Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation
WARNING:
Removal
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steering gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
Fix the steering wheel.
Remove driver knee air bag module. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove steering shaft fixing bolt 
and nut 
, and separate lower joint 
from steering shaft 
.
Remove lower joint fixing fixing bolt , and remove lower joint from steering gear assembly .
CAUTION:
When removing lower joint, never insert a tool, such as a screwdriver, into the yoke groove to pull out the lower joint. In case of the violation of the above, replace lower joint with a new one.
Turn carpet and remove the hole cover mounting nuts.
Remove upper joint fixing bolt and nut , and separate steering shaft from upper joint .
Remove the steering shaft and hole cover assembly.
Remove collar, hole cover seal, and hole cover assembly.
CAUTION:
Never damage hole cover seal.
Perform a post-removal inspection. Refer to Inspection.
Installation
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Never reuse steering shaft fixing bolt and nut.
Never reuse lower joint fixing fixing bolt.
Insert the hole cover seal
into the steering shaft and install it until side of the hole cover seal and side of the hole cover 
come into contact. 
CAUTION:
If bellow
of hole cover seal is out of position as shown, push bellow of hole cover seal into design position by hand.
: Hole cover Never damage the seal lip of the hole cover seal with the tip of the steering shaft.
Install clamp as shown in the figure.
A : 90 degrees 
: Vehicle front Tighten the clamp and check the length (A).
Clamp length (A) : 16 - 20 mm (0. 63 - 0.79 in) Insert the collar
into the steering shaft , make sure that the claws of the collar are not half-fitted into the grooves of the steering shaft, and that they are fully seated all the way.
: OK : NG After tightening the upper joint fixing bolt
and nut , check the no clearance between steering shaft , bolt and upper joint .
CAUTION:
Never reuse upper joint mounting nut.
When installing lower joint, tighten the steering gear side fixing bolt first.
When installing the lower joint to steering gear assembly, perform the following procedure.
After aligning the blocking phase of pinion, the lower joint
shall be inserted to the pinion shaft of steering gear assembly until lower joint lower surface is in contact with pinion shaft of steering gear assembly surface .
Insert bolt
to lower joint , and tighten bolt to the specified torque.
: Pinion shaft of steering gear assembly
CAUTION:
Do not insert the bolt from the reverse direction.
Be sure to insert the bolt
in the correct position before fastening.
: Lower joint : Pinion shaft of steering gear assembly
When installing lower joint
to steering shaft , check the fixing length (A).
A : 15.9 - 21.9 mm (0.626 - 0.862 in) After tightening the steering shaft fixing bolt
and nut , check the no clearance between lower joint , bolt and steering shaft .
CAUTION:
Never reuse steering shaft mounting nut.
Perform a post-installation inspection. Refer to Inspection.
Exploded View
STEERING SHAFT
Steering shaft Lower joint Hole cover* Clamp* Hole cover seal Collar Upper joint *: Replace and as a set. : Always replace after every disassembly. : N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) : N·m ...
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check dust boot clamp (looseness and disconnection) and dust boot (scratches, cracks, and holes). Replace the lower joint, as necessary.
Check each part of lower joint for dam ...
Other materials:
Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
The removal of 12V battery may cause a DTC detection error.
HOW TO DISCONNECT 12V BATTERY TERMINAL
Disconnect 12V battery terminal according to instruction described below.
Open the hood.
Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
Turn ignition switch to the OFF position with the d ...
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Never damage front door panel.
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
When removing, always use a remover tool that is made of plastic to prevent damage to the parts.
Fully open front door.
Remove pull handle cap.Apply protective tape (A) on front door finisher to protect it from damage.
Remove pull handle cap ...
Diagnosis Procedure
PERFORM THE SELF-DIAGNOSIS
With CONSULT
Perform self-diagnosis for “ABS”.
Is DTC detected?
YES>>
Check the DTC. Refer to DTC Index.
NO>>
GO TO 2.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR
Pull or push parking brake switch, check operation sound of parking brake actuator.
Is the inspection resul ...
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