Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Adjustment for Rack Sliding Force
DECREASE
Decrease rack sliding force as follows:
1. Loosen adjusting screw two rotations counter clockwise.
CAUTION:
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Do not remove adjusting screw.
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Steering gear must replaced if adjusting screw is removed or loosened more than two rotations.
2. Tighten adjusting screw in 40° - 60° increments until rack sliding force is within specification.
Average rack slid- : 210.7 - 298.9 N (21.49 - 30.49 kgf-cm, force 47.37 - 67.19 lbs.)
Maximum force : 98 N (10 kgf-cm, 22 lbs.) deviation
NOTE: Steering gear must replaced if adjusting screw rotation torque is less than 5.0 Nm (0.9 kgf-cm, 44 inch lbs.).
3. Verify rack sliding force.
4. If rack sliding force is out of specification adjust rack sliding force again.
5. If rack sliding force can not be adjusted within specification replace steering gear.
INCREASE
Increase rack sliding force as follows:
1. Tighten adjusting screw until it is flush with housing surface.
CAUTION:
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Do not remove adjusting screw.
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Steering gear must replaced if adjusting screw is removed or loosened more than two rotations.
2. Loosen adjusting screw in 40° - 60° increments until rack sliding force is within specification.
Average rack sliding force: 210.7 - 298.9 N (21.49 - 30.49 kgf-cm, 47.37 - 67.19 lbs.)
Maximum force deviation: 98 N (10 kgf-cm, 22 lbs.)