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Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Remove spiral cable. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the lower knee protector. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the lock nut and bolt (A) from the upper joint (1), then separate the upper joint from the upper shaft.
    GNSAWGIA0396Z-396Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • With the steering linkage disconnected, the spiral cable may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number of turns. The spiral cable can be turned counterclockwise about 2.5 turns from the neutral position.
    • Do not reuse the lock nut.
  5. Remove nuts (A) and bolt (B) from the steering column (1), then remove the steering column assembly from the steering member.
    GNSAWGIA0397Z-397Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the bolt (A) from the lower joint (1) of the lower joint shaft, then remove the lower joint shaft from the vehicle.
    GNSAWGIA0398Z-398Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the lower joint.
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