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STEERING SECTION STC STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM A B C D E CONTENTS BASIC INSPECTION COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS 13 DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW C1601 BATTERY POWER SUPPLY 13 Work Flow Description .13 DTC Logic 13 Diagnosis Procedure .13 Special Repair Requirement 14 INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Description ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair Requirement ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY : Description ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY : Special Repair Requirement EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION : Description EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION : Special Repair Requirement FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS EPS SYSTEM System Diagram System Description Component Parts Location Component Description DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (EPS CONTROL UNIT) 10 CONSULT-III Function (EPS) 10 Revision: September 2009 F STC H C1604 TORQUE SENSOR 15 Description .15 DTC Logic 15 Diagnosis Procedure .15 Component Inspection .17 Special Repair Requirement 18 I J C1606 EPS MOTOR 19 Description .19 DTC Logic 19 Diagnosis Procedure .19 Component Inspection (EPS Motor) 22 Component Inspection (EPS Motor Angle Sensor) 22 Special Repair Requirement 22 C1607 EEPROM 23 Description .23 DTC Logic 23 Diagnosis Procedure .23 Special Repair Requirement 23 K L M N C1608 CONTROL UNIT 25 Description .25 DTC Logic 25 Diagnosis Procedure .25 Special Repair Requirement 25 C1609 VEHICLE SPEED SIGNAL 27 Description .27 DTC Logic 27 Diagnosis Procedure .27 Special Repair Requirement 28 STC-1 2010 Altima HEV O P C1613 TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION 29 EPS CONTROL UNIT 43 Description 29 DTC Logic 29 Diagnosis Procedure 29 Special Repair Requirement 30 Reference Value 43 Fail Safe 44 DTC Inspection Priority Chart 45 DTC Index 45 C16A0 HV ECU 31 WIRING DIAGRAM 47 Description 31 DTC Logic 31 Diagnosis Procedure 31 Special Repair Requirement 32 ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED POWER STEERING SYSTEM 47 C16A1 EPS DC/DC CONVERTER 33 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS 51 Description 33 DTC Logic 33 Diagnosis Procedure 33 Component Inspection 36 Special Repair Requirement 36 C16A2 EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION 37 Description 37 DTC Logic 37 Diagnosis Procedure 37 Special Repair Requirement 38 U0129 BRAKE ECU COMMUNICATION 39 Wiring Diagram 47 EPS SYSTEM SYMPTOMS 51 Symptom Table 51 NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION 53 Description 53 PRECAUTION 54 PRECAUTIONS 54 Precautions For High-Voltage System 54 Precautions for Inspecting the Hybrid Control System 54 Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" 54 Service Notice or Precautions for EPS System 55 Description 39 DTC Logic 39 Diagnosis Procedure 39 Special Repair Requirement 39 PREPARATION 57 U0293 HV ECU COMMUNICATION 40 PREPARATION 57 Description 40 DTC Logic 40 Diagnosis Procedure 40 Special Repair Requirement 40 EPS WARNING LAMP 41 Description 41 Diagnosis Procedure 41 ECU DIAGNOSIS 43 Revision: September 2009 Commercial Service Tools 57 ON-VEHICLE REPAIR 58 EPS CONTROL UNIT 58 Exploded View 58 Removal and Installation 58 EPS DC/DC CONVERTER 60 Exploded View 60 Removal and Installation 60 STC-2 2010 Altima HEV DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW < BASIC INSPECTION > BASIC INSPECTION A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW Work Flow INFOID:0000000005440463 B DETAILED FLOW 1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER C It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspection First of all, reproduce symptoms, and understand them fully Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully In some cases, it will be necessary to check symptoms by driving vehicle with customer D >> GO TO E 2.CHECK EPS WARNING LAMP STATUS Check EPS warning lamp operation Refer to STC-41, "Description" Is the operation normal? YES >> GO TO NO >> Proceed to STC-41, "Diagnosis Procedure" F 3.CHECK DTC WITH EPS CONTROL UNIT STC With CONSULT-III Perform the self-diagnosis Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis? YES >> GO TO NO >> GO TO H I 4.ERASE DTC MEMORY With CONSULT-III Record DTC Erase DTC once NOTE: After erasing DTC record, currently occurred DTC can be detected by reading out DTC again J K >> GO TO 5.PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE L With CONSULT-III Perform “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” (self-diagnosis) with recorded DTC If two or more DTCs are detected, refer to STC-45, "DTC Inspection Priority Chart" and determine trouble diagnosis order Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis? YES >> GO TO NO >> Check Intermittent Incident Refer to GI-42, "Intermittent Incident" 6.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART BY DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE M N O Perform the diagnosis applicable to the displayed DTC Refer to STC-45, "DTC Index" P >> GO TO 7.PERFORM DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM Perform the diagnosis or repair applicable to the symptom Refer to STC-51, "Symptom Table" >> GO TO 8.CHECK INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL Revision: September 2009 STC-3 2010 Altima HEV DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW < BASIC INSPECTION > Check input/output signal standard of EPS control unit Refer to STC-43, "Reference Value" Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 10 NO >> GO TO 9.FINAL CHECK (WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED) With CONSULT-III Perform “DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE” (self-diagnosis) with applicable DTC Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis? YES >> GO TO NO >> Inspection End 10.FINAL CHECK (WHEN SYMPTOM OCCURRED) Make sure that the symptom is not detected Does symptom remain? YES >> GO TO NO >> Inspection End Revision: September 2009 STC-4 2010 Altima HEV INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT < BASIC INSPECTION > INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT A ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Description INFOID:0000000005440464 B When replacing EPS control unit, this procedure must be performed ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING CONTROL UNIT : Special Repair Requirement C 1.PERFORM EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION D INFOID:0000000005440465 Perform EPS motor angle sensor initialization and torque sensor calibration Refer to STC-5, "EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION : Special Repair Requirement" E >> Inspection End ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY : Description INFOID:0000000005440466 F STC When replacing steering gear assembly, this procedure must be performed ADDITIONAL SERVICE WHEN REPLACING STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY : Special Repair Requirement H INFOID:0000000005440467 1.PERFORM EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION I Perform EPS motor angle sensor initialization and torque sensor calibration Refer to STC-5, "EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION : Special Repair Requirement" J >> Inspection End EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION K EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION : Description L INFOID:0000000005440468 Perform EPS motor angle sensor initialization and torque sensor calibration when replacing EPS control unit, replacing steering gear assembly and/or unbalanced steering wheel turning force NOTE: • If DTC “C1604 TORQUE SENSOR” is detected, torque sensor calibration cannot be performed • If DTC “C1606 EPS MOTOR” is detected, EPS motor angle sensor initialization cannot be performed M N EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION : Special Repair Requirement INFOID:0000000005440469 O 1.CHECK IGNITION POWER SUPPLY With CONSULT-III Turn the ignition switch ON (READY) Select “DATA MONITOR” mode for “EPS” Read out the value of “IGN VOLT” and check voltage NOTE: If ignition power supply voltage is 10 V or less, initialization and calibration cannot be performed Is the voltage 10 – 14V? YES >> GO TO 2 Revision: September 2009 STC-5 2010 Altima HEV P INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT < BASIC INSPECTION > NO >> Charge or replace battery ERASE DTC With CONSULT-III Turn the ignition switch ON (READY) Perform the self-diagnosis NOTE: • If DTC “C1604 TORQUE SENSOR” is detected, torque sensor calibration cannot be performed Erase DTC memory before starting calibration • If DTC “C1606 EPS MOTOR” is detected, EPS motor angle sensor initialization cannot be performed Erase DTC memory before starting initialization Is any malfunction detected by self-diagnosis? YES >> Erase DTC memory or check the malfunctioning system NO >> GO TO 3.PERFORM EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION With CONSULT-III Turn the ignition switch ON (READY) Return the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position Select “WORK SUPPORT” mode for “EPS” Select “SENSOR CALIBLATION” Follow the procedures on the CONSULT-III display to clear the EPS motor angle sensor calibration value, initialize the EPS motor angle sensor value, and calibrate the torque sensor CAUTION: • When initializing the EPS motor angle sensor value, observe the following to stabilize sensor voltage: After turning the ignition switch ON or READY mode, wait for at least 2.5 seconds before turning the steering wheel Do not turn the steering wheel quickly • The steering wheel will vibrate during torque sensor calibration Do not touch the steering wheel while it is vibrating or for seconds after it stops >> Inspection End Revision: September 2009 STC-6 2010 Altima HEV EPS SYSTEM < FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS A EPS SYSTEM System Diagram INFOID:0000000005440470 B CONTROL DIAGRAM C D E F STC H JSGIA0158GB System Description INFOID:0000000005440471 I DESCRIPTION The EPS system generates assist torque to assist steering effort through the operation of the motor installed on the steering gear assembly the direction and amount of power assistance are determined by signals from the torque sensor and controlled in accordance with vehicle speed As a result, steering effort is controlled to be light during low speed driving and moderately high during high speed driving J K L M N O P Revision: September 2009 STC-7 2010 Altima HEV EPS SYSTEM < FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > Component Parts Location INFOID:0000000005440472 ALGIA0001ZZ EPS warning lamp EPS motor angle sensor (in steering gear assembly) EPS motor (in steering gear assembly) Torque sensor (in steering gear assembly) EPS control unit EPS DC/DC converter Steering angle sensor Revision: September 2009 STC-8 2010 Altima HEV EPS SYSTEM < FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > Component Description INFOID:0000000005440473 A Component parts EPS control unit (Electric power steering control unit) Function • Outputs optimum assist torque signal to EPS motor • Reduces output signals to EPS motor and protects EPS motor and EPS control unit when using power steering continuously and excessively • As a fail-safe function, turned off output signal to EPS motor and then enters a manual steering state, if malfunction is detected in EPS system EPS motor Products assist torque by control signal from EPS control unit Torque sensor Detects steering wheel turning force and outputs sensor signal to EPS control unit EPS motor angle sensor Detects EPS motor rotation angle and outputs sensor signal to EPS control unit EPS DC/DC converter Is controlled by EPS control unit Steps down HV battery-supplied voltage to 42V to supply power to EPS motor through motor driving circuit in EPS control unit EPS warning lamp Illuminates if malfunction is detected in electrical system of EPS system Brake ECU Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to EPS control unit • Vehicle speed signal Steering angle sensor Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to EPS control unit • Steering angle signal HV ECU (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU) • • - Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to EPS control unit Power steering assist permission signal Power steering assist stop request signal READY status signal Receives the following signals via CAN communication from EPS control unit Power steering assist signal B C D E F STC H I J K L M N O P Revision: September 2009 STC-9 2010 Altima HEV DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (EPS CONTROL UNIT) < FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS > DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (EPS CONTROL UNIT) CONSULT-III Function (EPS) INFOID:0000000005440474 FUNCTION CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following Diagnostic test mode Function Work support • This mode enables a technician to adjust some devices faster and more accurately by following the indications on CONSULT-III Self-diagnostic result • Self-diagnostic results can be read and erased quickly Data monitor • Input/Output data in the EPS control unit can be read ECU Identification • EPS control unit part number can be read WORK SUPPORT MODE Work Item Work item SENSOR CALIBRATION Condition Usage • Ignition voltage is more than 10 V • The steering wheel to the straightahead position • No DTC detected Use to EPS motor angle sensor initialization and torque sensor calibration when replacing EPS control unit, replacing steering gear assembly and/or unbalanced steering wheel turning force SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE Display Item List DTC C1601 C1604 Item (CONSULT-III screen term) BATTERY VOLT TORQUE SENSOR DTC detecting condition Possible cause When the power supply malfunction supplied to EPS control unit is detected • Power supply • Harness or connector • EPS control unit When the torque sensor malfunction built in steering gear assembly is detected • Torque sensor calibration incomplete • Harness or connector • Torque sensor • EPS control unit C1606 EPS MOTOR When the motor driver malfunction in EPS control unit or EPS motor malfunction is detected • EPS motor angle sensor initialization incomplete • EPS motor angle sensor • Harness or connector • EPS motor • EPS control unit C1607 EEPROM When the memory (EEPROM) system malfunction is detected in EPS control unit • EPS control unit C1608 CONTROL UNIT When the internal malfunction is detected in EPS control unit • EPS control unit C1609 VHCL SPEED SIGNAL Malfunction is detected in vehicle speed signal that is output from brake ECU through CAN communication (Improper signal inputs while driving.) • Wheel sensor • Brake ECU • Harness or connector (CAN communication line) • EPS control unit C1613 TQ SE CLB NOT PFRM Torque sensor calibration is not performed • Torque sensor calibration not performed C16A0 HV ECU Malfunction has been detected from HV ECU • HV ECU Revision: September 2009 STC-10 2010 Altima HEV PREPARATION < PREPARATION > PREPARATION PREPARATION Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000005440446 The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) Tool name Description ST27180001 (J-25726-A) Steering wheel puller Removing steering wheel S-NT544 Inspecting of rotating torque for ball joint and steering column ST3127S000 (See J-25765-A) Preload gauge GG9103000 (J-25765-A) Torque wrench HT62940000 ( – ) Socket adapter HT62900000 ( – ) Socket adapter S-NT541 — (J-44372) sPRING gauge Measuring steering wheel turning force, rack sliding force and ball joint swinging force LST024 HT72520000 (J-25730-A) Ball joint remover Removing ball joint NT146 Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000005440447 Tool number Tool name Description Power tool • Removing wheel nuts • Removing undercover PBIC0190E Revision: September 2009 ST-4 2010 Altima HEV STEERING WHEEL < ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE > ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE A STEERING WHEEL Inspection INFOID:0000000005440448 B STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY • Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering column assembly • Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial direction Steering wheel axial end play C D : mm (0 in) • Check steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nut for looseness Refer to ST-11, "Exploded View" E STEERING WHEEL PLAY • Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straightahead position Start engine and lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference as shown F ST Steering wheel play : Refer to ST-16, "Steering Wheel" H • When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering column assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly WGIA0034E I NEUTRAL POSITION OF STEERING WHEEL • Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the correct position • Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment Refer to BRC-9, "PERFORM ZERO POINT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR : Special Repair Requirement" • Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position • Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if steering wheel is not in the neutral position STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE J K L Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake Start engine Tires need to be inflated to normal pressure Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 360° from the neutral position using Tool M N Tool Number Steering wheel turning force : — (J-44372) : Refer to ST-16, "Steering Wheel" O If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check rack sliding force Refer to ST-14, "Inspection" If rack sliding force is not within specifications, adjust rack sliding force Refer to ST-14, "Inspection" If rack sliding force is OK, inspect steering column Refer to ST-8, "Removal and Installation" P WGIA0035E FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE Revision: September 2009 ST-5 2010 Altima HEV STEERING WHEEL < ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE > • Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH and RH road wheels FAA0016D • With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles Inner wheel (Angle: A) Outer wheel (Angle: B) : Refer to ST-16, "Steering Angle" SGIA0055E • Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value Rack stroke (L) : Refer to ST-17, "Steering Gear" JSGIA0171GB Revision: September 2009 ST-6 2010 Altima HEV STEERING WHEEL < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > ON-VEHICLE REPAIR A STEERING WHEEL Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000005440449 B REMOVAL NOTE: When reconnecting spiral cable, fix cable with a tape so that fixing case and rotating part keep aligned This will omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation Set front wheels to straight-ahead position Remove driver air bag module Refer to SR-9, "Removal and Installation" Remove steering wheel lock nut and washer after steering column is locked Remove steering wheel using Tool (A) Tool number (A) C D E : ST27180001 (J-25726-A) F ST AWGIA0004GB H INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal I Steering wheel lock nut : Refer to ST-8, "Exploded View" • As necessary, set the spiral cable neutral position - Slowly turn the spiral cable clockwise to the end position - Next, turn it counterclockwise (approximately turns) then stop turning at the point when the alignment arrows (B) are directly across from each other - Rotate the spiral cable slightly so the locating pin (2) is positioned at the top NOTE: A service part is installed in the neutral position with a stopper clip in place and should not be adjusted after the stopper clip is removed - Align the locating hole (1) at the top of the steering wheel with the locating pin (2) of the spiral cable during installation - Spiral cable screws (A) CAUTION: • The spiral cable may snap by steering operation if the cable is installed in an improper position • Do not turn the spiral cable quickly or beyond the limit number of turns (This can cause the cable to snap.) • After the work is completed, make sure no system malfunction is detected by air bag warning lamp • In case a malfunction is detected by the air bag warning lamp, reset with the self-diagnosis function and delete the memory ALHIA0014ZZ with CONSULT−III • If a malfunction is still detected after the above operation, perform self-diagnosis to repair malfunctions Refer to SRC-7, "Driver Air Bag Module" Revision: September 2009 ST-7 2010 Altima HEV J K L M N O P STEERING COLUMN < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > STEERING COLUMN Exploded View INFOID:0000000005440450 AWGIA0105GB 1-4 Steering column assembly nut tightening order Steering wheel Combination switch and spiral cable Steering column assembly Hole cover seal Herbie clip 10 Hole cover 11 Lower shaft assembly Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000005440451 CAUTION: • Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or installed, the keys must be re-registered in the BCM Refer to Consult-III operations IVIS/NVIS REMOVAL Disconnect 12 volt battery negative and positive terminals Refer to PG-71, "Removal and Installation" Set wheels to the straight ahead-position Revision: September 2009 ST-8 2010 Altima HEV STEERING COLUMN < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > Remove steering column shaft pinch bolts A B C SGIA0844E D Loosen herbie clip, then remove hole cover seal from hole cover Remove instrument side mask (LH), instrument lower cover (LH) and steering column covers Refer to IP11, "Removal and Installation" E Disconnect harness from steering column Remove steering column nuts, then remove steering column assembly F If replacing steering column, remove the following: • Remove driver air bag module Refer to SR-4, "Removal and Installation" • Remove steering wheel Refer to ST-7, "Removal and Installation" • Remove combination switch ST • Remove spiral cable Refer to SR-7, "Removal and Installation" INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL Hole Cover Seal, Hole Cover, Lower Shaft Assembly Check each part of hole cover seal, hole cover and steering column, lower shaft and lower joint for damage or other malfunctions Replace if necessary Steering Column Assembly • Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions Replace if necessary • Measure the length (L) as shown if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision Replace steering column assembly if outside the specifications Steering column length (L) Telescopic minimum, max- : Refer to ST-16, "Steering imum Column" H I J K L SGIA1177E M • Measure steering column rotating torque using Tool Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard N Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A) Rotating torque : Refer to ST-16, "Steering Column" O P Revision: September 2009 ST-9 2010 Altima HEV STEERING COLUMN < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > • Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range (L1, L2) as shown Tilt operating range (L1) and Telescopic operating range (L2) : Refer to ST-16, "Steering Column" SGIA1179E INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal For tightening specifications, refer to ST-8, "Exploded View" • When installing lower shaft assembly to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below - Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position NOTE: To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and then measure the intermediate position of the distance - Install slit part (A) of lower shaft assembly joint aligning with the marking position (B) of steering gear assembly input shaft Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (A) is aligned with the marking position (B) of gear housing assembly input shaft - Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steering gear assembly Check wheel alignment Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment" AWGIA0065ZZ Revision: September 2009 ST-10 2010 Altima HEV STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE A Exploded View INFOID:0000000005440452 B C D E F ST AWGIA0011GB Cotter pin Steering gear assembly Front H Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000005440453 I REMOVAL Remove tires using power tool Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment" Remove undercover using power tool Remove stabilizer bar connecting rods from struts and reposition stabilizer bar Remove front exhaust tube Refer to EX-6, "Removal and Installation" Remove steering column joint pinch bolts Remove the steering outer socket cotter pin and then loosen the nut J K L M SGIA0844E Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using Tool as shown Tool number O : HT72520000 (J-25730-A) CAUTION: Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off P WGIA0101E Revision: September 2009 N ST-11 2010 Altima HEV STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < ON-VEHICLE REPAIR > Disconnect EPS torque sensor harness connector (1), EPS motor angle sensor harness connector (2) and EPS motor power line connector (3) from the steering gear (4) NOTE: For EPS motor power line connector (3), perform the following; Pull lock plate (5) up until it stops Turn the lock lever (6) until it stops Pull EPS motor power line connector (3) to disconnect it ALGIA0018ZZ Remove ground bracket and harness bracket on steering gear 10 Remove bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly, and then remove steering gear assembly from vehicle INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL Check for damage to steering gear If any exist, replace steering gear as an assembly INSTALLATION Installation is the reverse order of removal For tightening specifications, refer to ST-11, "Exploded View" CAUTION: After connecting the EPS motor power line connector, make sure the connector is locked • When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below - Set rack of steering gear in the neutral position NOTE: To get the neutral position of rack, turn gear-sub assembly and measure the distance of inner socket, and then measure the intermediate position of the distance - Install slit part (A) of lower shaft assembly joint aligning with the marking position (B) of steering gear assembly input shaft Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (A) is aligned with the marking position (B) of gear housing assembly input shaft AWGIA0065ZZ • Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steering gear assembly Check wheel alignment Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment" • Calibrate EPS Refer to STC-5, "EPS MOTOR ANGLE SENSOR INITIALIZATION AND TORQUE SENSOR CALIBRATION : Special Repair Requirement" INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION Make sure that steering wheel operates smoothly by turning several times from full left stop to full right stop Revision: September 2009 ST-12 2010 Altima HEV STEERING COLUMN < DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY > DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY A STEERING COLUMN Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000005809546 CAUTION: • Any time the ignition switch has been disconnected, removed or installed, the keys must be re-registered in the BCM Refer to Consult-III operations IVIS/NVIS The steering column assembly is not serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly B C D E F ST H I J K L M N O P Revision: September 2009 ST-13 2010 Altima HEV STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY > STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE Exploded View INFOID:0000000005440455 AWGIA0068GB Outer socket Lock nut Inner socket Small boot clamp Boot Large boot clamp Gear assembly Front Disassembly INFOID:0000000005440456 Remove outer socket locknut and outer socket NOTE: Only outer socket can be disassembled Do not disassemble steering gear assembly Inspection INFOID:0000000005440457 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY Boot Check the boot for cracks and replace as necessary Outer Socket and Inner Socket Ball joint swinging torque • Hook Tool (spring balance) at the hooking position (cotter pin hole) as shown Pull on Tool (spring balance) and make sure that Tool (spring balance) reads the specified value when outer socket ball stud and inner socket (at measuring point * ) start to move Replace outer socket and steering gear assembly (part of inner socket) if the readings are outside the standard specified value Refer to ST-17, "Steering Gear" Tool number : — (J-44372) SGIA0896E Revision: September 2009 ST-14 2010 Altima HEV STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY > Ball joint rotating torque • Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using Tool as shown Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specified value Refer to ST-17, "Steering Gear" Tool number A B : ST31227S000 (J-25765-A) C WGIA0132E D Ball joint axial end play • Apply an axial load of 490 N (50 kg-f, 111 lb-f) to ball stud Measure amount of stud movement using a dial gauge, and then make sure that the value is within the specified range Replace outer socket and inner socket if the measured value is outside the standard Refer to ST-17, "Steering Gear" E F ST SGIA0057E Assembly INFOID:0000000005440458 H Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly • Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten lock nut to the specified torque Refer to ST-14, "Exploded View" Check length of inner socket (L) again after tightening lock nut Make sure that the length is the standard Inner socket length (L) I J : Refer to ST-17, "Steering Gear" CAUTION: Adjust toe-in after assembly Inner socket length achieved after toe-in adjustment should not exceed the maximum specification K SGIA0167E L M N O P Revision: September 2009 ST-15 2010 Altima HEV SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) < SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Steering Wheel INFOID:0000000005440459 Steering wheel axial end play mm (0 in) Steering wheel play - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in) Steering wheel turning force 39 N (4 kg-f, lb-f) or less Steering Angle INFOID:0000000005440460 Unit: degree minute (decimal degree) SGIA0055E Inner wheel (Angle: A) Outer wheel (Angle: B) Minimum 35° 30′ (35.5°) Nominal 38° 30′ (38.5°) Maximum 39° 30′ (39.5°) Nominal 31° 30’ (31.5°) Steering Column INFOID:0000000005440461 STEERING COLUMN LENGTH Unit: mm (in) SGIA1177E Steering column length (L) Telescopic maximum 513 - 543 (20.20 - 21.38) Telescopic minimum 503 - 513 (19.80 - 20.20) STEERING COLUMN ROTATING TORQUE Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) Steering column rotating torque - 0.2 (0 - 0.2, - 1) TILT MECHANISM OPERATING RANGE Revision: September 2009 ST-16 2010 Altima HEV SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) < SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Unit: mm (in) A B C D SGIA1179E Tilt operating range (L1) 41 (1.61) Telescopic operating range (L2) 40 (1.57) Steering Gear E INFOID:0000000005440462 F STEERING OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET ST H I J SGIA0896E Steering gear type PR26AF Swinging torque Outer socket 0.1 - 2.9 N·m (0.01 - 0.29 kg-m, 1.0 - 25 in-lb) K Measurement on spring balance Measuring point: cotter pin hole of stud 1.4 - 42.7 N (0.14 - 4.4 kg, 0.31 - 9.7 lb) Rotating torque 0.3 - 2.9 N·m (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3.0 - 25 in-lb) Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less Swinging torque Inner socket L 0.1 - 7.8 N·m (0.01 - 0.79 kg-m, 1.0 - 69 in-lb) • Measurement on spring balance • Measuring point at (* mark shown 0.8 - 64 N (0.082 - 6.5 kg, 0.18 - 14.4 lb) Axial end play M 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less N O P SGIA0167E Inner socket length (L) Revision: September 2009 Standard 43.9 mm (1.728 in) Maximum 48.9 mm (1.925 in) ST-17 2010 Altima HEV SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) < SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) RACK STROKE Unit: mm (in) JSGIA0171GB Steering gear model PR26AF Rack neutral position, dimension (L) (rack stroke) 69 (2.72) Revision: September 2009 ST-18 2010 Altima HEV