Inspection After Disassembly

Joint Cover

Check joint cover protrusion for damage. Replace if damaged.

Rack and Pinion Assembly

Rotate pinion assembly and check for torque variation or rattle. Replace steering gear as necessary.

Gear Housing Assembly

Check gear housing assembly for damage or scratches. Replace steering gear as necessary.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket

1. Check ball joint swinging torque.
   • Hook Tool at the points P1, P2 as shown and pull the Tool. Make sure that the Tool reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace inner socket (1) and outer socket (2) if they are outside the standard. Refer to , "STEERING GEAR (R24K) ".

   Tool number: - (J-44372) 

   Fig 1: Checking Ball Joint Swinging Torque

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2. Ball joint axial end play
   • Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 111 lb-f) to ball stud. Measure amount of stud movement using a dial gauge, and then make sure that the value is within the specified range. Replace outer socket and inner socket if the measured value is outside the standard. Refer to , "STEERING GEAR (R24K) ".
     Fig 2: Applying Axial Load To Ball Stud

     Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.