Sentra Wagon FWD L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC (E16i) (1988)
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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.
Overhaul
Fig. 28 Rack & pinion type power steering gear disassembled. 1987-88 Pulsar & Sentra
DISASSEMBLY
Refer to Fig. 28 for power steering gear disassembly, noting the following:
1.
Remove center bushing and rack oil seal using a 19 mm socket and extension bar. Use caution not to damage inner surfaces of pinion housing.
2.
Thoroughly clean all parts in suitable cleaning solvent and blow dry with compressed air.
3.
Discard all O-rings and oil seals upon removal.
INSPECTION
Tie Rod Inner & Outer Sockets
1.
Check ball joint swinging force. Swinging force should be 1-20 lbs. on outer ball joint or .37-28 lbs. on inner ball joint.
