Table of contents: Direct acting steering ↓ Power steering ↓
Figure 10.35. Correct installation of pinion nut seal - direct acting steering Depth L = 1.5 ±0.3 mm
Direct acting steering
Figure 10.36. Elements of the Japanese-made power steering mechanism: 1. Steering gear housing; 2. Return hose bushing; 3. Gear Assembly Seal Kit; 4. Gear; 5. Cylinder seal kit; 6. O-ring seal; 7. Self-locking gear nut; 8. Gear housing threaded plug; 9. Gear cover; 10. Set of seals and plug; 11. Guide shoe; 12. Spring seat; 13. Spring; 14. Guide shoe adjuster; 15. Regulator cover; 16. Gasket; 17. Short metal pipe; 18. Long metal pipe; 19. Hydraulic connection bolt; 20. Washer; 21. Pipe; 22. Bracket; 23. Pipe clamp; 24. Mounting bolt; 25. Protective coating bracket; 26. Locking plate; 27. Steering rod and inner ball joint assembly; 28. Protective coating; 29. Locknut of the outer ball joint of the steering rod; 30. Outer ball joint of steering rod; 31. Steering rod outer ball joint fastening nut; 32. Pin; 33. Protective coating bracket; 34. Gear oil seal; 35. Rack gasket - Turbo models; 36. Steering gear support clamp; 37. Steering gear support cushion; 38. Lock nut; 39. Clamp bolt; 40. Camera; 41. steering rack
(The material is based on data from the portal: nissanbook.ru)
1. Remove the steering gear.
2. Remove the tie rod, inner ball joint assemblies and rubber protective covers. Mark the left and right components to avoid confusion when reinstalling.
3. Unscrew the steering shock absorber.
4. Loosen the lock nut, unscrew the adjuster, remove the gaskets, spring and spring seat.
5. Set the rack to neutral position (that is, the ends on each side of the mechanism casing must be extended to the same length). Loosen the lock nut, unscrew the gear nut.
6. Remove the gear assembly. Remove the oil seal.
7. Remove the rack from the mechanism casing.
8. Check the condition of the gear bearing.
9. Lubricate all components thoroughly before assembly.
10. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.
Power steering
Note: Repairing the power steering mechanism is a very complex operation and is not described here. It requires skill and a number of special tools and other equipment, owners should also pay attention to the following points:
- (a) Nissan prohibits disassembly of the steering gear and recommends replacing the complete steering gear assembly, regardless of the nature of the damage,
- (b) The only accessible steering gear components are the various oil seals.
11. To replace the steering gear, remove it from the vehicle as described previously, remove both rubber protective covers, tie rod assemblies and inner ball joints. Mark the left and right components. Install the new steering gear in the reverse order of removal.