Inspection After Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Xterra. 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. If out of specification, replace the steering column as an assembly.
Steering column length (L) : Refer to "STEERING COLUMN "

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Length
Check the tilt device for proper operation range.
Range (A) : Refer to "STEERING COLUMN "

Fig 2: Identifying Tilt Range Of Tilt Device