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. ...
Other materials:
Brake piping
FRONT
FRONT : Exploded View
Master cylinder secondary to
ABS actuator brake tube
Master cylinder primary to
ABS actuator brake tube
Brake tube bracket
Brake tube (LH)
Brake tube (RH)
ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit)
ABS actuator to connector
brake tu ...
Corrosion protection
Most common factors contributing to vehicle
corrosion
Most vehicle corrosion is caused by:
the accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas
damage to paint and other protective coatings
caused by gravel and stone chip ...
Adjust
For adjustable head restraint/headrest
Adjust the head restraint/headrest so the center
is level with the center of your ears. If your ear
position is still higher than the recommended
alignment, place the head restraint/headrest at
the highest position.
For non-adjustable head restraint ...
