Nissan Versa Sedan. Instruction - part 752

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STEERING COLUMN

• When removing intermediate shaft, do not insert any tool into the yoke groove to pull out the

intermediate shaft or damage could occur. Replace intermediate shaft with a new one if dam-

aged.

15. Disconnect the harness connectors from EPS control unit.
16. Remove steering column assembly.
17. Remove EPS control unit from steering column assembly. Refer to 

STC-40, "Removal and Installation"

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18. Remove clamp from steering column assembly.
19. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

ST-10, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

• Do not impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.

• When installing the steering column cover, check that the vehicle harness is not stuck in the cover.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• For intermediate shaft bolt direction, refer to 

ST-12, "Exploded View"

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• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column

shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-

umn shaft before final tightening.

• After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis

with CONSULT to ensure correct operation. Refer to 

STC-9,

"CONSULT Function"

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• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

ST-10, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any

abnormal conditions.

• Measure steering column rotating torque using Tool (A). Replace

steering column assembly if the rotating torque is outside the stan-

dard.

• Measure the steering column length (L) as shown, if vehicle has

been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column

assembly (with motor, reduction gear, sensor) if (L) is outside the

standard.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any

abnormal conditions.

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Tool number

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(J-25765-A)

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-19, "Steering Column Op-

erating Range"

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Steering column length (L) : Refer to 

ST-19, "Steering 

Column Operating Range"

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STEERING COLUMN

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• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-5, "Inspection"

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• Check tilt mechanism operating range (T) as shown.

Tilt operating range (T)

: Refer to 

ST-19, "Steering Column Op-

erating Range"

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STEERING SHAFT

STEERING SHAFT

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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.
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Place the steering column tilt to the middle selection.
3. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to 

IP-20, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Loosen lower joint upper bolt.
5. Remove lower joint lower bolt and separate lower joint from steering gear assembly.

CAUTION:

• Place a matching mark on both lower joint and steering gear assembly before removing lower

joint.

• When removing lower joint, do not insert any tool into the yoke groove to pull out the lower joint.

Replace the lower joint with a new one if damaged.

6. Remove lower joint from intermediate shaft.
7. Remove intermediate shaft bolt (steering column side), and remove intermediate shaft from steering col-

umn assembly.

CAUTION:

• Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before remov-

ing intermediate shaft.

• When removing intermediate shaft, do not insert any tool into the yoke groove to pull out the

intermediate shaft or damage could occur. Replace intermediate shaft with a new one if dam-

aged.

INSTALLATION

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.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Before installation, check that the tilt position is at the middle level.

• For intermediate shaft bolt, and lower joint bolt direction, refer to 

ST-12, "Exploded View"

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1.

Lower joint

2.

Intermediate shaft

3.

Steering column assembly

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STEERING SHAFT

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• To install align the steering gear guide protrusion (A) with the

groove of lower joint (1), make sure the bolt is securely seated in

groove (B) of steering gear before final tightening.

CAUTION:

If a guide protrusion is not included, align with the matching

mark placed at the removal step.

• When tightening lower joint bolt (steering gear assembly side),

temporarily tighten it and make sure there is no sticking or galling

before final tightening.

• When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column

shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of col-

umn shaft before final tightening.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

ST-13, "Inspection"

.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of lower joint for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal condi-

tions.

• Check each part of intermediate shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal

conditions.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of lower joint for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal condi-

tions.

• Check each part of intermediate shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are any abnormal

conditions.

• Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise, or excessive steering effort.

• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle.

- Steering wheel play: Refer to 

ST-5, "Inspection"

.

- Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to  

ST-5,

"Inspection"

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