MANUAL STEERING
N-8prose procedureSTEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
CAUTION
Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti-theft system before disconnecting the battery. (Refer to page T-113.)
On-vehicle Inspection
Steering wheel play
With the wheels in the straight-ahead position, gently turn the steering wheel to the left and right and verify that the play is within specification.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Play | 0—30mm (0—1.18 in) |
Play
0—30mm (0—1.18 in)
NOTE
If the play exceeds specification, either the steering joints are worn or the backlash of the steering gear is excessive.
Looseness or play of steering wheel
Move the steering wheel in directions (1), (2), and (3) to check for column bearing wear, steering shaft joint play, steering wheel looseness, and column looseness.
Steering wheel effort
- 1Jack up the front of the vehicle.
- 2Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right at least 5 times.
- 3Move the steering wheel to put the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
- 4Attach a pull scale to the outermost point of the steering wheel spoke. Then, starting with the wheels in the straight-ahead position, measure the effort required to turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right.
05U0NX-012 - 5If not within specification, check the following: rotation starting torque of pinion, rotation torque of each ball joint, and steering joints.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Steering wheel effortduring one turn of steering wheel | 4.9—29.4 N (0.5—3.0 kg, 1.1—6.6 lb) |
Steering wheel effortduring one turn of steering wheel
4.9—29.4 N (0.5—3.0 kg, 1.1—6.6 lb)