Your Vehicle: 2009 Nissan-Datsun Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)
 
Vehicle » Steering and Suspension » Steering » Steering Gear » Service and Repair » Overhaul » Assembly  
 
 
  Assembly  
 

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Assembly

  1. Apply Three Bound TB1111 or equivalent to inner socket and turn pinion fully to left with inner socket installed to gear housing assembly.

  

  1. Install large end of boot to gear housing assembly.
  2. Install small end of boot to inner socket boot mounting groove.
  3. Install boot clamp to boot small end.
  4. Install boot clamp to boot large end.

  

  1. Adjust inner socket to standard length "L", and then tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to See: Removal and Replacement\Exploded View. Check length of inner socket "L" again after tightening lock nut.

  

Make sure that the length is the standard.

  

CAUTION:
Adjust toe-in after this procedure. Length achieved after toe-in adjustment should not be more than 98.3 mm max.