Steering Column: Inspection

Check column bearings for smooth even operation. If necessary, grease bearings with lubricant.
Check column tube for deformation or breaks. Replace components as required.

If vehicle has been involved in a collision, check steering column dimensions "A" and "B" in Steering Column Table. See Figure .

STEERING COLUMN TABLE

Models

"A" In. (mm)

200SX

Manual Steering

7.05 (179)

Power Steering

7.09 (180)

210

7.52 (191)

310 ⁽¹⁾

24.04-24.16 (610.7-613.7)

Maxima

15.95 (405.2)

Sentra

18.95-19.07 (481.3-484.3)

Stanza

Std. Column

24.21-24.25 (615.0-616.0)

Tilt Column

26.02 (661.0-662.0)

⁽¹⁾	Measurement "B" is 16.56-16.67 (420.5-423.5).

Check column bearings for smooth even operation. If necessary, lubricate bearings.
Check column tube for deformation or breaks. Replace components if necessary.
Check column shaft spring and replace, if weak or worn. Check for any space between column tube bracket and block (mounted in bracket.) If there is any clearance between block and bracket, steering column has been damaged and must be replaced.
On 200SX, 210, 310, and Maxima models, measure distance shown in Figure .