Maxima GXE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1999)
Steering Gear: Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Housing Movement [3] ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 mm (0.08 inch) or less
Insulator Bracket ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 - 5 Nm (35 - 43 in.lb)
Rack Sliding Force [1] and [2] .................................................................................................................................................. 186 - 284 N (40 - 48 lbs.)
Except Above Range .................................................................................................................................................................. 294 N (66 lbs.) Max.
Rack Stroke ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 70.5 mm (2.776 inch)
Returning Angle .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40 - 60°
Steering Overall Gear Ratio ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16.7
Turns Of Steering Wheel (Lock To Lock) .................................................................................................................................................................. 2.95
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
End Cover ................................................................................................................................................................................ 59 - 74 Nm (43 - 54 ft.lbs)
Lock Nut .................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 - 59 Nm (29 - 43 ft.lb)
Lines (Return/Supply) ............................................................................................................................................................... 20 - 26 Nm (14 - 20 ft.lb)
Mounting Brackets Fasteners ..................................................................................................................................................... 73 - 97 Nm (54 - 72 ft.lb)
Rear Cover Cap ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 - 21 Nm (12 - 15 ft.lb)
Retainer Adjusting Screw:
Initial Tightening Torque ................................................................................................................................................... 4.9 - 5.9 Nm (43 - 52 ft.lb)
Retightening Torque After Loosening ........................................................................................................................................... 0.2 Nm (20.4 in.lb)
Tightening Torque After Gear Has Settled ....................................................................................................................................... 4.9 Nm (43 ft.lb)
[1]: Under normal operating oil pressure at rack speed of 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) per second.
[2]: When the range is within ±11.5 mm (±0.453 inch) from the neutral position.
[3]: Apply a force of 49 N (11 lbs.) to the steering wheel to check the gear housing movement.