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Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install the tilt device to the jacket tube. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ".
    NOTE:
    • Turn the tilt lever to the unlock side while at work to make it easier.
    • That can avoid the column shaft's sudden descent when the tilt lever is operated on the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tilt Lever & Spring
    G01347644Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. When the tilt lever is in the locked position (operation range is about 40°), tighten lock nut at the specified torque to make the tilt lever locked.
    1. Tightening Torque: 
    2. 13.5 - 18.6 N.m (1.4 - 1.8 kg-m, 10 - 13 ft-lb) 
      Fig 2: Locating Tilt Lever Lock & Unlock Position
      G01347645Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Tightening Lock Nut
      G01347646Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Apply grease to the part shown in the figure of component. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ".
  4. Install the steering column shaft to the jacket tube, tighten the lock nut at the specified torque.
    1. Tightening Torque: 25 - 34 N.m (2.6 - 3.4 kg-m, 19 - 25 ft-lb)