Frontier XE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
Steering Gear: Mechanical Specifications
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Backlash [3] ............................................................................................................................................................................ 0 - 0.1 mm (0 - 0.004 inch)
End Play [1] ........................................................................................................................................................................ less than 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Turning Torque:
360° From Straight Ahead .................................................................................................................................... 0.15 - 0.78 Nm (1.3 - 6.9 inch lbs.)
As Compared To Above ..................................................................................................................................... 0.25 - 1.32 Nm (2.2 - 11.7 inch lbs.)
Maximum ............................................................................................................................................................ 1.03 - 1.47 Nm (9.1 - 13.0 inch lbs.)
Turns Of Steering Wheel (Lock-To-Lock) .................................................................................................................................................................... 3.4
Steering Gear Ratio ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15:1
Steering Wheel Turning Force [2] ...................................................................................................................................................... 39 N (9 lbs.) or less
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Gear Housing to Frame .......................................................................................................................................................... 84 - 96 Nm (62 - 71 ft. lbs.)
Rear Housing Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................ 56 - 64 Nm (41 - 47 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Cover Bolts ........................................................................................................................................................ 56 - 64 Nm (41 - 47 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft Cover Lock Nut ................................................................................................................................................. 29 - 44 Nm (22 - 33 ft. lbs.)
Sector Shaft to Pitman Arm Nut ..................................................................................................................................... 235 - 265 Nm (174 - 195 ft. lbs.)
Lower Joint to Stub Shaft ....................................................................................................................................................... 24 - 29 Nm (17 - 22 ft. lbs.)
[1]: At sector shaft end in neutral position.
[2]: At 360° from neutral position and circumference of steering wheel.
[3]: At pitman arm top end (in straight ahead position).