Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 748

STEERING COLUMN

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a.

Remove fixing bolt (1).

b.

Remove pressed cam nut holder (2) from intermediate shaft
yoke.

c.

Remove cam nut (3).

11. Remove steering column assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Never impact on the axis when removing steering column assembly.
• Place a matching mark on both intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing

intermediate shaft.

• Never repeat static steering. (Motor and EPS control unit is heated.)
• Be careful when removing steering column assembly from the vehicle because it is heavy.
• Keep steering column assembly away from magnetic sources.
• Never disassemble steering column assembly. It is not separable.
Be careful of the following points when installing the steering column assembly.

CAUTION:

Never reuse cam nut and fixing bolt.
1.

Check that all parts of the cam nut holder are removed.

2.

Fit yoke to pinion shaft, ensuring no clearance between yoke and pinion shaft.

3.

Insert cam nut fully.

4.

Whilst holding cam nut in position by hand, insert bolt and tighten to specified torque. Take care to hold
cam nut in correct axial position during this process.

5.

After intermediate shaft fitted, make sure there is no gap (A)
between the yoke (1), pinion shaft (2) and cam nut (3).

CAUTION:

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-

78, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL
POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are.
• Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge (SST: ST3127S000). Replace

steering column assembly if outside the standard.

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Standard

Rotating torque

: Refer to 

ST-18, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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STEERING COLUMN

• Measure the length “L” as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a

minor collision. Replace steering column assembly (with motor,
reduction gear, sensor) if outside the standard.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are.
• Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel

turning angle. Refer to 

ST-7, "Inspection"

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• Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range “L

1

”, “L

2

” as

shown in the figure.

Standard

Steering column length “L”

: Refer to 

ST-18, "Steer-

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Range"

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SGIA1345J

Standard

Tilt operating range “L

1

”

: Refer to 

ST-18, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

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Telescopic operating 

range “L

2

”

: Refer to 

ST-18, "Steering 

Column Operating 
Range"

.

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Exploded View

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

LHD models

RHD models

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

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1.

Fire wall seal

2.

Steering gear assembly

3.

Front suspension member

: Vehicle front

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JSGIA0136GB

1.

Fire wall seal

2.

Steering gear assembly

3.

Heat insulator

4.

Front suspension member

: Vehicle front

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

LHD models

RHD models

JSGIA0139GB

1.

Outer socket

2.

Outer socket lock nut

3.

Inner socket

4.

Boot clamp (small diamater)

5.

Boot

6.

Boot clamp (large diameter)

7.

Gear housing assembly

: Apply Molywhite LSG or equivalent.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

JSGIA0137GB