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 "
OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET REFERENCE CHARTItem 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 "
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 "