Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Steering Gear: Testing and Inspection
Checking Steering Gear
CHECKING STEERING GEAR
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Check gear housing and boots for looseness and damage, and fluid leakage.
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Check gear housing and boots for fluid leakage. Refer to PS-6, "Checking Fluid Leakage". See: Power Steering/Power Steering Fluid/Testing and
Inspection/Checking Fluid Leakage
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Check connection with steering column for looseness.
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Prior to removing the steering gear from the vehicle, check rack sliding force. Refer to PS-18, "CHECKING RACK SLIDING FORCE". See:
Checking Rack Sliding Force
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If rack sliding force is not within specification, adjust rack sliding force.