Frontier XE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
a. Install steering gear on Tool.
b. Turn stub shaft all the way to right and left several times.
c. Measure turning torque at 360° position from straight ahead position with Tools.
Turning torque 360°: 0.15 - 0.78 Nm (1.3 - 6.9 inch lbs.)
d. Measure turning torque at straight ahead position.
Straight ahead position is a position where stub shaft is turned 2.14 turns (two full turns and 50°) from lock position.
Turning torque at straight ahead position:
0.25 - 1.32 Nm (2.2 - 11.7 inch lbs.) higher than turning torque at 360°.
Maximum turning torque:
1.03 - 1.47 Nm (9.1 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
If turning torque is not within specifications, adjust by turning sector shaft adjusting screw.
2. Tighten adjusting screw lock nut with tools.
Pre-Disassembly Inspection