Removal and Installation: Installation

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steering gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.

Tighten the clamp to the specified torque and check the clamp length (A).
A : 14.0 - 18.0 mm (0.551 - 0.709 in)
When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below.
- Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position.
  NOTE: To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and then measure the intermediate position of the distance.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clamp Length
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of gear housing assembly (B).
  
  Fig 2: Aligning Rear Cover Cap Projection With Marking Position Of Gear Housing Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position of gear housing assembly (B).
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".
Check the following after installation:
- Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
- Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle. Refer to "INSPECTION ".