Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Unit disassembly and assembly

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

1. Steering gear
2.  Inner boot clamp
3.  Boot
4.  Outer boot clamp
5.  Outer socket

Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

1.  Remove outer socket lock nut and remove outer socket.
2.  Remove inner and outer boot clamps and remove boot.

ASSEMBLY

1.  Apply recommended grease to inner socket.
2.  Install boot to steering gear.
3.  Install inner boot clamp (1) to boot and secure using Tool (A).

Tool number : (KV40107300) ( — )

CAUTION:

•  Install inner boot clamp (1) securely to boot groove, and crimp it so as to have clearance (B) of 3 mm (0.12 in) or less as shown.
•  Inspect boot clamps and replace as necessary.

4.  Install outer boot clamp to boot.

CAUTION: Inspect boot and replace as necessary.

5. Install outer socket (3) and lock nut (2) to achieve length (A).

   Check that inner socket (1) and outer socket (3) measure to standard length (B), then tighten lock nut (2) to the specified torque. Check length again after tightening lock nut (2).

B : Refer to ST-19, "Steering Gear".

CAUTION:

•  Adjust toe-in after this procedure. Length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessary the value above.
•  When tightening lock nut, be sure to fix outer socket with a wrench or equivalent to prevent ball joint from getting contact with knuckle.

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