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) | |