Maxima GLE V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2002)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
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The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS "Air bag" component part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set the front wheels in the
straight-ahead direction. Do not rotate the steering column while the steering gear is removed.
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Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
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Detach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.
1. Remove front exhaust tube.
2. Set a suitable transmission jack under transaxle.
3. Remove center member and rear engine mounting.
4. Remove front stabilizer bar.
5. Remove steering gear assembly.
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Install pipe connector.
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Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pressure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tightening will damage threads
of connector or O-ring.
Connector tightening torque:
1 Low-pressure side 27 - 39 Nm (2.8 - 4.0 kg-m, 20 - 29 ft. lbs.)
2 High-pressure side 15 - 25 Nm (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft. lbs.)
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The O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper O-ring.