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Steering Wheel Turning Torque

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  1. Park the vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
  2. Tires need to be inflated to the specified pressure. Refer to "TIRE AIR PRESSURE ".
  3. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Check that the power steering fluid is at the operating temperature.

    Fluid temperature: 50 - 80°C (122 - 176°F) 

  6. Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using the preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].

    Steering wheel turning torque: Refer to  "STEERING WHEEL TURNING TORQUE ".

    Fig 1: Measuring Steering Wheel Turning Torque Using Preload Gauge
    G08891494Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. If steering wheel turning torque is out of the specification, check rack sliding force and relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump. Regarding relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump, refer to "VK56VD: INSPECTION " (VK56VD), "VQ37VHR: INSPECTION " (VQ37VHR).
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