, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

After connecting the EPS motor power line connector, make sure the connector is locked.

• 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.

- Install slit part (A) of lower shaft assembly joint aligning with the

marking position (B) of steering gear assembly input shaft. Make

sure that the slit part of lower joint (A) is aligned with the marking

position (B) of gear housing assembly input shaft.

• 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-6,

"Inspection and Adjustment"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure that steering wheel operates smoothly by turning several times from full left stop to full right stop.

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