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Steering Columns: Overhaul

NOTE: This article does not outline an overhaul procedure; it is recommended that, should damage to the column occur, it be replaced as an assembly.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft.Lbs. (mkg) 
Steering Wheel Nut  
  210, 510 & 810 27-38 (3.7-5.3)
  200SX & 310 22-25 (3.0-3.5)
Steering Column Clamp Bolts  
  210, 510 & 810 9-13 (1.2-1.8)
  200SX 11-13 (1.5-1.8)
  310 6.5-10 (0.9-1.4)
Rubber Coupling-to-Worm Shaft 29-36 (4.0-5.0)
Upper Joint Shaft-to-Column Bolt  
  310 14-17 (1.9-2.4)
Lower Joint-to-Steering Gear  
  310 14-17 (1.9-2.4)