Steering Wheel And Steering Column: Inspection: Notes

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

When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.
- Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
- Check jacket tube for deformation or breakage. Replace if necessary.
When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length "L".
- Steering column length "L": 542 - 544 mm
  - (21.34 - 21.42 in)
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column Length
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

If out of specification, replace steering column as an assembly.