Steering Column Assembly

Removal

1. Set vehicle to the straight ahead-position.
2. Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
3. Remove combination switch and spiral cable only if steering column assembly is being replaced. Refer to SPIRAL CABLE .
4. Remove instrument lower finisher screw, position instrument lower finisher to disconnect diagnostic connector and hood release cable, and remove lower finisher. Refer to "COMPONENT PARTS ".
5. Remove the front foot duct (LH). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
6. Remove steering lock escutcheon (1), remove steering column cover screws (A) and remove steering column cover upper and steering column cover lower (2).
   Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Cover Screws

   Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
7. Disconnect the key interlock cable, if equipped with CVT. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
8. Remove the key cylinder only if the steering column is being replaced. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
9. Disconnect switch connectors installed to steering column assembly, and then disconnect harness from steering column assembly.
10. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (upper side).
11. Remove steering column assembly nuts, then remove steering column assembly from vehicle.

Inspection After Removal

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace any damaged components.
• Measure the length (L) as shown in the figure, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if outside specifications. Refer to "STEERING COLUMN ".
• Check tilt mechanism for damage or other malfunctions. Replace steering column assembly as necessary.
• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly if outside specifications. Refer to "STEERING COLUMN ".

  Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A) 

  Fig 2: Measuring Steering Column Assembly Rotating Torque Using Tool

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

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• For tightening torque, refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".

Inspection After Installation

• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
• Check tilt mechanism operating range. Refer to "STEERING COLUMN ".
• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis of EPS system with CONSULT-III to ensure correct operation. Refer to "CONSULT-III FUNCTION (ABS) ".
• Check and adjust toe as necessary. Refer to "WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION ".