Removal and Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position. The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.6 revolutions from the right end position and ending with the locating pin at the top.
- If equipped with VDC, refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION " for steering angle sensor adjustment.
- After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure no malfunction is detected. Refer to "SRS OPERATION CHECK ".
- Tighten steering wheel center nut to specification. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CAUTION:
- The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the cable is not installed in the correct position.
- With the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.