Inspection After Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When the steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check as follows:

Check the steering column for the following:
- Damage to the column tube or bearings
- Wear around the seal edges
- Corrosion or pitting around the seal sliding area
Replace the steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
CAUTION:
- Do not exert any axial load or impact to the steering column.
- Replace the column if it is depleted of grease, worn, damaged, or if any scratches or coating separation is present on the shaft seal area.
If the vehicle has been in a collision, or if noises are heard coming from the steering column, check column length "L1" and "L2" as shown. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly.
Steering column length

L1: 165.1 mm (6.500 in)

L2: 258.0 mm (10.16 in)

Fig 1: Checking Column Length
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check the tilt device for proper operation range.
Range "A": 73.8 mm (2.906 in)

Fig 2: Checking Tilt Device For Proper Operation Range
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.