STEERING
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
CONTENTS
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................... 2
Precaution for Steering System ................................ 2
PREPARATION ................................................... 3
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 4
POWER STEERING FLUID ................................ 5
Checking Fluid Level ................................................. 5
Checking Fluid Leakage ............................................ 5
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System .................................. 5
STEERING WHEEL ............................................. 6
On-Vehicle Service ................................................... 6
Removal and Installation ........................................... 6
STEERING COLUMN .......................................... 8
Revision: 2007 September
SECTION PS B
E
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8 F
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE .... 10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
PS
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................10
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ....................... 13
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .........................13 H
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................13
HYDRAULIC LINE ............................................ 16
Component ..............................................................16 I
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 19 J
Steering Wheel ........................................................19
Steering Angle .........................................................19
Steering Column ......................................................19 K
Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket .................20
Steering Gear ..........................................................21
Oil Pump ..................................................................21
Steering Fluid ..........................................................21 L
PS-1 D40
 PRECAUTIONS
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SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000002978789

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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which 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 the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
Precaution for Steering System INFOID:0000000002978790

• In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle
condition, and then check wheel alignment.
• 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.

Revision: 2007 September PS-2 D40

 PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
A
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000002978791

B
Tool number
Description
Tool name
ST27180001 Removing steering wheel
C
Steering wheel puller

ZZA0819D
E
ST3127S000 Inspecting of rotating torque for ball joint, pin-
Preload gauge ion and steering column

PS
ZZA0806D

KV48104400 Installing rack Teflon ring

Teflon ring correcting tool H
a: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 100 mm (3.94 in) dia.
I

S-NT550

KV48103400 Inspecting pinion rotating torque J

Preload adapter

ZZA0824D L
KV48103500 Measuring oil pump relief pressure
Pressure gauge
M

N
S-NT547

KV48102500 Measuring oil pump relief pressure

Pressure gauge adapter O

S-NT542

Revision: 2007 September PS-3 D40

 PREPARATION
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Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000002978792

Tool name Description

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

Revision: 2007 September PS-4 D40

 POWER STEERING FLUID
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POWER STEERING FLUID
A
Checking Fluid Level INFOID:0000000002978793

CAUTION: B
• 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.
Checking Fluid Leakage INFOID:0000000002978794 C

Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage,

looseness, or wear.
D
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
E
stop.
3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and
carefully, check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION: F
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may SGIA0506E

be damaged.) PS
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. H
6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid indicating from steering gear.
Air Bleeding Hydraulic System INFOID:0000000002978795
I

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

• Bubbles are created in reservoir tank. J
• Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump.
• Excessive buzzing in the oil pump.
NOTE:
Fluid noise may occur in the steering gear or oil pump. This does not affect performance or durability of the K
system.
1. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off.
CAUTION: L
Filling reservoir tank with fluid so as not to lower fluid level below the MIN line while steering
wheel turning.
2. Start engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage. M
3. Repeat step 2 above several times at approximately 3 second intervals.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possi-
N
bility that oil pump may be damaged.)
4. Check fluid for bubbles and while contamination.
5. Stop engine if bubbles and white contamination do not drain out. Perform step 2 and 3 above after waiting O
until bubbles and white contamination drain out.
6. Stop the engine, and then check fluid level.
P

Revision: 2007 September PS-5 D40

 STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Service INFOID:0000000002978796

CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE

• Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place front
wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.

FAA0016D

• With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full
right stop and measure the turning angles.

Standard
Inner wheel (Angle: A)
Outer wheel (Angle: B)
: Refer to PS-19, "Steering
Angle".
: Refer to PS-19, "Steering
Angle".

SGIA0055E

• Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.

Standard
Rack stroke “L” Refer to PS-21, "Steering
Gear".
• Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack
stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly,
steering column assembly and front suspension components for
wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the SGIA0629J
specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condi-
tion exists.
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000002978797

COMPONENTS

SGIA1754E

Revision: 2007 September PS-6 D40

 STEERING WHEEL
< SERVICE INFORMATION >

1. Steering wheel A
Refer to GI-7, "Component" for symptoms in the figure.

INSTALLATION
NOTE: B
Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SRS-22, "Component".
CAUTION:
Do not run spiral cable idle needlessly. And do not turn it more than necessary (or it leads to discon- C
nection of the cable).

PS

Revision: 2007 September PS-7 D40

 STEERING COLUMN
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STEERING COLUMN
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000002978798

COMPONENTS
2WD models

JSGIA0293GB

1. Steering column assembly 2. Rubber coupling 3. Collar

4. Hole cover seal 5. Hole cover 6. Upper shaft
7. Lower joint
Refer to GI-7, "Component", for the symbols in the figure.

Revision: 2007 September PS-8 D40

 STEERING COLUMN
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
4WD models
A

PS

I
JSGIA0294GB

1. Steering column assembly 2. Upper joint 3. Collar

J
4. Hole cover seal 5. Hole cover 6. Upper shaft
7. Lower joint
Refer to GI-7, "Component", for the symbols in the figure.
K
CAUTION:
• Do not give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal and installation.
• Do not move steering gear assembly when removing steering column assembly. L

Revision: 2007 September PS-9 D40

 POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000002978799

COMPONENT
LHD models

JSGIA0286GB

1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Rack mounting bracket

4. Rack mounting insulator 5. Washer
Refer to GI-7, "Component", for the symbols in the figure.

RHD models

SGIA1755E

1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Rack mounting bracket

4. Rack mounting insulator 5. Washer
Refer to GI-7, "Component", for the symbols in the figure.

CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000002978800

COMPONENT

Revision: 2007 September PS-10 D40

 POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
LHD models
A

PS

I
JSGIA0287GB

1. Outer socket 2. Boot clamp 3. Boot

J
4. Inner socket 5. Boot clamp 6. Gear housing assembly
7. Cylinder tubes 8. Rear cover cap 9. Gear-sub assembly
10. Rack oil seal 11. Rack assembly 12. Rack Teflon ring
K
13. O-ring 14. End cover assembly 15. Snap ring
16. Lock plate
Refer to GI-7, "Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
L
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply Genuine Liquid Gasket, Three Bond 1111B or equivalent.
: Apply multi-purpose grease. M

Revision: 2007 September PS-11 D40

 POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
RHD models

JSGIA0298GB

1. Outer socket 2. Boot clamp 3. Boot

4. Inner socket 5. Boot clamp 6. Rear cover cap
7. Gear-sub assembly 8. Cylinder tubes 9. Gear housing assembly
10. Rack oil seal 11. Rack assembly 12. Rack Teflon ring
13. O-ring 14. End cover assembly 15. Snap ring
16. Lock plate
Refer to GI-7, "Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply Genuine Liquid Gasket, Three Bond 1111B or equivalent.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.

CAUTION:
• Disassemble and assemble steering gear assembly by securing the mounting area in a vise using
copper plates.
• Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling. Be careful to avoid splashing or
applying any kerosene over connector of discharge port or return port.

Revision: 2007 September PS-12 D40

 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
A
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service INFOID:0000000002978801

CHECKING RELIEF OIL PRESSURE B

CAUTION:
Make sure that belt tension is normal before starting the following procedure.
1. Connect the hydraulic pressure gauge (SST) between oil pump C
discharge connector and high-pressure hose. Bleed air from the
hydraulic circuit while opening valve fully. Refer to PS-5, "Air
Bleeding Hydraulic System".
D
2. Start engine. Run engine until oil temperature reaches 50 to
80°C (122 to 176°F).
CAUTION:
• Leave the valve of the hydraulic pressure gauge (SST) E
fully open while starting and running engine. If engine is
started with the valve closed, the hydraulic pressure in oil
pump goes up to the relief pressure along with unusual F
increase of oil temperature.
• Be sure to keep hose clear or belts and other parts when
engine is started.
PS
3. Fully close the hydraulic pressure gauge (SST) valve with
engine at idle and measure the relief oil pressure.

Standard H
Relief oil pressure : Refer to PS-21, "Oil
Pump".
I
CAUTION:
Never keep valve closed for 10 seconds or longer. SGIA1225E

4. Open the valve slowly after measuring. Repair oil pump is the J
relief oil pressure is outside the standard. Refer to PS-13, "Disassembly and Assembly".
5. After inspection, disconnect the hydraulic pressure gauge (SST) from hydraulic circuit, then add fluid and
bleed air. Refer to PS-5, "Air Bleeding Hydraulic System".
K
Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000002978802

COMPONENT L

Revision: 2007 September PS-13 D40

 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
QR engine models

JSGIA0288GB

1. Rear bracket 2. Rear cover 3. Gasket

4. Dowel pin 5. Cartridge 6. Side plate
7. O-ring 8. Connector 9. O-ring
10. Flow control valve 11. Pin 12. Spring
13. Suction piping 14. O-ring 15. Body assembly
16. Front bracket 17. Oil seal 18. Drive shaft
19. Snap ring 20. Pulley

Referr to GI-7, "Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.

Revision: 2007 September PS-14 D40

 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
YD engine models
A

PS

H
JSGIA0297GB

1. Pulley 2. Front bracket 3. Snap ring

4. Oil seal 5. Drive shaft 6. Body assembly I
7. Suction pipe 8. O-ring 9. Spring
10. Flow control valve 11. Copper washer 12. Joint
13. O-ring 14. Side plate 15. Rotor J
16. Cartridge 17. Vane 18. Cam ring
19. Dowel pin 20. Gasket 21. Rear cover
22. Rear bracket K
Referr to GI-7, "Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
L
: Apply multi-purpose grease.

Revision: 2007 September PS-15 D40

 HYDRAULIC LINE
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HYDRAULIC LINE
Component INFOID:0000000002978803

CAUTION:
Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor.
LHD models of QR engine

JSGIA0290GB

1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose

4. High pressure hose 5. Oil pump assembly 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Eye-bolt 8. Copper washer 9. Eye-joint (assembled to high pres-
sure side hose)
10. O-ring 11. Low pressure piping 12. High pressure piping

Revision: 2007 September PS-16 D40

 HYDRAULIC LINE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Refer to GI-7, "Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid. A

LHD models of YD engine

B

PS

O
JSGIA0289GB

1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose

P
4. High pressure hose 5. Oil pump assembly 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Eye-bolt 8. Copper washer 9. Eye-joint (assembled to high pres-
sure side hose)
10. O-ring 11. Low pressure piping 12. High pressure piping
Refer to GI-7, "Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.

Revision: 2007 September PS-17 D40

 HYDRAULIC LINE
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
RHD models of YD engine

SGIA1752E

1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir tank bracket 3. Suction hose

4. High pressure hose 5. Oil pump assembly 6. Steering gear assembly
7. Eye-bolt 8. Copper washer 9. Eye-joint (assembled to high pres-
sure side hose)
10. O-ring 11. Low pressure piping 12. High pressure piping
Refer to GI-7, "Component" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.

Revision: 2007 September PS-18 D40

 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
A
Steering Wheel INFOID:0000000002978804

B
Steering wheel axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
C
Steering Angle INFOID:0000000002978805

Body Narrow Wide D

Drive type 2WD 4WD
Tire 195R15C 205R16C 255/70R16
E
Minimum 36° 0′ (36.0°) 33° 30′ (33.5°)
Inner wheel (A)
Normal 38° 0′ (38.0°) 35° 30′ (35.5°)
Minimum 31° 35′ (31.6°) 29° 30′ (29.5°) F
Outer wheel (B)
Normal 33° 35′ (33.6°) 31° 30′ (31.5°)

Steering Column INFOID:0000000002978806

PS

STEERING COLUMN LENGTH

H
Steering column length “L”
553.0 mm (21.77 in)
(2WD models)

SGIA1746E
L

Steering column length “L”

556.4 mm (21.91 in)
(4WD models)
M

P
SGIA1747E

TILT MECHANISM OPERATING RANGE

Revision: 2007 September PS-19 D40

 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE INFORMATION >

A1 49.2 mm (1.937 in)

Tilt mechanism operating range
A2 24.6 mm (0.969 in)

SGIA1748E

Steering Outer Socket and Inner Socket INFOID:0000000002978807

Steering gear type PR32K

Swinging torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
4.84 - 46.7 N (0.5 - 4.8 kg, 1 - 10 lb)
Outer socket Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud
Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
Swinging torque 1.0 - 7.8 N·m (0.11 - 0.79 kg-m, 9 - 69 in-lb)
• Measurement on spring balance
Inner socket 12.1 - 93.7 N (1.2 - 9.6 kg, 3 - 21 lb)
• Measuring point at *mark shown in the figure
Axial end play 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less
Inner socket length “L” 81.3 mm (3.201 in)

SGIA0950E

Revision: 2007 September PS-20 D40

 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE INFORMATION >
Steering Gear INFOID:0000000002978808

Steering gear type PR32K

Narrow body 89.0 mm (3.50 in) B
Rack neutral position, dimension “L” (rack stroke)
Wide body 84.0 mm (3.31 in)

SGIA0877E F

Oil Pump INFOID:0000000002978809

PS

Engine models YD QR
8,500 - 9,300 kpa (85 - 93 bar, 86.7 - 94.9 kg/ 8,000 - 8,800 kpa (80 - 88 bar, 81.6 - 89.8 kg/ H
Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure
cm2, 1,233 - 1,349 psi) cm2, 1,160 - 1,276 psi)

Steering Fluid INFOID:0000000002978810

I

Fluid capacity Approx. 1.0 (7/8 Imp qt)

J

Revision: 2007 September PS-21 D40