Nissan Titan. Manual - part 571

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STEERING COLUMN

12. Remove bolt (lower side) of lower joint and remove lower joint

from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check for damage to steering column jacket tube. If damage is found, replace steering column with new

one.

• If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, or if noise and rattles

are heard during a turn, check the length (L, L

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umn. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an

assembly.

• Check for proper lubrication, apply grease as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

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.

NOTE:

Align slit of the coupling joint with projection on dust cover. Insert the

joint until surface (A) contacts surface (B).

• After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves

smoothly. Make sure the number of turns are the same from the

straight-forward position to left and right locks. 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 side of vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

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

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Steering column length
L

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ST-30, "Steering Column"

L

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ST-30, "Steering Column"

L

2

: Refer to 

ST-30, "Steering Column"

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STEERING COLUMN

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• Check if steering wheel operation can turn to the end of the left and right stops smoothly.

Tilt range (A)

:Refer to 

ST-30, "Steering Column"

Tilt mechanism 
range

:Refer to 

ST-30, "Steering Column"

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STEERING WHEEL

STEERING WHEEL

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

SR-4, "Removal and Installation"

.

3. Disconnect steering wheel switches.
4. Remove the steering wheel center nut.
5. Remove the steering wheel using Tool (A).

CAUTION:

Place a piece of tape across the spiral cable so it will not be

rotated out of position.
6. Inspect the steering wheel near the puller holes for damage. If

damaged, replace the steering wheel.

• Remove steering wheel rear cover and steering wheel

switches, if required.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make

sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral

position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions from the right

end position and ending with the knob at the top.

• Refer to 

BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SEN-

SOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

 for

steering angle sensor adjustment.

• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure

no malfunction is detected. Refer to 

SRC-13, "SRS Operation

Check"

.

• Tighten steering wheel center nut to specification. Refer to 

ST-17,

"Removal and Installation"

.

CAUTION:

• The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the

cable is not installed in the correct position.

• With the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap

by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of

turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about

2.5 turns from the neutral position.

Tool number

ST27180001 (J-25726-A)

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WGIA0038E

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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

Disassembly and Assembly

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INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY

Disassemble the power steering oil pump only if the following items are found.

• Deformed or damaged pulley, bracket, connector or suction pipe.

• Oil leakage from the suction pipe or connector. 

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Mount the power steering oil pump in a vise as needed.
1. Remove the connector bolt, connector and copper sealing washers.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

2. Remove the suction pipe and O-ring.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

3. Remove the pulley nut and pulley.
4. Remove the bracket bolts and bracket.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Body Assembly Inspection

Check the power steering oil pump body assembly for damage. If any damage is found, replace with a new

power steering oil pump assembly.

ASSEMBLY

Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse copper sealing washers.

• Do not reuse O-ring. Apply a coat of Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent to the O-ring.

1.

Bracket

2.

Spring washer

3.

Pulley

4.

Power steering pump

5.

High pressure hose bracket

6.

O-ring

7.

Suction pipe

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