NISSAN X-TRAIL 2005 Service Repair Manual

STEERING WHEEL
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b. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature.
c. While pulling outer socket slowly in ±11 . 5 m m (±0.453 in) range
from neutral position, make sure rack sliding force is within
specification.
d. If rack sliding force is not within specification, overhaul steering
gear assembly.
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE

Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place
front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on
stands. Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning
angles for LH and RH road wheels.

With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to
full right stop and measure the turning angles.

Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.

Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that
rack stroke is outside of the standard.

Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assem-
bly, steering column assembly and front suspension compo-
nents for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are
different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any
non-standard condition exists.Rack sliding force: 206 - 264 N
(21.0 - 26.9 kg, 46.3 - 59.3 lb)
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Inner wheel (Angle: A)Minimum 36° 00′ (36.0°)
Nominal 39° 00′ (39.0°)
Maximum 40° 00′ (40.0°)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) 31° 00′ (31.0°)
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Rack stroke “L” : 66.5 mm (2.618 in)
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PS-10
STEERING WHEEL

Removal and InstallationEGS001BZ
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This
will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set front wheels in the straight-ahead direction.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-30, "
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE" .
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel with the steering wheel puller [SST].
INSTALLATION
Reverse the removal procedure for installation attentive to the following operation.
NOTE:
About the neutral position, wind spiral cable lightly clockwise until it
is tightened. Turn it counterclockwise (approximately 2.5 turns and a
quarter of a turn) and stop turning it after aligning it with the adjust-
ment mark. (Since service parts are fixed with a stopper with the
neutral position adjusted, installation is possible without any adjust-
ment after removing the stopper.)
CAUTION:
Do not run spiral cable idle needlessly. And do not turn it more
than necessary (or it leads to disconnection of the cable).
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STEERING COLUMN
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STEERING COLUMNPFP:48810
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COMPONENT
CAUTION:

Do not give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and installation.

Do not move steering gear assembly when removing steering column assembly.
REMOVAL OF LOWER SHAFT, HOLE COVER, CLAMP AND HOLE COVER SEAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove fixing bolt and nut between column shaft (joint part) and
lower shaft (upper side), and then separate lower shaft from col-
umn shaft (joint part).
3. Raise vehicle.
1. Steering wheel 2. Combination switch & spiral cable 3. Steering column assembly
4. Hole cover seal 5. Clamp 6. Hole cover
7. Lower shaft
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PS-12
STEERING COLUMN

4. Remove fixing bolt of lower shaft (joint part), and then remove
lower shaft from vehicle.
5. Lowering vehicle.
6. Loosen clamp, and then remove hole cover seal from hole
cover.
7. Remove clamp and hole cover from dash panel.
INSTALLATION OF LOWER SHAFT, HOLE COVER, CLAMP AND HOLE COVER SEAL

Installation in the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-11, "COMPONENT" .

When installing lower shaft 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.
–Align rear cover cap projection with the projection of gear sub assembly.
–Install slit part of lower shaft aligning with the projection of rear
cover cap. Make sure that the slit part of lower shaft is aligned
with both the projection of rear cover cap and the marking posi-
tion of gear sub assembly.
REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-30, "
DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE" .
3. Remove steering wheel. Refer to PS-10, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower), steering lock escutcheon and instrument driver lower
panel. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove combination switch & spiral cable from steering column assembly. Refer to IP-10, "
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MENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
6. Disconnect each switch connectors installed to steering column assembly, and then disconnect harness
from steering column assembly.
7. Remove key interlock cable from steering column assembly. Refer to AT- 4 0 2 , "
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE"
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8. Remove fixing bolt and nut between column shaft (joint part) and
lower shaft (upper side), and then separate lower shaft from col-
umn shaft (joint part).
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STEERING COLUMN
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9. Remove steering column assembly mounting nuts, then remove
steering column assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check each part of steering column assembly and lower shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace
if there are.

Measure the length “L” as shown in the figure if vehicle has been
involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly
if outside the standard.

Measure steering column rotating torque using preload gauge.
Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard.
INSTALLATION OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-11, "COMPONENT" .
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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Steering column length “L” : 405.3 mm (15.96 in)
Rotating torque 0 - 0.2 N·m
(0 - 0.021 kg-m, 0 - 1 in-lb)
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PS-14
STEERING COLUMN

Disassembly and AssemblyEGS00095
COMPONENT
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the lock nut (for securing column shaft), and then remove column shaft from jacket tube.
2. Secure adjusting bolt, then remove lock nut (for securing tilt lever) and adjusting stopper.
3. Loosen adjusting bolt, and then remove tilt lever and tilt lever stopper.
4. Remove adjusting bolt and column mounting bracket from jacket tube.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check jacket tube and column shaft for deformation or damage. Replace if there are.

Check tilt mechanism components for malfunction. Replace if there are.
ASSEMBLY

Assemble in the reverse order of the disassembly. For tightening torque, refer to PS-14, "COMPONENT" .

Tighten lock nut (for securing tilt lever) to the specified torque so that tilt lever locks when tilt lever turns
from unlock to lock. Refer to PS-14, "
COMPONENT" .
1. Column shaft 2. Jacket tube 3. Adjusting stopper
4. Adjusting bolt 5. Column mounting bracket 6. Tilt lever stopper
7. Tilt lever
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STEERING COLUMN
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INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
Check tilt mechanism operating rage.
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PS-16
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPFP:49001
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COMPONENT
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.
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove tyres from vehicle.
3. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to FSU-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove fixing bolt of lower shaft (joint part), and then separate
lower shaft from steering gear assembly.
5. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen nut.
1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Power steering tube bracket
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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6. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle so as not to
damage ball joint boot using the ball joint remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
7. Remove high-pressure piping and low-pressure hose of hydrau-
lic piping, and then drain power steering fluid. Refer to PS-37,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
8. Remove the power steering tube bracket mounting bolts and
nuts, and then remove power steering tube bracket from steer-
ing gear assembly.
9. Tilt steering gear assembly to prevent any contact with other
parts and then remove it from right side of vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Installation in the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to PS-16, "COMPONENT" .

When installing lower shaft to steering gear, 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.
–Align rear cover cap projection with the projection of gear sub assembly.
–Align slit part of lower shaft with the projection of rear cover cap.
And then install it onto rear cover cap of steering gear assembly.
Make sure that the slit part of lower shaft is aligned with both the
projection of rear cover cap and the marking position of gear sub
assembly.
–After installation, bleed air from the steering hydraulic system.
Refer to PS-6, "
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System" .
–Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under
unladen conditions with tyres on level ground when removing
steering gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-
6, "Wheel Alignment" .
–Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking
wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-52, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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PS-18
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Disassembly and AssemblyEGS001H8
COMPONENT
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