Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 1390

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STEERING WHEEL

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

NOTE:

When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned. This

will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-5, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel using Tool (A).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Align the spiral cable. Refer to 

SR-8, "Removal and Installation"

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Tool number A: ST27180001 (J-25726-A)

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STEERING COLUMN

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cover and Lower Shaft Assembly

1. Set wheels to the straight-ahead position.
• Steering gear (2)
2. Remove lower side bolt (A) of lower shaft assembly (1).

1-4.

Steering column assembly nut tight-
ening order

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Steering wheel

6.

Combination switch and spiral cable

7.

Steering column assembly

8.

Hole cover seal

9.

Herbie clip

10.

Hole cover

11. Lower shaft assembly

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3. Remove bolt (A) and nut (B) of column upper joint (2), then

remove lower shaft assembly (1).

4. Loosen herbie clip, then remove hole cover seal from hole

cover.

5. Remove nuts of hole cover, and then remove clamp and hole

cover from dash panel.

Steering Column Assembly

1. Set wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to 

SR-5, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove steering wheel. Refer to 

ST-13, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove instrument lower cover (LH). Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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5. Remove knee protector bolts, then remove knee protector (1).

Refer to 

IP-11, "Exploded View"

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6. Remove steering column cover (upper and lower). Refer to 

IP-

11, "Exploded View"

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7. Remove combination switch and spiral cable. Refer to 

SR-8,

"Removal and Installation"

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8. Disconnect each switch connector installed to steering column

assembly, and then disconnect harness from steering column

assembly.

• Lower shaft assembly (1)
9. Remove bolt (A) and nut (B) of column upper joint (2).
10. Remove steering column assembly and nuts, then remove

steering column assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cover and Lower Shaft Assembly

Check each part of hole cover seal, hole cover and steering column and lower shaft assembly for damage or

other malfunctions. Replace if necessary.

Steering Column Assembly

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace entire steering col-

umn assembly if any parts are damaged.

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• Measure the length (L) as shown if vehicle has been involved in a

minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if outside the

specifications.

• Measure steering column rotating torque using Tool. Replace steering column assembly if outside the stan-

dard.

• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range (L

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INSTALLATION

Steering Column Assembly

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 

Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cover and Lower Shaft Assembly 

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 

• When installing lower shaft assembly to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.

- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.

NOTE:

To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear sub-assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and

then measure the intermediate position of the distance.

- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position (B) of

gear housing assembly.

- Install slit part of lower shaft assembly (C) aligning with the projec-

tion (A) of rear cover cap (1). Make sure that the slit part of lower

shaft assembly (C) is aligned with both the projection (A) of rear

cover cap (1) and the marking position (B) of gear housing assem-

bly.

- Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steer-

ing gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-16,

"Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)"

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Steering column length (L)

: Refer to 

ST-32, "Steering 

Column"

SGIA1177E

Tool number

: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-32, "Steering Column"

Tilt operating range (L

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: Refer to 

ST-32, "Steering 

Column"

Telescopic operating range 
(L

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: Refer to 

ST-32, "Steering 

Column"

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