Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 1140

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

5. Loosen the outer socket nuts and separate outer sockets from the steering knuckles using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Leave the outer socket nuts half threaded on the outer socket to prevent damage to threads and to

prevent the suitable tool from coming off suddenly. 

6. Remove outer socket nuts and separate the outer sockets from the steering knuckles.
7. Hook Tool at the measuring point and pull outer socket slowly to

move it from neutral position to 

±11.5 mm (±0.453 in) at a speed

of 3.5 mm (0.138 in) per second. Make sure rack sliding force is

within specified range.

8. Replace steering gear if rack sliding force is not within specified

range.

Tool number

:  —  (J-44372)

Rack sliding force

: Refer to 

ST-19, "Steering Gear"

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STEERING WHEEL

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STEERING WHEEL

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REMOVAL

1. Set the front wheels and tires in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-12, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove steering wheel bolt.
4. Disconnect harness connector for steering wheel switches.
5. Remove steering wheel using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Place a piece of tape across the spiral cable so it will not be rotated out of position.

NOTE:

Put paint marks on the steering wheel and the column shaft head for supporting accurate positioning dur-

ing the installation procedure.

6. Inspect steering wheel near the puller holes for damage. Replace as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Align spiral cable correctly before installing steering wheel. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral

position. Refer to 

SR-15, "Removal and Installation"

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• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-68, "Work Procedure"

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• Tighten steering wheel center bolt to specification. Refer to 

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CAUTION:

The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the spiral cable is not installed in the correct

position.

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Steering wheel

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STEERING COLUMN

STEERING COLUMN

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CAUTION:

• Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or installed, the keys must be re-regis-

tered in the BCM.

• For initialization and registration of Intelligent Keys, refer to CONSULT Immobilizer mode and follow

the on-screen instructions.

• Do not cause impact to the steering column during removal and installation.

REMOVAL

1. Set front wheels and tires in the straight-ahead position.
2. Place the tilt to the highest level.
3. Remove combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-76, "Removal and Installation"

 (WITH INTELLIGENT KEY

SYSTEM), 

BCS-136, "Removal and Installation"

 (WITHOUT INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM).

4. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to 

IP-23, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Remove the knee protector. Refer to 

IP-14, "Exploded View"

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6. Disconnect the harness connectors from the steering column.
7. Separate the harness from the harness retainers.
8. Remove the column hole cover.
9. Remove bolt and separate steering column from steering gear pinion shaft.

CAUTION:

Do not move the steering gear during removal and installation of the steering column.

10. Remove nuts and remove steering column.

INSTALLATION

1.

Steering column

2.

Lower cover seal

3.

Column hole cover

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• When connecting the steering column (1) to the steering gear

pinion shaft (2), be sure that groove (A) lines up with the joint

retaining bolt hole.

• Be sure the bolt is in the correct direction, as shown, and is

securely seated in groove (A).

• When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts;

then tighten them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.

• Replace the steering column if it has been dropped or sustained an impact.

• After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly while turning to the left and right stops.

Make sure the number of turns are the same from the straight-forward position to left and right stops. Make

sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when driving straight ahead.

• When installing steering column to steering member, install nut from front of vehicle.

• After installing the steering column, check the tilt mechanism for proper operation.

• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-68, "Work Procedure"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check each part of steering column for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal con-

ditions. Refer to 

ST-8, "Inspection"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

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

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-6, "Inspection"

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