Nissan Cube. Manual - part 917

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STEERING WHEEL

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-9, "Exploded View"

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2.

Remove steering column side cover. 

3.

Remove steering switch.

ASSEMBLY

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Securely insert the steering switch into the mounting hole of locating bush for the steering wheel.

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STEERING COLUMN

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Never impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.
• Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing

intermediate shaft.

• Never repeat static steering. (Motor and EPS control unit could be heated.)
• Be careful when removing steering column assembly from the vehicle because it is heavy.
• Keep steering column assembly away from magnetic sources.
• Never disassemble steering column assembly. It is not separable.

1.

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.

2.

Place the tilt to the lowest level.

3.

Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to 

IP-13, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove knee protector.

5.

Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-11, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-9, "Exploded View"

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7.

Remove steering column cover. Refer to 

IP-13, "Exploded View"

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8.

Remove spiral cable. Refer to 

SR-14, "Exploded View"

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9.

Remove combination switch. Refer to 

BCS-89, "Exploded View"

 (with intelligent key system), 

BCS-156,

"Exploded View"

 (without intelligent key system).

10. Disconnect each switch harness connectors installed to steering column assembly.

1.

Steering column assembly

2.

Intermediate shaft

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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STEERING COLUMN

11. Remove the intermediate shaft mounting bolt (steering gear side).

CAUTION:

• Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly before removing

intermediate shaft.

• When removing intermediate shaft, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke

groove to pull out the intermediate shaft. In case of the violation of the above, replace intermedi-
ate shaft with a new one.

12. Remove steering column assembly.
13. Remove brake pedal. Refer to 

BR-17, "Exploded View"

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14. Separate the intermediate shaft from steering column assembly.

CAUTION:

• Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before remov-

ing intermediate shaft.

• When removing intermediate shaft, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke

groove to pull out the intermediate shaft. In case of the violation of the above, replace intermedi-
ate shaft with a new one.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

• Never impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.
• Be careful when removing steering column assembly from the vehicle because it is heavy.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Insert bolt in the proper direction. (Do not insert it from the other side.)
• When connecting intermediate shaft lower side and pinion assembly, make sure the bolt is securely seated

in groove of pinion assembly before final tightening.

• When tightening bolt (steering gear assembly side), tighten it by hand first, and make sure there is no feeling

of sticking or galling before final tightening.

• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column

shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-
umn shaft (A) before final tightening.

CAUTION:

• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diag-

nosis with CONSULT to ensure correct operation. Refer to

STC-9, "CONSULT Function"

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• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition,

binding, noise or excessive steering effort.

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-9, "Description"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any

abnormal conditions.

• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload

gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace steering col-
umn assembly if the rotating torque is outside the standard.

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Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-20, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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• Measure the length “L” shown in the figure, if vehicle has been

involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly
(with motor, reduction gear, sensor) if “L” is outside the standard.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any

abnormal conditions.

• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-7, "Inspection"

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• Check tilt mechanism operating range “T” shown in the figure.

Steering column length (L)

: Refer to 

ST-20, "Steer-

ing Column Operating 
Range"

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Tilt operating range (T)

: Refer to 

ST-20, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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