Steering Wheel & Steering Column: Inspection: Notes

• When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steering column as follows and replace damaged parts.

1. Check column bearings for damage and unevenness. Lubricate with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering column as an assembly, if necessary.
2. Check steering column lower shaft for deformation and breakage. Replace if necessary.

• When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length "L₁ ", "L₂ " and "L₃ ". See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .

  Steering column length  "L₁ ":

  716.7 - 718.7 mm (28.22 - 28.30 in) 

  Steering column lower shaft length  "L₂ ":

  178 - 180 mm (7.01 - 7.09 in) 

  Steering column upper joint length  "L₃ ":

  430.7 - 432.7 mm (16.96 - 17.04 in) 

If out of the specifications, replace steering column upper joint or steering column as an assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Column And Lower Shaft Length

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column Upper Joint Length

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.