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===''TESTING''===
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===''HICAS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''===
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Edited on 2009-06-30 19:09:47 by FreeMan [revised]
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=====''Nissan 240sx S13 Power Steering Rack and Pinion: lubrication, adjustments and more''=====
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=====''Nissan 240sx S13 Power Steering Rack and Pinon: lubrication, adjustments and more''=====


Revision [3341]

Edited on 2009-06-30 19:07:44 by FreeMan [revised]
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1. Disconnect high pressure hose at power steering pump. Install Pressure Gauge (J-26357 ) between power steering pump and steering gear. Open valve and bleed air from system. Check fluid level.
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1. Disconnect high pressure hose at power steering pump. Install Pressure Gauge (J-26357 ) between power steering pump and steering gear. See Fig. 1 . Open valve and bleed air from system. Check fluid level.


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Edited on 2009-06-17 18:10:31 by FreeMan [revised]
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=====''Nissan 240sx S13 Power Steering Rack and Pinon: lubrication, adjustments and more''=====
Certain 240SX models are equipped with a High Capacity Actively Controlled [[SuspensionRearS13 Suspension]] (HICAS) 4-wheel steering system. This system uses a dual power steering pump, rear power cylinder, HICAS solenoid, fail-safe valve, control unit and various sensors to control rear wheel angle. Rear wheel angle is based on vehicle speed and steering angle.
<<{{source2}}<< ===''TESTING''===
1. Raise and support vehicle so that rear wheels are free to rotate. Have an assistant sit in driver's seat. With ignition off, move shift lever to Park or Neutral position (AT). Turn ignition on and immediately start engine.
**FYI:** DO NOT depress brake pedal during the following steps.
===''LUBRICATION''===
1. Raise and support vehicle so that wheels are free to rotate. Have an assistant sit in driver's seat. With ignition off, move shift lever to Park or Neutral position (A/T). Turn ignition on and immediately start engine.
>>{{source1}}>> ===''ADJUSTMENTS''===
**FYI:** Check belt deflection with engine cold.
==''PINION ROTATING TORQUE AND RACK SLIDING FORCE''==
===''REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION''===
==''POWER RACK AND PINION''==
>>{{sourcebigbox}}>>===''HICAS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''===
===''POWER STEERING PUMP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''===
===''STEERING GEAR TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''===
**Did you find this repair info helpful or are improvements needed? Please leave comments below.**
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=====''Nissan 240sx S13 Power Steering Rack and Pinon''=====
Certain 240SX models are equipped with a High Capacity Actively Controlled Suspension (HICAS) 4-wheel steering system. This system uses a dual power steering pump, rear power cylinder, HICAS solenoid, fail-safe valve, control unit and various sensors to control rear wheel angle. Rear wheel angle is based on vehicle speed and steering angle.
<<{{source2}}<< ====''TESTING''====
1. Raise and support vehicle so that rear wheels are free to rotate. Have an assistant sit in driver's seat. With ignition off, move shift lever to Park or Neutral position (A/T) or Neutral position (M/T). Turn ignition on and immediately start engine.
**FYI: DO NOT depress brake pedal during the following steps.**
====''LUBRICATION''====
1. Raise and support vehicle so that wheels are free to rotate. Have an assistant sit in driver's seat. With ignition off, move shift lever to Park or Neutral position (A/T) or Neutral position (M/T). Turn ignition on and immediately start engine.
>>{{source1}}>> ====''ADJUSTMENTS''====
**FYI: Check belt deflection with engine cold.**
==''PINION ROTATING TORQUE & RACK SLIDING FORCE''==
====''REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION''====
==''POWER RACK & PINION''==
>>{{sourcebigbox}}>>==''HICAS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==
==''POWER STEERING PUMP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==
==''STEERING GEAR TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==


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Edited on 2009-05-11 21:34:56 by MasterBlaster
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Edited on 2009-05-05 19:58:03 by Spartanic23
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>>{{source1}}>> ====''ADJUSTMENTS''====
>>{{sourcebigbox}}>>==''HICAS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==
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====''TESTING''====
====''ADJUSTMENTS''====
==''HICAS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==


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Edited on 2009-05-05 19:54:20 by Spartanic23 [New]
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====''REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION''====
==''HICAS POWER CYLINDER''==
**Removal**
1. Raise and support vehicle. Note position of hoses on power cylinder. Disconnect and mark hoses at power cylinder. Drain fluid. Plug hoses and openings in power cylinder.
2. Remove power cylinder lower links from axle housing. Remove power cylinder attaching bolts. Remove power cylinder from suspension member. Remove clamps from dust boots. Move dust boots toward outer links.
3. Remove lower link assemblies from power cylinder. Loosen stroke stopper lock nuts and remove stroke stopper.
{{image url="http://www.garage411.com/images/Nissan/S13/steering/steering3.gif" title="text" alt="text"}}
**Installation**
To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply locking compound to inner ball joint threads. Adjust clearance between ball joint socket and stroke stopper to 0.114-0.122" (2.9-3.1 mm). Tighten nuts and bolts to specification.
==''POWER STEERING PUMP''==
**Removal**
1. If removing pulley, loosen power steering pump pulley nut. Loosen pump adjusting bolts, and remove pump drive belt. Note angle of pressure hose installation on power steering pump.
2. Disconnect high pressure hose from power steering pump. Drain fluid. Remove suction line from pump. Remove pump retaining bolts and pump.
**Installation**
1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace all sealing washers and "O" rings. Lubricate all sealing washers and "O" rings with ATF before installation.
2. Tighten connector bolts to specification. Adjust belt tension. Fill and bleed system.
==''POWER RACK & PINION''==
**Removal**
1. Raise and support vehicle. Position wheels in straight-ahead position. Note position of hoses on steering gear. Disconnect and mark hoses at steering gear. Drain fluid. Plug ,hoses and openings in steering gear.
2. Remove tie rod cotter pins and nuts at steering knuckles. Using Ball Joint Separator (HT72520000 ), separate tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
3. Remove steering column lower joint-to-pinion shaft retaining bolt. With wheels in straight-ahead position, place punch mark on lower joint and pinion shaft for reassembly reference.
4. Remove lower joint from pinion shaft. Remove steering gear mounting bracket retaining bolts. Remove steering gear and linkage.
**Installation**
1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Install NEW "O" rings on hoses (if equipped). Coat "O" rings with ATF before installation. Ensure proper sized "O" ring is installed. Align reference mark on lower joint and pinion shaft.
2. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. Fill and bleed system. Check front wheel alignment if tie rods were removed or steering gear was overhauled.
==''HICAS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==
~-Inner Socket: 58-72 (78-98)
~-Oil Pipe Bolts: 36-51 (49-69)
~-Outer Link Lock Nut: 27-34 (37-46)
~-Power Cylinder Mounting Bolts: 62-80 (84-108)
~-Stroke Stopper Lock Nut: 36-51 (49-69)
~-Bleeder Screw: 62-80 **INCH LBS.**
==''POWER STEERING PUMP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==
~-Hose Connector Bolt: 51-57 (69-78)
~-Pulley Nut: 40-50 (54-68)
~-Rear Cover Bolt: 10-13 (14-18)
~-Suction Pipe Bolt: 10-13 (14-18)
==''STEERING GEAR TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)''==
~-Adjusting Screw Lock Nut: 29-43 (39-58)
~-End Cover: 43-54 (58-73)
~-Lower Joint-To-Pinion Shaft Bolt: 17-22 (23-30)
~-Rear Housing Cover Bolt: 12-15 (16-20)
~-Steering Gear Mounting Bracket Bolt: 65-80 (88-108)
~-Tie Rod Inner Socket: 58-72 (79-98)
~-Tie Rod Lock Nut: 27-34 (37-46)
~-Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle Nut: 22-36 (30-49)


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Edited on 2009-05-05 19:45:02 by Spartanic23
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**Rack Sliding Force**
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**Rack Sliding Force*


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Edited on 2009-05-05 19:44:33 by Spartanic23
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**BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS**
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**BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS*


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Edited on 2009-05-05 19:43:56 by Spartanic23
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==''PINION ROTATING TORQUE & RACK SLIDING FORCE''==
Rack sliding force can be checked with steering gear installed in vehicle, with tie rods and pinion shaft disconnected. Perform pinion rotating torque adjustment with steering gear assembly removed from vehicle.
**Pinion Rotating Torque**
1. Remove steering gear from vehicle. Install steering gear in soft-jawed vise. Drain fluid from steering gear.
2. Remove lock nut and adjusting screw. [[http://www.garage411.com/images/Nissan/S13/steering/steering2.gif see figure]]. Apply locking sealant to threads and install adjusting screw. Lightly tighten adjusting screw lock nut. Tighten adjusting screw to 43-52 INCH lbs. (4.9-5.9 N.m). Loosen adjusting screw, then retighten to 1.74 INCH lbs. (.20 N.m).
3. Install Torque Adapter (J-26364 ) and INCH-lb. torque wrench on pinion shaft.
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Move rack over its entire stroke several times. Measure pinion rotating torque within range of 180 degrees from neutral position. Stop gear at point of maximum torque. Remove adapter and torque wrench. Loosen adjusting screw, and then tighten to 43 INCH lbs. (4.9 N.m).
4. Loosen adjusting screw 70-110 degrees, then tighten lock nut. Ensure adjusting screw does not turn when lock nut is tightened.
5. Install Torque Adapter (J-26364 ) and an INCH-lb. torque wrench on pinion shaft. See Fig. 2 . Measure turning torque required to rotate pinion. If pinion rotating torque is not as specified, repeat step 2). If after readjustment, pinion rotating torque is still not as specified, replace steering gear.
**PINION ROTATING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (Measure within 100 degrees of neutral position)**
~-Nissan S13 240sx: 16 inch pounds (1.9 N.m.)
**Rack Sliding Force*
1. Position wheels in straight-ahead position. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove cotter pins and nuts from tie rod ends. Disconnect tie rod ends from steering knuckles. Remove lower steering column joint from pinion shaft. Start engine, and run it at idle. Ensure fluid has reached normal operating temperature.
2. Attach a spring scale at lock nut of tie rod end. Check steering gear for rack sliding force around neutral position of rack stroke. Slowly pull tie rod in a range of 0.5" (11.5 mm). Observe spring scale reading. If rack sliding force is not within specified range, overhaul steering gear assembly.
**RACK SLIDING FORCE SPECIFICATIONS (Checked at neutral point of rack stroke)**
~-Nissan S13 240sx: 37-51 foot pounds (17-23 kg)


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====''LUBRICATION''====
==''CAPACITY AND FLUID TYPE''==
Fluid capacity is approximately 1 qt. (.9L) for all models.
~-Nissan S13 240SX: Dextron-II ATF
==''FLUID LEVEL CHECK''==
Check fluid level when fluid is cold with engine off. To check and fill, remove fluid level gauge from reservoir and check fluid level. Fluid should be between MIN and MAX marks on the gauge dipstick. Add fluid through dipstick opening (as needed), and recheck. DO NOT overfill.
==''HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING''==
DO NOT hold steering wheel at or near lock position for more than 15 seconds.
1. Raise and support vehicle. While adding fluid, turn steering wheel quickly from lock to lock until fluid level no longer decreases and no bubbles exist.
2. Start engine and allow to idle. Repeat step 1). Perform procedure until fluid level no longer decreases and no bubbles exist.
==''HICAS SYSTEM BLEEDING''==
DO NOT allow power steering fluid to drop below inlet port of reservoir during bleeding procedure.
1. Raise and support vehicle so that wheels are free to rotate. Have an assistant sit in driver's seat. With ignition off, move shift lever to Park or Neutral position (A/T) or Neutral position (M/T). Turn ignition on and immediately start engine.
2. Within 10 seconds after starting engine, turn steering wheel at least 20 degrees right and left from neutral position (at least 5 times) and depress and release brake pedal (at least 5 times). Set steering wheel to a point approximately 10 degrees from neutral position. Ensure rear wheels turn left and right alternately.
3. Return steering wheel to neutral position. With engine idling, turn steering wheel 180 degrees to right. Loosen right power cylinder bleeder screw to bleed air, then retighten. Return steering wheel to neutral position.
4. Turn steering wheel 180 degrees to left. Loosen left power cylinder bleeder screw to bleed air, then retighten. Return steering wheel to neutral position. Turn ignition off. Check and refill fluid reservoir as necessary.
====''ADJUSTMENTS''====
==''POWER STEERING PUMP BELT''==
**FYI: Check belt deflection with engine cold.**
With engine cold, apply 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure on belt at center distance between pulleys and note belt deflection. Adjust belt tension if belt deflection is not within specification.
**BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS*
Nissan S13 240sx
~-Used Belt (With 22 lbs. pressure applied midway on longest belt run) Deflection In. (mm): .30-.34 inches (7.5-8.6mm)
~- New Belt (With 22 lbs. pressure applied midway on longest belt run) Deflection In. (mm): .26-.30 inches (6.6-7.5mm)


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Edited on 2009-05-05 17:13:00 by Spartanic23
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==''STEERING WHEEL TURNING TORQUE''==
1. Park vehicle on dry, level surface. Ensure tire pressure is correct. Apply parking brake. Start and run engine until fluid temperature is 140-176°F (60-80°C). Attach spring scale to steering wheel.
2. Measure steering wheel turning torque after steering wheel has been turned 360 degrees from center position. Turning torque should be less than 9 lbs. (4.1 kg). If turning torque is not within specification, check rack sliding force to determine condition of steering gear.


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