Sentra L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC (E16S) (1985)
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Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Rack & Pinion
Removal and Installation
1.
Raise and support front of vehicle and remove wheels.
2.
Disconnect power steering hose clamp, then the hose at steering gear and drain fluid into a suitable container.
3.
Disconnect side rod studs from steering knuckles.
4.
On Pulsar and Sentra models, support transaxle with a suitable jack, then remove exhaust pipe and rear engine mounts, if necessary.
5.
On all models, remove bolt securing lower joint to steering gear pinion and remove lower joint from pinion.
6.
Remove steering gear attaching bolts and, on 1984-86 Stanza models, the cylinder tubes.
7.
Remove steering gear and linkage assembly from vehicle.
8.
Reverse procedure to install.
Disassembly
1.
Install steering gear in suitable vise, then disconnect cylinder tube and drain fluid.
2.
Measure pinion rotating torque and rack starting force. If they are not within specifications, adjust retainer adjusting screw. If adjustments cannot
be made, replace steering gear assembly. Pinion rotating torque should be less than 16 inch lbs. on 1984-86 200SX and Sentra, Stanza Wagon and
1985-86 Maxima or 5.2-8.7 inch lbs. on all other models. Rack starting force should be less than 55 lbs. on 1984-86 200SX, 1985-86 Maxima and
Sentra, 15-37 lbs. on 1984 Sentra, 40 lbs. on Stanza Wagon or 22-35 lbs. on all other models.
Fig. 17 Rack & pinion type power steering gear disassembled. 1984-86 Pulsar, Sentra, Stanza & 200SX, 1982-86 Maxima & 1987-88 Stanza 2WD Wagon (Typical)
3.
Remove boot clamps and breather hoses, then flatten lock plates, Fig. 17.
4.
Disconnect tie rod inner socket and remove tie rod assembly from steering gear assembly.
5.
Remove tie rod inner socket from tie rod outer socket. Do not disassemble inner socket assembly and outer socket assembly.
6.
On cylinder tube ``L,'' disconnect flare nut at cylinder side, then the flare nut at pinion housing side. Remove cylinder tube ``R'' in same manner.
7.
Loosen adjusting screw locknut and remove retainer adjusting screw, then remove retainer.
8.
Remove rear cover cap.
9.
Remove and discard snap ring, housing plug, and self locking nut.
10.
Remove pinion assembly by tapping lightly with plastic hammer.
11.
Separate rear housing cover from pinion, then remove and discard rear oil seal.
12.
Remove and discard O-ring.
13.
Remove and discard pinion oil seal.
14.
Scribe alignment marks on and remove cylinder end housing.
15.
Disconnect cylinder locknut and separate cylinder from pinion housing.