Disassembly and Assembly: Notes

Fig 1: Disassembled View Of Power Steering Gear And Linkage With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION:

Secure steering gear assembly with a vise, using copper plates or something similar to prevent it from being damaged. Do not grip cylinder with a vise.
Before performing disassembly, clean steering gear assembly with kerosene. Be careful not to bring any kerosene into contact with the discharge and return port connectors.