Nissan Versa (N17): Steering column
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1. Steering column assembly 2. Clamp
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- Keep steering column assembly away from magnetic sources.
- Do not disassemble steering column assembly.
- While removing the steering column assembly, do not move the
steering gear.
- When removing the steering column assembly, be careful not to
allow the intermediate shaft to turn.
- Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
- Place the steering column tilt to the lowest selection.
- Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP, "Removal and
Installation".
- Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR"Removal and Installation".
- Remove steering wheel. Refer to ST "Exploded View".
- Remove steering column covers. Refer to IP "Removal and Installation".
- Remove spiral cable. Refer to SR "Removal and Installation".
- Remove combination switch. Refer to EXL "Exploded View"
- Remove the cluster lid A. Refer to IP "Removal and Installation"
- Disconnect the harness connectors from the steering switch.
- Remove the key cylinder only if the steering column is being replaced.
Refer to TM "Removal and
Installation".
- Place the steering column tilt to the middle selection.
CAUTION:
Do not change the position of the tilt mechanism until the steerign column
is reinstalled.
- Loosen the steering shaft lower joint bolt.
- Remove the intermediate shaft upper bolt and separate intermediate shaft
from steering column assembly.
Refer to ST "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
- Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering
column assembly before removing
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 damaged.
- Disconnect the harness connectors from EPS control unit.
- Remove steering column assembly.
- Remove EPS control unit from steering column assembly. Refer to STC
"Removal and Installation".
- Remove clamp from steering column assembly.
- Perform inspection after removal. Refer to ST "Inspection".
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 "Exploded View".
- When connecting intermediate shaft upper side (1) and column
shaft, make sure the bolt is securely seated in groove (A) of column
shaft before final tightening.
- After installing steering column assembly, perform self-diagnosis
with CONSULT to ensure correct operation. Refer to STC
"CONSULT Function".
- Perform inspection after installation. Refer to ST "Inspection".

Inspection
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 standard.
Tool number : - (J-25765-A)
Rotating torque : Refer to ST "Steering Column Operating
Range".

- 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.
Steering column length (L) : Refer to ST "Steering
Column Operating Range".

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other
malfunctions. Replace if there are any
abnormal conditions.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering
wheel turning force, and front wheel
turning angle. Refer to ST "Inspection".
- Check tilt mechanism operating range (T) as shown.
Tilt operating range (T) : Refer to ST "Steering Column Operating
Range".

Exploded View
1. Steering wheel
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, secure cable with a tape so that case and
rotating part stay aligned. This will
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