Murano Cross Cabriolet Z51 (2012 year). Manual

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

ST-45

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Twist boot clamp as shown. Pay attention to relationship
between winding and twisting directions.

Twisted area (A) of clamp is in the opposite side of adjusting
screw (1) as shown in the figure (to prevent contact with other
parts).

Bent cut end of the wire toward rack axial as shown in the figure
after twisting the wire 4 to 4.5 turns so that cut end does not con-
tact with boot.

19. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly.
20. Install low pressure piping.

21. Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten lock

nut (1) to the specified torque. Check length again after tighten-
ing lock nut.

CAUTION:

Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after
toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Boot

Check boot for cracks, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Rack Assembly

Check rack for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Gear-Sub Assembly

• Check gear-sub assembly for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.
• Rotate gear-sub assembly and check for torque variation or rattle, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

SGIA0164E

JSGIA0324ZZ

: Gear housing RHD side

: Gear housing LHD side

JSGIA0325ZZ

Standard

Inner socket length (L)

: Refer to

ST-57, "Inner

Socket Length"

JPGIA0187ZZ

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ST-46

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Gear Housing Assembly

Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace if there are.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket

Check the following items and replace the component if it does not meet the standard.

BALL JOINT SWINGING TORQUE

Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure and pull the
spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the speci-
fied value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace
outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the standard.

BALL JOINT ROTATING TORQUE

Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range
using preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace
outer socket if the reading is outside the specified value.

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud. Using a dial
gauge, measure amount of stud movement, and then make sure that
the value is within the following specified range. Replace outer
socket (1) and inner socket (2) if the measured value is outside the
standard.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to

ST-29, "Inspection"

• Check the fluid level, fluid leakage, and air bleeding hydraulic system. Refer to

ST-27, "Inspection"

Standard

(Measuring point of outer socket: Stud cotter pin
mounting hole)

Outer socket

: Refer to

ST-57, "Socket

Swing Force and Rotating
Torque"

Standard

(Measuring point of inner socket: “*” mark shown in
the figure)

Inner socket

: Refer to

ST-57, "Socket

Swing Force and Rotating
Torque"

SGIA0896E

Standard

Rotating torque

: Refer to

ST-57, "Socket

Swing Force and Rotating
Torque"

SGIA1382E

Standard

Outer socket

: Refer to

ST-57, "Socket Axial

End Play"

Inner socket

: Refer to

ST-57, "Socket Axial

End Play"

JSGIA0109ZZ

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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

ST-47

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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

Exploded View

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REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY

Power steering oil pump

: Vehicle front

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JSGIA0326GB

Pulley

Oil seal

Front bracket

Suction pipe

O-ring

Body assembly

Flow control valve spring

Flow control valve

Flow control valve sub assembly

JSGIA0327GB

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ST-48

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank.

Remove front road wheel and tires.

Remove splash guard. Refer to

EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"

Loosen drive belt. Refer to

EM-14, "Removal and Installation"

Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley.

Remove copper washers and eye bolt (drain fluid from their pipings).

Remove suction hose (drain fluid from their pipings).

Remove oil pump mounting bolts, and then remove oil pump.

CAUTION:

Never damage drive shaft boot.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing suction hoses (1), refer to the figure.

CAUTION:

• Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2).
• Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube.
• Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3).

• When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washers (2) to oil pump

(3), refer to the figure.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse copper washer.
• Apply power steering fluid to around copper washer, then

install eye bolt.

• Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure

hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and
then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by
hand. Refer to

ST-53, "Exploded View"

• Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor.

• Adjust belt tension. Refer to

EM-14, "Tension Adjustment"

• Check fluid level, fluid leakage and air bleeding hydraulic system after the installation. Refer to

ST-27,

"Inspection"

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Remove rear bracket.

10. O-ring

11.

O-ring

12. Front side plate

13. Vane

14. Rotor

15. Cam ring

16. Dowel pin

17. Rear side plate

18. O-ring

19. Teflon ring

20. Rear cover

21. Rear bracket

Oil seal lip

: Apply power steering fluid.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

Standard

: 3 – 8 mm (0.12 – 0.31 in)

JSGIA0118ZZ

SGIA1379E

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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

ST-49

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Remove rear cover mounting bolts, and then remove rear cover from body assembly.

CAUTION:

• Fix oil pump with a vise if necessary.
• Use copper plates when fixing with a vise.

Remove O-ring from body assembly.

Remove rear side plate from cartridge, and then remove Teflon ring and O-ring from rear side plate.

Remove rotor snap ring (1) using a snap ring pliers, and remove
cam ring, rotor and vane from body assembly.

CAUTION:

When removing the snap ring, never damage the pulley
shaft.

Remove front side plate.

Remove cartridge, flow control valve (1), flow control valve
spring (2) and flow control valve sub assembly (3) from body
assembly (4).

CAUTION:

Never drop and damage flow control valve and flow control
valve sub assembly when removing.

Remove oil seal from body assembly.

Remove mounting bolt of suction pipe, and then remove suction
pipe from body assembly.

10. Remove pulley from body assembly.
11. Remove front bracket from body assembly.

12. Remove oil seal from body assembly using a flat-bladed screw-

driver.

CAUTION:

Never damage the body assembly.

ASSEMBLY

Apply recommended grease to oil seal lips (1). Apply recom-
mended fluid to around oil seal. Install oil seal to body assembly
using a drift (commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

• Never reuse the oil seal.
• Fix oil pump with a vise if necessary.
• Use copper plates when fixing with a vise.

Install front bracket to body assembly.

Install pulley to body assembly.

If dowel pin has been removed, insert it into body assembly by
hand. If it cannot be inserted by hand, lightly tap with a hammer.

JSGIA0328ZZ

JSGIA0329ZZ

JSGIA0331ZZ

JSGIA0330ZZ

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ST-50

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

Install flow control valve (1), flow control valve spring (2) and
flow control valve sub assembly (3) as shown in the figure to
body assembly (4).

Install front side plate (3) with dowel pin (2) on flow control valve
A (1) side as shown in the figure aligning with front side plate
cutout (A) to body assembly (4).

Install cam ring as shown in the figure.

Install rotor so that mark faces body assembly, and then install it
to pulley shaft.

Install vane to rotor so that arc of vane faces cam ring side.

10. Install rotor snap ring to slit of pulley shaft using a hammer and a

drift (commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

• Never damage rotor and pulley shaft.
• Oil pump assembly must be replaced if rotor is damaged.

JSGIA0329ZZ

SGIA1189E

SGIA0612E

SGIA0989E

SGIA0613E

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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

ST-51

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11. Install rear side plate with dowel pin A on flow control valve A

side as shown in the figure aligning with rear side plate cutout B
to cartridge.

12. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to

body assembly.

13. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to

rear side plate.

14. Apply recommended fluid to Teflon ring, and then install Teflon

ring to rear side plate.

15. Install rear cover to body assembly.

16. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to

body assembly.

17. Install suction pipe to body assembly.

18. Install rear bracket.

Inspection

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RELIEF OIL PRESSURE

CAUTION:

Make sure that belt tension is normal before starting the following procedure.
1.

Connect the oil pressure gauge [SST: KV48103500 (J-26357)]
and the oil pressure gauge adapter [SST: KV48102500 (J-
33914)] between oil pump discharge connector and high-pres-
sure hose. Bleed air from the hydraulic circuit while opening
valve fully. Refer to

ST-27, "Inspection"

Start the engine. Run the engine until oil temperature reaches
50 to 80

C (122 to 176

F).

CAUTION:

• Leave the valve of the oil pressure gauge fully open while

starting and running the engine. If engine is started with
the valve closed, the hydraulic pressure in oil pump goes
up to the relief pressure along with unusual increase of oil
temperature.

• Be sure to keep hose clear of belts and other parts when

engine is started.

Fully close the oil pressure gauge valve with engine at idle and
measure the relief oil pressure.

CAUTION:

Never keep valve closed for 10 seconds or longer.

Open the valve slowly after measuring. Repair oil pump if the relief oil pressure is outside the standard.
Refer to

ST-48, "Disassembly and Assembly"

Disconnect the oil pressure gauge from hydraulic circuit.

PGIA0035E

Standard

Relief oil pressure

: Refer to

ST-57, "Relief Oil

Pressure"

SGIA0915E

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ST-52

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washers (2) to oil pump
(3), refer to the figure.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse copper washer.
• Apply power steering fluid or equivalent to around copper

washer, then install eye bolt.

• Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure

hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and
then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by
hand. Refer to

ST-53, "Exploded View"

• Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor.

Check fluid level, fluid leakage and air bleeding hydraulic sys-
tem after the installation. Refer to

ST-27, "Inspection"

BEFORE DISASSEMBLY

Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur.
• If oil leakage is found on oil pump.
• Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed.
• Performance of oil pump is low.

AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection

• Check body assembly and rear cover for internal damage. Replace rear cover if it is damaged. Replace oil

pump assembly if body assembly is damaged.

Cartridge Assembly Inspection

• Check cam ring, rotor and vane for damage. Replace cartridge assembly if necessary.

Side Plate Inspection

• Check side plate for damage. Replace side plate if necessary.

Flow Control Valve Inspection

• Check flow control valve and spring for damage. Replace if necessary.

SGIA1379E

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HYDRAULIC LINE

ST-53

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

HYDRAULIC LINE

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

Reservoir tank bracket

Bushing

Reservoir tank

Suction hose

Clamp

Copper washer

High pressure piping

Steering gear assembly

Low pressure hose

10. Eye bolt

To power steering oil pump suction
hose.

To power steering oil pump.

: Vehicle front

: Apply power steering fluid.

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

JSGIA0608GB

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ST-54

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

HYDRAULIC LINE

• Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2).
• Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube.
• Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3).

• Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure

hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and
then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by hand.
Refer to

ST-53, "Exploded View"

• Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor.
• Apply power steering fluid to around copper washer, then

install eye bolt.

• Never reuse copper washer.

Standard

: 3 – 8 mm (0.12 – 0.31 in)

JSGIA0118ZZ

SGIA1379E

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH

ST-55

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

HEATED STEERING WHEEL SWITCH

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove Instrument lower panel LH. Refer to

IP-13, "Removal and Installation"

Remove heated steering wheel switch.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

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ST-56

< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

General Specifications

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Steering Wheel Axial End Play and Play

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Unit: mm (in)

Steering Wheel Turning Force

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Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

Steering Angle

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Unit: Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Steering Column Length

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Unit: mm (in)

Steering Column Mounting Dimensions

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Unit: mm (in)

Steering Column Operating Range

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Steering gear model

PR26AF

Fluid capacity (Approx.)

(US qt, lmp qt)

1.0 (1-1/8, 7/8)

Item

Standard

Steering wheel axial end play

0 (0)

Steering wheel play on the outer circumference

0 – 35 (0 – 1.38)

Item

Standard

Steering wheel turning force

7.45 (0.76, 66)

Item

Standard

Inner wheel

Minimum

′

(32.0

)

Nominal

′

(35.0

)

Maximum

′

(36.0

)

Outer wheel

Nominal

′

(30.5

)

Item

Standard

Steering column length

463 (18.23)

Item

Standard

Mounting dimension

30 (1.18) or less

Item

Standard

Tilt operating range

Telescopic operating range

40 mm (1.57 in)

Rotating torque

0.49 N·m (0.05 kg-m, 4 in-lb)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

ST-57

< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Lower Shaft Length

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Unit: mm (in)

Rack Sliding Force

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Unit: N (kg, lb)

Rack Stroke

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Unit: mm (in)

Socket Swing Force and Rotating Torque

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SWING FORCE

Unit: N (kg, lb)

ROTATING TORQUE

Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

Socket Axial End Play

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Unit: mm (in)

Inner Socket Length

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Unit: mm (in)

Relief Oil Pressure

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Unit: kPa (kg/cm

, psi)

Item

Standard

Lower shaft length

160 (6.3) or more

Item

Standard

Rack sliding force

227 – 305 (23.2 – 31.1, 51.1 – 68.5)

Item

Standard

Rack stroke neutral position

68.0 (2.677)

Item

Standard

Outer socket

4.81 – 45.7 (0.5 – 4.6, 1.1 – 10.2)

Inner socket

8.9 – 64 (0.91 – 6.5, 2.01 – 14.3)

Item

Standard

Outer socket

0.3 – 2.9 (0.03 – 0.29, 3 – 25)

Item

Standard

Outer socket

0.5 (0.02) or less

Inner socket

0.2 (0.008) or less

Item

Standard

Inner socket length

120.3 (4.74)

Item

Standard

Relief oil pressure

9,500 – 10,300 (96.9 – 105.1, 1,378 – 1,494)

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STC-2

< PRECAUTION >

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.

• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-

vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the

ignition ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with
a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precaution for Battery Service

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Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

Service Procedure Precautions for Models with a Pop-up Roll Bar

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WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• Risk of passenger injury or death may increase if the pop-up roll bar does not deploy during a roll

over collision. In order to reduce the chance of an incident where the pop-up roll bar is inoperative,
all maintenance must be performed by a NISSAN or INFINITI dealer.

• Before removing and installing the pop-up roll bar component parts and harness, always turn the

ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for 3 minutes or more. (The
purpose of this operation is to discharge electricity that is accumulated in the auxiliary power supply
circuit in the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.)

• When repairing, removing, and installing a pop-up roll bar, always refer to SRS AIR BAG and SRS

AIR BAG CONTROL warnings in the Service Manual.

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COMPONENT PARTS

STC-3

< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >

STC

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

COMPONENT PARTS

Component Parts Location

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Component Description

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Power Steering Control Unit

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• Signals from various sensors control the driving voltage to power steering solenoid valve.
• Power steering control unit controls the driving voltage to power steering solenoid valve for maintaining the

power steering assist force when the fail-safe function is activated. (The engine speed signals control EPS
system if any vehicle speed signal error is detected.)

Power Steering Solenoid Valve

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Power steering solenoid valve controls the power steering oil pressure in the gear housing assembly.

Power steering solenoid valve

Power steering control unit

Steering gear assembly

Glove box assembly removed

: Vehicle front

JSGIA0301ZZ

Component parts

Reference/Function

Power steering control unit