Infiniti Q45 (FY33). Manual — part 540

SST675C

SBF812E

Removal

STEERING WHEEL

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Remove air bag module and spiral cable. Refer to RS section,
“Removal — Air Bag Module and Spiral Cable”.

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STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN

ST-11

SRS230

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Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel.

a.

Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

b.

Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left about 2.5 or 3.5
revolutions from the right end position. Align the two marks
(

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G

).

CAUTION:

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The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable
may snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited
number of turns.
(The spiral cable can be turned up to about 2.5 or 3.5 turns
from the neutral position to both the right and left. The
number of turns depends on the spiral cable type. Always
confirm the number indicated on the caution label
attached to the spiral cable before starting work.)

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Always work from the side of air bag module.

SST818C

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Remove steering wheel with Tool.

SST687C

Installation

STEERING WHEEL

Place combination switch assembly with the L-mark side facing
down.

SST688C

Align the protruding portions of combination switch assembly with
their corresponding holes in steering wheel, then install steering
wheel. Refer to the figure at left.

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN

Removal (Cont’d)

ST-12

SST800A

STEERING COLUMN

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When installing steering column, fingertighten all lower bracket
and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely. Do not
apply undue stress to steering column.

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When attaching coupling joint, be sure tightening bolt faces
cutout portion.

CAUTION:

After installation, turn steering wheel to make sure it moves
smoothly. Ensure the number of turns are the same from
straight forward position to left and right locks.
Be sure that the steering wheel is in a neutral position when
driving straight ahead.

Disassembly and Assembly

SST676C

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STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN

Installation (Cont’d)

ST-13

SST677C

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When disassembling and assembling, unlock steering lock
with key.

a.

Install O-rings

q

1

before inserting shaft into jacket tube.

Ensure that rounded surface of snap ring faces toward bear-
ing when snap ring is installed.

b.

Install snap ring on upper shaft.

SST678C

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Steering lock

a.

Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate
tool.

b.

Install new self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear
type screw heads.

SST837C

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After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism opera-
tion.

SST315B

Inspection

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When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steer-
ing column as follows and replace damaged parts.

a.

Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate
with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering
column as an assembly, if necessary.

b.

Check steering column lower shaft for deformation or break-
age. Replace if necessary.

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When the vehicle is involved in a light collision, check steering
column length “L

1

” and steering column lower shaft length “L

2

”.

If it is not within specifications, replace steering column as an
assembly.

Steering column length “L

1

”:

633 - 668 mm (24.92 - 26.30 in)

Steering column lower shaft length “L

2

”:

334.5 mm (13.17 in)

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN

Disassembly and Assembly (Cont’d)

ST-14