Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Inspection

Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Steering / Steering System — Removal and Installation / Steering Gear and Linkage / Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Boot

Check boot for cracks, and replace it if a malfunction is detected.

Gear Housing Assembly

Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches. Replace if there are any abnormal conditions.

Outer Socket and Inner Socket

Check the following items and replace the component if it does not meet the standard.

BALL JOINT SWINGING FORCE

Hook a pull gauge [SST: — (NI-44372)] at the point shown in the figure and pull the pull gauge. Make sure that the pull gauge reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. Replace outer socket and inner socket if they are outside the standard.

Measuring point of outer socket	Ball stud cotter pin hole Moment arm length (B): 71.4 mm (2.811 in)
Measuring point of inner socket	Point shown in the figure Moment arm length (D): 108.4 mm (4.27 in)
Swinging force	: Refer to Steering Gear and Linkage

BALL JOINT ROTATING TORQUE

Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using suitable tool (A). Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specification.

Rotating torque : Refer to Steering Gear and Linkage

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud. Using a dial gauge, measure amount of stud movement, and then make sure that the value is within the following specified range. Replace outer socket and inner socket if the measured value is outside the standard.

Axial end play : Steering Gear and Linkage

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right.
Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle.
- Steering wheel play: Refer to Inspection.
- Neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle: Refer to Inspection.
Perform "ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE". Refer to Work Procedure.
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Work Procedure.

Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY CAUTION: Disassemble and assemble steering gear assembly by fixing the mounting area with a vise using copper plates. Loosen outer socket lock nut, and remove outer socket. CAUTION: To p ...

Heated Steering Wheel Switch

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Removal and Installation
CAUTION: REMOVAL Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to following. City model: Removal and Installation. Off road model: Removal and Installation. Disconnect front fog lamp harness connector. Remove front fog lamp mounting bolts, and then remove front fog lamp. INSTALLATION Note the following item, ...

Basic Repair Procedure
(1) WHEN PLASTIC DEFORMATION OCCURS AT THE CENTER OF THE DAMAGED PORTION (a) Using a hammer or dolly, strike the lowest portion of the dent from behind until it becomes flat. (b) Using the hammer-off-dolly method as shown in the figure, raise the concave portion and lower the convex portion. Then ...

Inside mirror
Basic information In the Nissan Armada, adjust the inside mirror by carefully setting both its height and angle to achieve optimal rearward visibility and driving comfort. Manual anti-glare type (if so equipped) The Nissan Armada manual anti-glare inside mirror can be adjusted to reduce ...

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