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Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 1388

PRECAUTIONS

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• Observe the following precautions when disassembling.

- Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.

- Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming

contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.

- For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.

- Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with

their operation.

- Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

- Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts.

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< PREPARATION >

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ST27180001
(J-25726-A)
Steering wheel puller

Removing steering wheel

ST3127S000
(See J-25765-A)
Preload gauge
1. GG9103000
(J-25765-A)
Torque wrench
2. HT62940000
( – )
Socket adapter
3. HT62900000
( – )
Socket adapter

Inspecting of rotating torque for ball joint

KV48103500
(J-26357)
Pressure gauge

Measuring oil pump relief pressure

KV48102500
(J-33914)
Pressure gauge adapter

Measuring oil pump relief pressure

S-NT544

S-NT541

S-NT547

S-NT542

PREPARATION

ST-7

< PREPARATION >

Commercial Service Tool

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—

(J-44372)
Spring gauge

Measuring steering wheel turning force or
rack sliding force

HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover

Removing ball joint

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

LST024

NT146

Tool number
Tool name

Description

Power tool

• Removing wheel nuts
• Removing undercover

PBIC0190E

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< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >

POWER STEERING FLUID

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

POWER STEERING FLUID

Inspection

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FLUID LEVEL

• Check fluid level with engine stopped.

• Make sure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX.

• Fluid levels at HOT (A) and COLD (B) are different. Do not confuse

them.

CAUTION:

• The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive

fluid will cause fluid leakage from the cap.

• Do not reuse drained power steering fluid.

• Recommended fluid is Genuine Nissan PSF or equivalent.

FLUID LEAKAGE

Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage,

looseness, or wear.
1. Run engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80

° C (122

to 176

°F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle.

2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right

stop.

3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and

carefully, check for fluid leakage.

CAUTION:

Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more

than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may

be damaged.)

4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten con-

nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector.

5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to

6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear.

Draining

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1. Disconnect both high and low pressure lines from power steering gear.
2. Drain into a suitable container.

Refilling

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FILLING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

1. Fill power steering reservoir while checking fluid level.
2. Bleed air from hydraulic system.
3. Check for fluid leaks.

AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

If air bleeding is not complete, the following symptoms can be observed.

• Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.

• Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump.

• Excessive buzzing in the oil pump.

NOTE:

HOT (A)

: Fluid temperature 50 - 80

°C (122 - 176°F)

COLD (B)

: Fluid temperature 0 - 30

°C (32 - 86°F)

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SGIA0506E

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