Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Steering » Steering system (ST) » Steering gear and linkage
Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove outer socket locknut and outer socket.
2. Remove boot clamps and boot.
3. Remove inner socket.

ASSEMBLY

1. Apply Three Bond 1111B or equivalent to inner socket and turn pinion fully to retract inner socket into gear housing assembly.
2. Install large end (1) of boot (2) to gear housing assembly.
3. Install small end (3) of boot (2) to inner socket boot mounting groove.
4. Install boot clamp to boot small end.
5. Install boot clamp to boot large end using Tool.

   CAUTION: Do not reuse boot clamps.

Tool number : KV40107300 ( - )

6. Adjust inner socket to standard length (L) and then tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Check length of inner socket (L) again after tightening lock nut. Make sure that the length is the standard.

Inner socket length (L) : Refer to ST "Ball Joint Swing Force".

CAUTION: Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessarily the above value.

Disassembly and Assembly

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