Nissan Titan Rack and Pinion Replacement (2004-2015)

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In this video I show the steps and procedures necessary to replace the rack and Pinion from a Nissan Titan. Same procedures can be taken to do the job on the Nissan Armada. Exercise extreme caution when looking at vehicles in working underneath them. And always use the factory service manual as a reference for repairs. Also an alignment will be needed directly after you were done with a job. Without one, Your tire is aware of normally quick. Thank you for watching and if you enjoyed the video please like and subscribe. If you have a question please leave something in the comment section. Thank you

CAUTION: Spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if steering column is separated from steering gear assembly. Therefore secure steering wheel to avoid turning.

REMOVAL

1. Turn wheels to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove wheel and tire from vehicle using power tool.
3. Remove undercover using power tool.
4. On 4WD model, remove front final drive, then support drive shafts with wire.




5. Make sure slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, while checking that mark on steering gear assembly aligns with mark on rear cover cap.
6. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket and discard, then loosen nut.




7. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle using Tool. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. CAUTION: Temporarily tighten nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent Tool from coming off. Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
8. On 2WD model, remove stabilizer bar bolts and reposition stabilizer bar.




9. Remove oil piping (high pressure side and low pressure side) from steering gear assembly, then drain fluid from piping.




10. Remove lower joint bolt on lower shaft.




11. Remove bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly using power tool, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

After removing/installing or replacing steering components, check wheel alignment.
After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor.




With steering wheel in straight ahead position, make sure slit of lower joint fits with the projection on rear cover cap, while checking that mark on steering gear assembly aligns with mark on rear cover cap
After installation, bleed the air from the steering hydraulic system
Tie rod stud 63
Tie rod clamp or jamb nut 65
Steering gear mounting bolt 121
Steering shaft bolt 33