Removal and Installation: Removal

Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
Remove combination switch and spiral cable. Refer to SPIRAL CABLE .
Remove instrument lower finisher. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS ".
Disconnect each switch connectors installed to steering column assembly, and then disconnect harness from steering column assembly.
Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering column assembly.
Remove steering column assembly nuts, then remove steering column assembly from vehicle.
Remove intermediate shaft (lower side) from steering gear assembly with the following procedure.
CAUTION:
- Never deform or bend the holder.
- Never replace the intermediate shaft if the holder is deformed or bent.
1. Insert a suitable tool between the cover and the holder. Then push the cover down in the direction shown in illustration and remove the cover.
2. Remove bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Cover
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Rotate the cam nut in direction shown in illustration. Align the cam nut V-shaped groove (1) with the holder (2) V-guide. Fit the cam nut to the holder V-guide, then remove the cam nut from the holder.
  CAUTION:
  - Rotate the cam nut if the nut becomes misaligned as shown in illustration. Align the cam nut V-shaped groove with the holder V-guide.
  - Their are two different grooves, but only one that fits the holder V-guide.
    
    Fig 2: Rotating Cam Nut
    Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
4. Remove the intermediate shaft by removing the holder pawl from the pinion shaft groove (A) and slide out the intermediate shaft using a suitable tool.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Intermediate Shaft
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.