Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Steering gear and linkage
Inspection
BOOT
Check boot for cracks. Replace if any damage is found.
OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
Boot
- Check boot for cracks, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Gear Housing
- Check gear housing for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.
- Ball joint swinging torque
- Hook a spring balance to the ball stud and inner socket measuring point (*) and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the specification.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Swinging torque : Refer to ST-19, "Steering Gear".
- Ball joint rotating torque
- Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using suitable tool. Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specification.
Rotating torque : Refer to ST-19, "Steering Gear"
- Ball joint axial end play
- Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg, 111 lb) to ball stud. Measuring the amount of stud movement using a dial gauge, make sure that the value is within specification. Replace outer socket (A) and inner socket (B) if the measured value is outside specification.
Axial end play : Refer to ST-19, "Steering Gear".
Steering column
Inspection
HOLE COVER SEAL, HOLE COVER AND LOWER SHAFT
Check each part of hole cover seal, hole cover and steering column and lower
shaft for damage or other malfunctions.
Replace if necessary. ...
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Unit disassembly and assembly
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Exploded View
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
Steering gear
Inner boot clamp
Boot
Outer boot clamp
Outer socket
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
Remove outer socket lock nut and remove outer socket.
Remove inne ...
Door mirror glass
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Release the metal clips and pawls that retain the door mirror
glass using a suitable tool, disconnect the harness connectors
(A) (if equipped) from the door mirror glass and remove.
Metal clip
: Pawl
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the rever ...
Fuel efficient driving tips
Follow these easy-to-use Fuel Efficient Driving
Tips to help you achieve the most fuel economy
from your vehicle.
Use Smooth Accelerator and Brake
Pedal Application
Avoid rapid starts and stops.
Use smooth, gentle accelerator and
brake application whenever possibl ...
