Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 1117

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6. Remove lock nut (A) and bolt (B), then separate steering column

from steering intermediate shaft.

7. Remove the steering column nuts and bolt, then remove steering column.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When installing the steering column, finger-tighten all of the lower bracket and joint retaining bolts;

then tighten them to specification. Do not apply undue stress to the steering column.

NOTE:

Align slit of the coupling joint with projection on dust cover. Insert the

joint until surface (A) contacts surface (B).

• After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves smoothly. Make sure the number of turns are the

same from the straight-forward position to left and right locks. Make sure that the steering wheel is in a neu-

tral position when driving straight ahead.

• When installing steering column to steering member, install nut from front of vehicle.

• After installing the steering column, check the tilt mechanism for proper operation.

• After installing the steering column, check if steering wheel has smooth operation while turning to the left and

right end stops.

• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-55, "Work Procedure"

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation - 2WD

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NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

REMOVAL

1. Set the front wheels and tires to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to 

WT-58, "Adjustment"

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3. Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to 

ST-42, "Draining and Refilling"

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4. Disconnect the outer sockets from the steering knuckles using suitable tool.
5. Remove the rear engine bracket. Refer to 

EM-102, "2WD : Exploded View"

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6. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

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7. Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Removal and Installation"

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8. Remove the hose and line bracket on the steering gear. 
9. Remove bolt (A) and separate the steering intermediate shaft (1)

from the steering gear (2). 

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Cotter pin

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Steering gear 

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10. Disconnect the low pressure piping (A) and high pressure piping

(B) from the steering gear.

11. Remove the steering gear nuts and bolts (A).

12. Remove the steering gear.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WARNING:

After torquing the lock nut, be sure to install the cotter pin through the stud hole and bend the cotter

pin around the stud.

• Bleed the air from hydraulic system. Refer to 

ST-42, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System"

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• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-55, "Work Procedure"

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CAUTION:

• Do not reuse O-rings.

• Do not reuse steering gear nuts.

Removal and Installation - 4WD

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REMOVAL

1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to 

WT-58, "Adjustment"

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3. Drain the power steering fluid. Refer to 

ST-42, "Draining and Refilling"

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4. Disconnect the LH outer socket from the steering knuckle using suitable tool. 
5. Remove the rear engine mount. Refer to 

EM-106, "4WD : Exploded View"

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6. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to 

EX-5, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-103, "Removal and Installation"

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8. Remove the stabilizer bar from the LH side. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Removal and Installation"

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9. Disconnect the low pressure piping and high pressure piping bracket from the steering gear. 

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

10. Remove bolt (A) and separate the steering intermediate shaft (1)

from the steering gear (2). 

11. Remove the steering gear pressure relief pipe from the steering

gear (A).

12. Disconnect the low pressure piping (A) and high pressure piping

(B) from the steering gear.

13. Disconnect the RH outer socket from the steering knuckle using suitable tool.
14. Remove the steering gear nuts and bolts (A).

15. Remove the steering gear.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WARNING:

After torquing the lock nut, be sure to install the cotter pin through the stud hole and bend the cotter

pin around the stud.

• Bleed the air from power steering system. Refer to 

ST-42, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System"

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• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-55, "Work Procedure"

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