Nissan Quest E52. Manual - part 1172

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STEERING COLUMN

• When removing upper joint, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to

pull out the upper joint. In case of the violation of the above, replace upper joint with a new one.

12. Remove steering column assembly.

NOTE:
The intermediate shaft slides in axial direction.

13. Remove slide plate (outer, inner), cover, and spring from steering column.

14. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

ST-14, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Never impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.
• While removing the steering column assembly, never move the steering gear.
• When connecting upper joint and steering column assembly, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove

of column shaft before final tightening.

• When installing the steering column assembly, temporarily tighten

the bolt and nuts before tightening to the specified torque in the
order shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse slide plate (outer, inner) (1).
• The slide plate must be securely pressed in before tighten-

ing the nut of slide plate (outer, inner).

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

ST-14, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
• Measure steering column rotating torque using a preload gauge

(A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace steering column
assembly if the rotating torque is outside the standard.

• Check the following item, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assem-

bly if outside the standard.

- Check the length “L” shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

Set the telescopic mechanism to its maximum length to mea-
sure the length of steering column.

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Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-36, "Steering Column"

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Steering column length (L)

: Refer to 

ST-36, "Steer-

ing Column"

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- Check the dimension “A” shown in the figure.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.
• Check that there is no malfunction, such as unusual steering feel or interference when operating tilt and tele-

scopic.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range “L”, “T” as

shown in the figure.

• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel,

steering wheel turning torque, and front wheel turning angle.

- Steering wheel play: Refer to 

ST-11, "Inspection"

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- neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning torque, and

front wheel turning angle: Refer to 

ST-6, "Inspection"

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• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-49, "Work Procedure"

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Impact displacement absorption 
part dimension (A)

: Refer to 

ST-36, 

"Steering Column"

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Tilt operating range (T)

: Refer to 

ST-36, 

"Steering Column"

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Telescopic operating range (L)

: Refer to 

ST-36, 

"Steering Column"

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STEERING SHAFT

STEERING SHAFT

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
1.

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Fix the steering wheel.

3.

Remove upper joint mounting bolt (intermediate shaft side), and separate intermediate shaft from upper
joint.
NOTE:
The intermediate shaft slides in axial direction.

CAUTION:

• Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and upper joint before removing intermediate

shaft.

• When removing upper joint, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to

pull out the upper joint. In case of the violation of the above, replace upper joint with a new one.

4.

Remove intermediate shaft mounting bolt (steering gear side), and separate intermediate shaft from steer-
ing gear assembly.

CAUTION:

• Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly before removing

intermediate shaft.

• When removing intermediate shaft, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke

groove to pull out the intermediate shaft. In case of the violation of the above, replace intermedi-
ate shaft with a new one.

5.

Remove upper joint mounting bolt (steering column side), and remove upper joint from steering column
assembly. Refer to 

ST-13, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

1.

Upper joint

2.

Intermediate shaft

3.

Hole cover seal

4.

Hole cover

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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• Place a matching mark on both upper joint and steering column assembly before removing

upper joint.

• When removing upper joint, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to

pull out the upper joint. In case of the violation of the above, replace upper joint with a new one.

6.

Separate hole cover seal with the following procedure.

a.

Turn tub (A) of hole cover (1).

b.

Separate hole cover seal (1) from hole cover, using a suitable
lever with leverage.

CAUTION:

If the lever is inserted into an area other than the lever
insertion range, the protrusion on the hole cover may be
damaged.

7.

Remove hole cover mounting nuts.

8.

Remove the intermediate shaft and hole cover.

9.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

ST-18, "Inspection"

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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. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
• Never damage seal lip when inserting hole cover seal to intermediate shaft.
• When installing hole cover seal (1) to hole cover (2), Insert hole

cover seal flange (A) with the groove (B) of hole cover.

• For intermediate shaft and upper joint mounting bolt direction, refer

to 

ST-16, "Exploded View"

. (Do not insert it from the other side.)

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

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Lever insert range (A)

: 15 mm (0.59 in)

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