Inspection After Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Boot

Check boot for tears, cracks and deformation. Replace if necessary.

Gear Housing Assembly

Check gear housing assembly for dents, cracks or damage. Replace as an assembly if necessary.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket

SWING TORQUE

Measure the swing torque, using Tool. When ball stud and inner socket start moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace the socket.

Tool number : - (J-44372)

Outer socket swing torque Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "

Fig 1: Measuring Swing Torque Of Inner Socket Using Tool

OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET REFERENCE CHART

Item	Outer socket	Inner socket
Measuring point	Cotter pin hole of stud	Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "
Swing torque	Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "	Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "
Measuring value	"STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "	Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "

ROTATING TORQUE

Measure the rotating torque, using Tool. If the value is outside the specification, replace the outer sockets.
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Outer socket rotating torque Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "

Fig 2: Measuring Rotating Torque Of Outer Socket Using Tool

AXIAL END PLAY

Apply a load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f) to the ball stud axially. Use a dial gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud makes. If the value is outside the specification, replace the sockets.
Outer socket : Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "

Inner socket : Refer to "STEERING GEAR OUTER AND INNER SOCKET "

Fig 3: Axial Load To Ball Stud With Torque Specifications