Service Manual. WARNING: • To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in the event of a collision which would result in air bag infl ation, all maintenance must be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
STEERING ST A SECTION B STEERING SYSTEM C D CONTENTS E SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .............................. 3 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 3 NVH Troubleshooting Chart .....................................3 PRECAUTION .............................................. 7 PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 7 Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" ..................................................................7 Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation after Battery Disconnect ....................................7 Service Notice or Precautions for Steering System ......8 PREPARATION ........................................... 9 PREPARATION .................................................. 9 Special Service Tools ...............................................9 Commercial Service Tool ....................................... 10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................11 POWER STEERING FLUID ..............................11 Inspection ............................................................... 11 STEERING WHEEL ...........................................13 Inspection ............................................................... 13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............16 STEERING WHEEL ...........................................16 Exploded View ....................................................... 16 Removal and Installation ........................................ 16 STEERING COLUMN ........................................17 WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR ................................ 17 WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View.... 17 WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Removal and Installation ................................................................. 17 WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection ..........18 F WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR ........................................19 WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View ..........20 WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Removal and Instal- ST lation .......................................................................20 WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection ..................21 H LOWER SHAFT ................................................23 Exploded View ........................................................23 Removal and Installation ........................................23 I Inspection ...............................................................24 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ...................25 Exploded View ........................................................25 J Removal and Installation ........................................26 Disassembly and Assembly ....................................27 Inspection ...............................................................33 K POWER STEERING OIL PUMP .......................35 VQ35HR ....................................................................35 L VQ35HR : Exploded View ......................................35 VQ35HR : Removal and Installation .......................36 VQ35HR : Disassembly and Assembly ..................36 VQ35HR : Inspection ..............................................39 M VK50VE .....................................................................40 VK50VE : Exploded View .......................................40 N VK50VE : Removal and Installation ........................41 VK50VE : Disassembly and Assembly ...................42 VK50VE : Inspection ...............................................45 O HYDRAULIC LINE ............................................47 VQ35HR ....................................................................47 P VQ35HR : Exploded View ......................................47 VK50VE .....................................................................47 VK50VE : Exploded View .......................................48 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...........................................................49 Revision: 2009 March ST-1 2009 FX35/FX50 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ................................................................. 49 General Specifications ........................................... 49 Steering Wheel Axial End Play and Play ............... 49 Steering Wheel Turning Force ............................... 49 Steering Angle ....................................................... 49 Steering Column Length ........................................ 49 Steering Column Mounting Dimensions ................ 49 Steering Column Operating Range ........................ 49 Lower Shaft Sliding Range .................................... 50 Rack Sliding Force ................................................. 50 Rack Stroke ........................................................... 50 Socket Swing Force and Rotating Torque ............. 50 Socket Axial End Play ............................................ 50 Inner Socket Length ............................................... 50 Relief Oil Pressure ................................................. 50 Revision: 2009 March ST-2 2009 FX35/FX50 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING < SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS A NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING NVH Troubleshooting Chart 2WD MODELS (WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR) Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. Reference K Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS L Symptom ×: Applicable Steering Noise Shake Vibration Shimmy Judder ××××××××× 2WD MODELS (WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR) Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. Revision: 2009 March Fluid level ST-11, "Inspection" Air in hydraulic system ST-11, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint swinging torque ST-33, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint rotating torque ST-33, "Inspection" ST-3 Outer/inner socket ball joint end play ST-33, "Inspection" Steering fluid leakage ST-11, "Inspection" Steering wheel play ST-13, "Inspection" Steering gear rack sliding force ST-13, "Inspection" Drive belt looseness EM-15, "Checking", EM-163, "Checking" × × × Improper steering wheel ST-13, "Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever -- × ×× ××× × × Mounting looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" Steering column deformation or damage ST-18, "WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of steering column ST-17, "WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View" × × Steering linkage looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" INFOID:0000000003826234 N ××××××× × × PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in DLN section. DIFFERENTIAL NVH in DLN section. ××××× ×× ××× ××× 2009 FX35/FX50 AXLE and SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section. TIRE NVH in WT section. ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section. × DRIVE SHAFT NVH in FAX section. × ×P BRAKE NVH in BR section. B C D E F ST H I J M O NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING < SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > Reference Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS Symptom ×: Applicable Steering Noise Shake Vibration Shimmy Judder ××××××××× AWD MODELS (WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR) Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. Revision: 2009 March Fluid level ST-11, "Inspection" Air in hydraulic system ST-11, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint swinging torque ST-33, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint rotating torque ST-33, "Inspection" ST-4 Outer/inner socket ball joint end play ST-33, "Inspection" Steering fluid leakage ST-11, "Inspection" Steering wheel play ST-13, "Inspection" Steering gear rack sliding force ST-13, "Inspection" Drive belt looseness EM-15, "Checking", EM-163, "Checking" × × × Improper steering wheel ST-13, "Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever -- × ×× ××× × × Mounting looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" Steering column deformation or damage ST-21, "WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of steering column ST-20, "WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View" × × Steering linkage looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" ××××××× × × PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in DLN section. DIFFERENTIAL NVH in DLN section. ××××× ×× ××× ××× 2009 FX35/FX50 AXLE and SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section. TIRE NVH in WT section. ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section. × DRIVE SHAFT NVH in FAX section. × × BRAKE NVH in BR section. NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING < SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > A C Reference D Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS Symptom Steering Noise Shake Vibration Shimmy Judder ××××××××× × × × ×: Applicable N AWD MODELS (WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR) Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts. Revision: 2009 March Fluid level ST-11, "Inspection" Air in hydraulic system ST-11, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint swinging torque ST-33, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint rotating torque ST-33, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint end play ST-33, "Inspection" ST-5 Steering fluid leakage ST-11, "Inspection" Steering wheel play ST-13, "Inspection" Steering gear rack sliding force ST-13, "Inspection" Drive belt looseness EM-15, "Checking", EM-163, "Checking" Improper steering wheel ST-13, "Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever -- ×× × ××× × × Mounting looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" Steering column deformation or damage ST-18, "WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of steering column ST-17, "WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View" × × Steering linkage looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" ××××××× × × PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in DLN section. DIFFERENTIAL NVH in DLN section. ××××× ×× ××× ××× 2009 FX35/FX50 AXLE and SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section. TIRE NVH in WT section. ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section. × DRIVE SHAFT NVH in FAX section. ×M × BRAKE NVH in BR section. B E F ST H I J K L O P NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING < SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > Reference Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS Symptom Steering ×: Applicable Revision: 2009 March Noise Shake Vibration Shimmy Judder ××××××××× × × × Fluid level ST-11, "Inspection" Air in hydraulic system ST-11, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint swinging torque ST-33, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint rotating torque ST-33, "Inspection" Outer/inner socket ball joint end play ST-33, "Inspection" ST-6 Steering fluid leakage ST-11, "Inspection" Steering wheel play ST-13, "Inspection" Steering gear rack sliding force ST-13, "Inspection" Drive belt looseness EM-15, "Checking", EM-163, "Checking" Improper steering wheel ST-13, "Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever -- × ×× ××× × × Mounting looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" Steering column deformation or damage ST-21, "WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection" Improper installation or looseness of steering column ST-20, "WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View" × × Steering linkage looseness ST-25, "Exploded View" ××××××× × × PROPELLER SHAFT NVH in DLN section. DIFFERENTIAL NVH in DLN section. ××××× ×× ××× ××× 2009 FX35/FX50 AXLE and SUSPENSION NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, RSU section. TIRE NVH in WT section. ROAD WHEEL NVH in WT section. × DRIVE SHAFT NVH in FAX section. × × BRAKE NVH in BR section. PRECAUTIONS < PRECAUTION > PRECAUTION A PRECAUTIONS Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT B PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000005189340 The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain C types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted. D Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the "SRS AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT" of this Service Manual. WARNING: E · To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. · Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal F injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module, see the "SRS AIR BAG". · Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this ST Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har- ness connectors. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS H WARNING: · When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) I with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing serious injury. · When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the J battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service. Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation after Battery Disconnect INFOID:0000000005189341 K NOTE: · Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi- tion, then disconnect both battery cables. L · After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both battery cables. · Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results. M This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit. If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned. If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure N below before starting the repair operation. OPERATION PROCEDURE O 1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE: Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged. 2. Turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position. P (At this time, the steering lock will be released.) 3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables disconnected and the steering wheel can be turned. 4. Perform the necessary repair operation. Revision: 2009 March ST-7 2009 FX35/FX50 PRECAUTIONS < PRECAUTION > 5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.) 6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III. Service Notice or Precautions for Steering System INFOID:0000000003826238 CAUTION: · In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle condition, and then check wheel alignment. · Observe the following precautions when disassembling. - Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit. - Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is important to prevent the internal parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter. - For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack. - Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might inter- fere with their operation. - Never reuse non-reusable parts. - Before assembling, apply the specified grease to the directed parts. Revision: 2009 March ST-8 2009 FX35/FX50 < PREPARATION > PREPARATION PREPARATION Special Service Tools PREPARATION 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 A INFOID:0000000003826239 B C D E ST3127S000 (J-25765-A) Preload gauge ZZA0819D Inspecting sliding torque, steering torque, and F rotating torque for ball joint ST KV48104400 (--) Teflon ring correcting tool a: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia. b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia. c: 100 mm (3.94 in) KV48103400 (--) Preload adapter H ZZA0806D Installing rack Teflon ring I J S-NT550 Inspecting rotating torque K L ST35300000 (--) Drift a: 45.1 mm (1.776 in) dia. b: 59.0 mm (2.323 in) dia. ZZA0824D M Installing oil pump oil seal N O ZZA0881D P Revision: 2009 March ST-9 2009 FX35/FX50 < PREPARATION > Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) Tool name KV48103500 (J-26357) Oil pressure gauge PREPARATION Description Measuring oil pump relief pressure KV48102500 (J-33914) Oil pressure gauge adapter S-NT547 Measuring oil pump relief pressure Commercial Service Tool Tool name Power tool S-NT542 INFOID:0000000003826240 Description Loosening bolts and nuts PBIC0190E Revision: 2009 March ST-10 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING FLUID < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > PERIODIC MAINTENANCE POWER STEERING FLUID Inspection FLUID LEVEL 1. Check fluid level with engine stopped. 2. Ensure that fluid level is between MIN and MAX. 3. Fluid levels at HOT and COLD are different. Do not confuse them. HOT : Fluid temperature 50 80°C (122 176°F) COLD : Fluid temperature 0 30°C (32 86°F) A INFOID:0000000003826241 B C D E Recommended fluid : Refer to MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants". F Fluid capacity : Refer to ST-49, "General SGIA0232J Specifications". ST CAUTION: · The fluid level should not exceed the MAX line. Excessive fluid causes fluid leakage from the cap. · Never reuse drained power steering fluid. H FLUID LEAKAGE Check hydraulic connections for fluid leakage, cracks, damage, looseness, or wear. I 1. Run the engine until the fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) in reservoir tank, and keep engine speed idle. 2. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right J stop. 3. Hold steering wheel at each lock position for five seconds and carefully check for fluid leakage. CAUTION: Never hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that power steering oil pump assembly may be damaged.) K SGIA0506E L 4. If fluid leakage at connections is noticed, then loosen flare nut and then retighten. Do not overtighten con- nector as this can damage O-ring, washer and connector. M 5. If fluid leakage from oil pump is noticed, check oil pump. Refer to ST-45, "VK50VE : Inspection" (VK50VE), ST-39, "VQ35HR : Inspection" (VQ35HR). 6. Check steering gear boots for accumulation of fluid leaked from steering gear. N AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM If air bleeding is not complete, the following symptoms can be observed. · Bubbles are created in reservoir tank. O · Clicking noise can be heard from oil pump. · Excessive buzzing in the oil pump. NOTE: Fluid noise may occur in the steering gear or oil pump. This does not affect performance or durability of the P system. 1. Turn steering wheel several times from full left stop to full right stop with engine off. CAUTION: Fill reservoir tank with a sufficient amount of fluid so that fluid level is not below the MIN line while turning steering wheel. Revision: 2009 March ST-11 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING FLUID < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > 2. Start the engine and hold steering wheel at each lock position for 3 seconds at idle to check for fluid leakage. 3. Repeat step 2 above several times at approximately 3 seconds intervals. CAUTION: Never hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more than 10 seconds. (There is the possibility that oil pump may be damaged.) 4. Check fluid for bubbles and white contamination. 5. Stop the engine if bubbles and white contamination do not drain out. Perform step 2 and 3 above after waiting until bubbles and white contamination drain out. 6. Stop the engine, and then check fluid level. Revision: 2009 March ST-12 2009 FX35/FX50 < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > STEERING WHEEL Inspection STEERING WHEEL A INFOID:0000000003826242 STEERING WHEEL AXIAL END PLAY B 1. Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering column assembly. 2. Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial C direction. Standard D Steering wheel axial end : Refer to ST-49, "Steering play Wheel Axial End Play and Play". E 3. Check the following items when steering wheel axial end play is out of the standard. · Check the steering column assembly mounting condition. Refer to ST-17, "WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View" (without electric motor), ST-20, "WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View" F (with electric motor). · Check steering gear assembly mounting condition for looseness. Refer to ST-25, "Exploded View". STEERING WHEEL PLAY ST 1. Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. 2. Start the engine and lightly turn steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. H 3. Measure steering wheel movement on the outer circumference. Standard I Steering wheel play : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Wheel Axial End Play and Play". J 4. Check the following items when steering wheel play is out of the standard. · Check backlash for each joint of steering column assembly. · Check installation condition of steering gear assembly. K NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL 1. Check that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the correct position. L 2. Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-8, "Inspection" (2WD models), FSU-26, "Inspection" (AWD models). 3. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position. M 4. 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. N STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE 1. Park the vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake. 2. Tires need to be inflated normal pressure. Refer to WT-76, "Tire Air Pressure". O 3. Start the engine. 4. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating temperature. P Fluid temperature : 50 80°C (122 176°F) Revision: 2009 March ST-13 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING WHEEL < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > 5. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has been turned 540° from neutral position. Standard Steering wheel turning force : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Wheel Turning Force". NOTE: Multiply the distance (L) from the hook of spring balance to the center of steering wheel by the measurement value with a spring balance. 6. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, check JSGIA0027ZZ rack sliding force and relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump. Regarding relief hydraulic pressure of oil pump, refer to ST-45, "VK50VE : Inspection" (VK50VE), ST-39, "VQ35HR : Inspection" (VQ35HR). RACK SLIDING FORCE 1. Disconnect lower joint and steering knuckle from steering gear assembly. Refer to ST-25, "Exploded View". 2. Start and run the engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has reached normal operating temperature. Fluid temperature : 50 80°C (122 176°F) 3. While pulling outer socket slowly in ±11.5 mm (±0.453 in) range from neutral position, make sure rack sliding force is within specification. Standard Rack sliding force : Refer to ST-50, "Rack Sliding Force". 4. If rack sliding force is not within specification, overhaul steering gear assembly. SST090B FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE 1. Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Refer to FSU-8, "Inspection" (2WD models), FSU26, "Inspection" (AWD models). 2. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands, so that vehicle can be level. 3. Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH and RH road wheels. FAA0016D Revision: 2009 March ST-14 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING WHEEL < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > 4. With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles. A Standard Inner wheel (Angle: A) : Refer to ST-49, "Steering B Angle". Outer wheel (Angle: B) : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Angle". C 5. Check the following items when turning angle is out of the standard. a. Check the neutral position of the rack stroke (L). SGIA0055E D E Standard L : Refer to ST-50, "Rack F Stroke". b. Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack stroke is outside of the standard. ST · Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear SGIA0629J assembly, steering column assembly and front suspension components for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condition exists. H I J K L M N O P Revision: 2009 March ST-15 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING WHEEL < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION STEERING WHEEL Exploded View INFOID:0000000003826243 JSGIA0340GB 1. Steering wheel Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003826244 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. 1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position. 2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-5, "Exploded View". 3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked. 4. Remove steering wheel with the steering wheel puller (A) [SST: ST27180001 (J-25726-A)]. JSGIA0341ZZ INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. CAUTION: Never twist spiral cable freely on excessively after it becomes tight (doing so may cause the cable to tear off). NOTE: Check the spiral cable neutral position after replacing or rotating spiral cable. Refer to SR-8, "Exploded View". Revision: 2009 March ST-16 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING COLUMN < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > STEERING COLUMN WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View 1. Steering column assembly 4. Spring 2. Clip 5. Upper joint 3. Clip Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Removal and Installation REMOVAL 1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position. 2. Place the tilt to the highest level. Place the telescopic to the longest level. 3. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SR-5, "Exploded View". 4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to ST-16, "Exploded View". 5. Remove the instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "Exploded View". 6. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to IP-11, "Exploded View". 7. Remove spiral cable. Refer to SR-8, "Exploded View". 8. Remove combination switch. Refer to MWI-174, "Exploded View". 9. Remove knee protector (1). A INFOID:0000000003826245 B C D E F ST H I JSGIA0412GB J K INFOID:0000000003826246 L M N O P Revision: 2009 March ST-17 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING COLUMN < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > : Bolt 10. Disconnect each switch harness connectors installed to steering column assembly. 11. Remove the upper joint mounting bolt and nut (lower shaft side), and separate the joint from lower shaft. 12. Remove steering column assembly. CAUTION: · Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal. · Never move steering gear assembly when removing steering column assembly. INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. · Make sure there is no space between clip (1) and steering column assembly (2). CAUTION: Never reuse the clip. JSGIA0344ZZ JSGIA0346ZZ · Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure when installing the steering column assembly. · Be careful of the following points when installing the steering column assembly. CAUTION: · Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during installation. · Never move steering gear assembly. · Never reuse the joint mounting nut (lower shaft side). · Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement". WITHOUT ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection JSGIA0349ZZ INFOID:0000000003826247 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL · Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary. · Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard. Standard Rotating torque : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Operating Range". Revision: 2009 March ST-18 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING COLUMN < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > · Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the A standard. Standard B L : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Length". C · Install the bracket (1) and steering column housing (2) so that the clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below. Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard. JSGIA0350ZZ D E Standard A : Refer to ST-49, "Steering F Column Mounting Dimen- sions". ST JSGIA0351ZZ INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION · Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary. H · Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle. Refer to ST-13, "Inspection". · Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating I range (L1), telescopic operating range (L2) as shown in the figure. Standard L1 L2 WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Operating Range". : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Operating Range". J K L JSGIA0345ZZ M N O P Revision: 2009 March ST-19 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING COLUMN < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Exploded View INFOID:0000000003826248 1. Steering column assembly 4. Spacer 7. Bracket 2. Spring 5. Collar Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Removal and Installation 3. Bracket 6. Upper joint REMOVAL 1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position. 2. Place the tilt to the highest level. Place the telescopic to the longest level. 3. Remove driver air bag module. 4. Remove steering wheel. Refer to ST-16, "Exploded View". 5. Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-11, "Exploded View". 6. Remove the steering column cover. Refer to IP-11, "Exploded View". 7. Remove spiral cable. 8. Remove combination switch. Refer to MWI-174, "Exploded View". 9. Remove knee protector (1). : Bolt 10. Disconnect each switch harness connectors installed to steering column assembly. 11. Remove the upper joint mounting bolt and nut (lower shaft side), and separate the joint from lower shaft. 12. Remove steering column assembly. CAUTION: Revision: 2009 March ST-20 JSGIA0352GB INFOID:0000000003826249 JSGIA0344ZZ 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING COLUMN < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > · Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during removal. · Never move steering gear assembly when removing steering column assembly. A · Never rotate the lower shaft. INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. B · Make sure there is no space between clip (1) and steering column assembly (2). C D E JSGIA0354ZZ · Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts in the order shown in the figure when installing the steering column assembly. CAUTION: · Never give axial impact to steering column assembly during installation. · Never move steering gear assembly. · Never reuse the joint mounting nut (lower shaft side). · Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement". F ST H I JSGIA0353ZZ WITH ELECTRIC MOTOR : Inspection INFOID:0000000003826250 J INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL · Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary. · Measure steering column assembly rotating torque using a preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace steering column assembly if outside the standard. K Standard Rotating torque : Refer to ST-49, "Steering L Column Operating Range". M · Measure the length (L) as shown, if vehicle has been involved in a minor collision. Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard. N Standard L : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Length". O P JSGIA0355ZZ Revision: 2009 March ST-21 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING COLUMN < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > · Install the bracket (1) and steering column housing (2) so that the clearance (A) is within the specified range as described below. Replace steering column assembly if out side the standard. Standard A : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Mounting Dimensions". JSGIA0351ZZ INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION · Check each part of steering column assembly for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if necessary. · Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle. Refer to ST-13, "Inspection". · Check tilt and telescopic mechanism operating range tilt operating range (L1), telescopic operating range (L2) as shown in the figure. Standard L1 L2 : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Operating Range". : Refer to ST-49, "Steering Column Operating Range". JSGIA0356ZZ Revision: 2009 March ST-22 2009 FX35/FX50 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > LOWER SHAFT Exploded View LOWER SHAFT A INFOID:0000000003826251 B C D E F 1. Steering column assembly 4. Clamp 7. Lower joint 2. Collar 5. Hole cover Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. Removal and Installation REMOVAL 1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position. 2. Fix the steering wheel. 3. Remove lower joint fixing bolt (steering gear side). 4. Separate the lower shaft from the steering gear assembly by sliding the slide shaft (A: sliding range). 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. 5. Remove the accelerator pedal bracket and lever assembly. Refer to ACC-3, "MODELS WITHOUT DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST SYSTEM : Exploded View" (without distance control assist system), ACC-4, "MODELS WITH DISTANCE CONTROL ASSIST SYSTEM : Exploded View" (with distance control assist system). 6. Remove the parking brake wire clamp stay. 7. Remove the hole cover mounting nuts. 8. Remove the upper joint fixing bolt and nut (lower shaft side). 9. Remove the lower shaft and hole cover. 10. Remove collar, hole cover seal, clamp and hole cover. INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. CAUTION: Revision: 2009 March ST-23 JSGIA0357GB ST 3. Hole cover seal 6. Lower shaft H I INFOID:0000000003826252 J K L M N JSGIA0035ZZ O P 2009 FX35/FX50 LOWER SHAFT < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 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. · Tighten the clamp to the specified torque and check the clamp length (A). A : 14.0 18.0 mm (0.551 0.709 in) · 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. - Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of gear housing assembly (B). JSGIA0094ZZ : Bolt - Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position of gear housing assembly (B). · Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement". · Check the following after installation: - Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several JSGIA0111ZZ 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. Refer to ST-13, "Inspection". Inspection INFOID:0000000003826253 · Check the length (A) (extended position) of the lower shaft. Standard A : Refer to ST-50, "Lower Shaft Sliding Range". · Check each part of lower shaft for damage or other malfunctions. Replace if there are. JSGIA0358ZZ Revision: 2009 March ST-24 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE Exploded View REMOVAL A INFOID:0000000003826254 B C D E F 1. Steering gear assembly 2. Cotter pin : Vehicle front Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. DISASSEMBLY JSGIA0641GB ST 3. Rack stay H I J K L M N O 1. Low pressure piping 4. Power steering solenoid valve 7. Spring Revision: 2009 March 2. Rear cover cap 5. O-ring 8. Retainer ST-25 P JSGIA0428GB 3. Gear-sub assembly 6. Adjusting screw 9. Outer socket 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 10. Boot clamp 13. Boot clamp (stainless wire) 16. Gear housing assembly 19. Rack Teflon ring 11. Boot 14. Spacer 17. Rack oil seal 20. End cover assembly 12. Inner socket 15. Cylinder tubes 18. Rack assembly : Apply power steering fluid. : Apply Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants". : Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to GI-15, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants". : Apply multi-purpose grease. Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above. Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003826255 REMOVAL 1. Set the vehicle to the straight-ahead position. 2. Remove tires with a power tool. 3. Remove floor under cover. Refer to EXT-31, "Exploded View". 4. Remove front cross bar. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View" (2WD), FSU-32, "Exploded View" (AWD). 5. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut. 6. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using suitable ball joint remover. CAUTION: Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming off. 7. Remove high pressure piping and low pressure piping of hydraulic piping, and then drain power steering fluid. PGIA0063E 8. Remove power steering solenoid valve harness connector (1) and harness clip. 9. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket (VK50VE). 10. Remove rack stay. Refer to ST-25, "Exploded View". 11. Remove lower joint fixing bolt (steering gear side). 12. Separate the lower shaft from the steering gear assembly by sliding the side shaft (A: sliding range). 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. 13. Remove steering gear assembly. INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. Revision: 2009 March ST-26 JSGIA0360ZZ JSGIA0035ZZ 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > CAUTION: Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer- A ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning. · Tighten the mounting bolts in the order shown in the figure when installing the steering gear assembly. B Temporary tightening: 1 2 3 4 Final tightening: 1 2 3 4 C CAUTION: Never reuse the steering gear assembly mounting nut. D · When installing suction hoses (1), refer to the figure. CAUTION: · Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2). · Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube. · Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3). JSGIA0112ZZ E F Standard ST L : 3 8 mm (0.12 0.31 in) H JSGIA0118ZZ · When installing lower joint to steering gear assembly, follow the procedure listed below. I - 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. J - Align rear cover cap projection (A) with the marking position of gear housing assembly (B). : Bolt K - Install slit part of lower joint (C) aligning with the rear cover cap projection (A). Make sure that the slit part of lower joint (C) is aligned with rear cover cap projection (A) and the marking position L of gear housing assembly (B). · After installation, bleed air from the steering hydraulic system. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". · Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each part under M unladen conditions with tires on level ground when removing steer- ing gear assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-8, JSGIA0111ZZ "Inspection" (2WD), FSU-26, "Inspection" (AWD). N · Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-9, "ADJUST- MENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement". Disassembly and Assembly O INFOID:0000000003826256 DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove low pressure piping. P CAUTION: · Disassemble and assemble steering gear assembly by fixing the mounting area with a vise using copper plates. · Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling. Be careful to avoid splash- ing or applying any kerosene over connector of discharge port or return port. 2. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly. Revision: 2009 March ST-27 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 3. Remove rear cover cap from gear-sub assembly. 4. Measure adjusting screw height "H", and loosen adjusting screw. CAUTION: · Never loosen adjusting screw 2 turns or more. · Replace steering gear assembly if adjusting screw is loosened 2 turns or more and it is removed. 5. Remove gear-sub assembly from gear housing assembly. 6. Remove O-ring from gear housing assembly. 7. Loosen outer socket lock nut, and remove outer socket. 8. Remove boot clamps, and then remove boot from inner socket. CAUTION: SGIA0624E Never damage inner socket and gear housing assembly when removing boot. Inner socket and gear housing assembly must be replaced if inner socket and gear housing assembly are damaged because it may cause foreign material interfusion. 9. Remove inner socket from gear housing assembly. 10. Drill out the clinching part of gear housing assembly (end cover assembly side) outer rim with a 3 mm (0.12 in) drill bit. [Drill for approximately 1.5 mm (0.059 in) depth.] 11. Remove end cover assembly with a 36 mm (1.42 in) open head (suitable tool). CAUTION: Never damage rack assembly surface when removing. Rack assembly must be replaced if damaged because it may cause fluid leakage. 12. Pull rack assembly together with rack oil seal (outer side) out from gear housing assembly. CAUTION: Never damage cylinder inner wall when remove rack assembly. Gear housing assembly must be replaced if damaged because it may cause fluid leakage. 13. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a dryer, and remove rack Teflon ring from rack assembly. CAUTION: Never damage rack assembly. Rack assembly must be replaced if damaged because it may cause fluid leakage. STC0013D SST081B SGIA0151E Revision: 2009 March ST-28 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 14. Push rack oil seal inside with a 29 mm (1.14 in) socket and an extension bar to push out rack oil seal (inner side) from gear A housing assembly. CAUTION: Never damage gear housing assembly and cylinder inner wall. Gear housing assembly must be replaced if damaged B because it may cause fluid leakage. C ASSEMBLY SGIA0179E D 1. Heat rack Teflon ring to approximately 40°C (104°F) with a dryer. Assemble it to mounting groove of rack assembly. CAUTION: E Never reuse rack Teflon ring. F ST 2. Install the Teflon ring correcting tool [SST: KV48104400 ( -- )] from tooth side of rack to fit rack Teflon ring on rack. Com- press the ring with tool. H SGIA0153E I J K 3. Apply recommended grease to rack oil seal, and then install rack oil seal in the following procedure. Then assemble rack assembly to gear housing assembly. CAUTION: · Install rack oil seal in a direction so that the lip of inner oil seal and the lip of outer oil seal face each other. · Never damage retainer sliding surface by rack assembly. Replace gear housing assembly if damaged. · Never damage gear housing assembly inner wall by rack assembly. Gear housing assembly must be replaced if damaged because it may cause fluid leakage. · Never reuse rack oil seal. L SGIA0154E M N O SGIA0205E P Revision: 2009 March ST-29 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > a. Wrap an OHP sheet [approximately 70 mm (2.76 in) × 100 mm (3.94 in)]. Around rack assembly teeth to avoid damaging rack oil seal (inner). Install rack oil seal over sheet. Then, pull OHP sheet along with rack oil seal until they pass rack assembly teeth, and remove OHP sheet. b. Insert rack oil seal (inner) into rack assembly piston (rack Teflon ring). c. Push retainer to adjusting screw side by hand, and move the rack assembly inside the gear housing assembly so that the rack oil seal (inner) can be pressed against the gear housing assembly. d. Wrap an OHP sheet [approximately 70 mm (2.76 in) × 100 mm (3.94 in)]. Around the edge to avoid damaging rack oil seal (outer). Install rack oil seal over sheet. Then, pull oil seal along with OHP sheet until they pass rack edge, and remove OHP sheet. e. Install end cover assembly to rack edge, and move rack oil seal (outer) until it contacts with gear housing assembly. 4. Tighten end cover assembly to specified torque using a 36 mm (1.42 in) open head (suitable tool). CAUTION: Never damage rack assembly. Replace it if damaged because it may cause fluid leakage. 5. Crimp gear housing assembly at one point using a punch as shown in the figure so as to prevent end cover assembly from getting loose after tightening end cover assembly. 6. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to gear housing assembly. 7. Install gear-sub assembly to gear housing assembly. CAUTION: In order to protect oil seal from any damage, insert gearsub assembly straightly. 8. Install inner socket to gear housing assembly with the following procedure. Revision: 2009 March ST-30 SGIA0155E PGIA0076E SGIA0157E SST081B SGIA0871E 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > a. Apply recommended sealant into the thread of inner socket. Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. 9. Screw inner socket into rack part and tighten at the specified torque. 10. Decide on the neutral position of the rack stroke (L). Standard L : Refer to ST-50, "Rack Stroke". 11. Install rear cover cap to gear sub-assembly. CAUTION: Make sure that the projection of rear cover cap is aligned with the marking position of gear housing assembly. 12. Apply recommended thread sealant to the thread of adjusting screw (2 turns thread), and then screw in the adjusting screw until it reaches height "H" from gear housing assembly measured before disassembling. Use Genuine High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. 13. Move rack assembly 10 strokes throughout the full stroke so that the parts can fit with each other. 14. Adjust pinion rotating torque with the following procedure. a. Measure pinion rotating torque within ±180° of neutral position of the rack assembly using Tools. Stop the gear at the point where highest torque is read. A: Preload gauge [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)] B: Preload adapter [SST: KV48103400 ( -- )] b. Loosen adjusting screw and retighten to 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb), and then loosen by 20 to 40°. c. Measure pinion rotating torque using tools to make sure that the measured value is within the standard. Readjust if the value is outside the standard. Replace steering gear assembly, if the value is outside the standard after readjusting, or adjusting screw rotating torque is 5 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb) or less. A B C D SGIA0877E E F ST H SGIA0624E I J K L SGIA1383E M N Pinion rotating torque Around neutral position : 2.27 3.05 N·m (0.24 O (within±100°) average "A" 0.31 kg-m, 20 26 in-lb) Maximum variation "B" : 0.98 N·m (0.10 kg-m, 9.0 in-lb) SGIA0936E P d. Apply recommended sealant to inner socket and turn pinion fully to left with inner socket installed to gear housing assembly. Revision: 2009 March ST-31 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > e. Install dial gauge at 5 mm (0.20 in) (L) from the edge of gear housing assembly (1), and tooth point. f. Measure vertical movement of rack assembly when pinion is turned clockwise with torque of 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb). Readjust adjusting screw angle if the measured value is outside the standard. Vertical movement : 0.265 mm (0.0104 in) · If reading is outside of the specification, readjust screw angle with adjusting screw. CAUTION: JSGIA0104ZZ · If reading is still outside of specification, or if the rotating torque of adjusting screw is less than 5 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb), replace steering gear assembly. · Never turn adjusting screw more than twice. · Replace steering gear assembly when adjusting screw is removed or turned more than twice. 15. Install large end of boot to gear housing assembly. 16. Install small end of boot to inner socket boot mounting groove. 17. Install boot clamp to boot small end. 18. Install boot clamp to the large side of boot with the following procedure. CAUTION: Never reuse boot clamp. a. Tighten large side of boot with boot clamp (stainless wire). Wire length (L) : 370 mm (14.57 in) b. Wrap clamp around boot groove for two turns. Insert a flatbladed screwdriver in loops on both ends of wire. Twist 4 to 4.5 turns while pulling them with force of approximately 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb). c. Twist boot clamp as shown. Pay attention to relationship between winding and twisting directions. SGIA1325E SGIA0163E Revision: 2009 March ST-32 SGIA0164E 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > d. Twisted area (A) of clamp is in the opposite side of adjusting screw (1) as shown in the figure (to prevent contact with other A parts). B e. Bent cut end of the wire toward rack axial as shown in the figure after twisting the wire 4 to 4.5 turns so that cut end does not contact with boot. CAUTION: Keep gap from cylinder tube 5 mm (0.20 in) or more. C JSGIA0361ZZ D E F 19. Install cylinder tubes to gear housing assembly. 20. Install low pressure piping. 21. Adjust inner socket to standard length (L), and then tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Check length again after tightening lock nut. STC0124D ST H I Standard L : Refer to ST-50, "Inner Socket Length". CAUTION: Adjust toe-in after this procedure. The length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not necessary the above value. Inspection J K SGIA0167E L INFOID:0000000003826257 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION · Check if steering wheel turns smoothly when it is turned several times fully to the end of the left and right. M · Check the steering wheel play, neutral position steering wheel, steering wheel turning force, and front wheel turning angle. Refer to ST-13, "Inspection". · Check the fluid level, fluid leakage, and air bleeding hydraulic system. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". N INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY Boot O Check boot for cracks, and replace it if a malfunction is detected. Rack Assembly Check rack for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected. P Gear-Sub Assembly · Check gear-sub assembly for damage or wear, and replace it if a malfunction is detected. · Rotate gear-sub assembly and check for torque variation or rattle, and replace it if a malfunction is detected. Gear Housing Assembly Check gear housing assembly for damage and scratches (inner wall). Replace if there are. Outer Socket and Inner Socket Revision: 2009 March ST-33 2009 FX35/FX50 STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > Check the following items and replace the component if it does not meet the standard. BALL JOINT SWINGING TORQUE Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure and pull the spring balance. Make sure that the spring balance 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. Standard (Measuring point of outer socket: Stud cotter pin mounting hole) Outer socket : Refer to ST-50, "Socket Swing Force and Rotating Torque". Standard (Measuring point of inner socket: "*" mark shown in the figure) Inner socket : Refer to ST-50, "Socket Swing Force and Rotating Torque". BALL JOINT ROTATING TORQUE Make sure that the reading is within the following specified range using preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)]. Replace outer socket if the reading is outside the specified value. Standard Rotating torque : Refer to ST-50, "Socket Swing Force and Rotating Torque". 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 (1) and inner socket (2) if the measured value is outside the standard. Standard Outer socket Inner socket : Refer to ST-50, "Socket Axial End Play". : Refer to ST-50, "Socket Axial End Play". SGIA0896E SGIA1382E JSGIA0109ZZ Revision: 2009 March ST-34 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > POWER STEERING OIL PUMP VQ35HR VQ35HR : Exploded View REMOVAL 1. Power steering oil pump 2. Bracket : Vehicle front Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. DISASSEMBLY A INFOID:0000000003826262 B C D E JSGIA0046GB F ST H I J K L M N O P 1. Pulley 4. Body assembly Revision: 2009 March 2. Oil seal 5. Suction pipe ST-35 3. Bracket 6. O-ring JSGIA0364GB 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 7. Flow control valve B assembly 10. Dowel pin 13. Rotor 16. Rear side plate 19. O-ring A. Oil seal lip 8. Flow control valve spring 11. Front side plate 14. Rotor snap ring 17. O-ring 20. Rear cover 9. Flow control valve A 12. Vane 15. Cam ring 18. Teflon ring 21. Cartridge : Apply power steering fluid. : Apply multi-purpose grease. Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above. VQ35HR : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000003826263 REMOVAL 1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank. 2. Remove the right of the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation". 3. Loosen drive belt. Refer to EM-15, "Exploded View". 4. Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley. 5. Remove pressure sensor connector. 6. Remove copper washers and eye bolt (drain fluid from their pipings). 7. Remove suction hose (drain fluid from their pipings). 8. Remove oil pump mounting bolts, and then remove oil pump. INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. · When installing suction hoses (1), refer to the figure. CAUTION: · Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2). · Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube. · Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3). Standard L : 3 8 mm (0.12 0.31 in) JSGIA0118ZZ · When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washer (2) to oil pump (3), refer to the figure. CAUTION: · Never reuse copper washer. · Apply power steering fluid to around copper washers, then install eye bolt. · Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by hand. Refer to ST-47, "VQ35HR : Exploded View". · Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor. · Adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-15, "Tension Adjustment". JSGIA0452ZZ · Check fluid level, fluid leakage and air bleeding hydraulic system after the installation. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". VQ35HR : Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000003826264 DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove rear cover mounting bolts, and then remove rear cover from body assembly. CAUTION: Revision: 2009 March ST-36 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > · Fix oil pump with a vise if necessary. · Use copper plates when fixing with a vise. A 2. Remove O-ring from body assembly. 3. Remove rear side plate from cartridge, and then remove Teflon ring and O-ring from rear side plate. 4. Remove rotor snap ring using a snap ring pliers, and remove B pulley from body assembly. CAUTION: Remove pulley so as not to be damaged when removing C rotor snap ring. D 5. Remove cartridge and front side plate. 6. Remove flow control valve A (1), flow control valve spring (2) and flow control valve B assembly (3) from body assembly (4). CAUTION: Never drop and damage flow control valve A and flow control valve B assembly when removing. 7. Remove oil seal from body assembly. 8. Remove mounting bolt of suction pipe, and then remove suction pipe from body assembly. 9. Remove O-ring from body assembly. 10. Remove bracket mounting bolts, and then remove bracket from body assembly. ASSEMBLY 1. Apply recommended grease to oil seal lips. Apply recommended fluid to around oil seal, and then install oil seal to body assembly using a drift [SST: ST35300000 ( -- )] CAUTION: · Fix oil pump with a vise if necessary. · Use copper plates when fixing with a vise. 2. Install bracket to body assembly. 3. If dowel pin has been removed, insert it into body assembly by hand. If it cannot be inserted by hand, lightly tap with a hammer. 4. Install flow control valve A (1), flow control valve spring (2) and flow control valve B assembly (3) to body assembly (4). E SGIA0059E F ST H JSGIA0365ZZ I J K L M SGIA0527E N O P JSGIA0365ZZ Revision: 2009 March ST-37 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 5. Install front side plate (3) with dowel pin (2) on flow control valve A (1) side as shown in the figure aligning with front side plate cutout (A) to body assembly (4). 6. Install cam ring as shown in the figure. 7. Install pulley to body assembly. CAUTION: Never damage oil seal when installing pulley. 8. Install rotor so that mark faces body assembly, and then install it to pulley shaft. 9. Install vane to rotor so that arc of vane faces cam ring side. SGIA1189E SGIA0612E SGIA0989E 10. Install rotor snap ring to slit of pulley shaft using a hammer and a 10 mm (0.39 in) box. CAUTION: · Never damage rotor and pulley shaft. · Oil pump assembly must be replaced if rotor is damaged. Revision: 2009 March ST-38 SGIA0613E SGIA0063E 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 11. Install rear side plate with dowel pin A on flow control valve A side as shown in the figure aligning with rear side plate cutout B to cartridge. 12. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to body assembly. 13. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to rear side plate. 14. Apply recommended fluid to Teflon ring, and then install Teflon ring to rear side plate. 15. Install rear cover to body assembly. 16. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to body assembly. 17. Install suction pipe to body assembly. VQ35HR : Inspection A B C PGIA0035E D E INFOID:0000000003826265 RELIEF OIL PRESSURE CAUTION: F Make sure that belt tension is normal before starting the following procedure. 1. Connect the oil pressure gauge [SST: KV48103500 (J-26357)] and the oil pressure gauge adapter [SST: KV48102500 (J- ST 33914)] between oil pump discharge connector and high-pres- sure hose. Bleed air from the hydraulic circuit while opening valve fully. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". H 2. Start engine. Run engine until oil temperature reaches 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). CAUTION: I · Leave the valve of the oil pressure gauge fully open while starting and running engine. If engine is started with the valve closed, the hydraulic pressure in oil pump goes up to the relief pressure along with unusual increase of oil J temperature. · Be sure to keep hose clear of belts and other parts when engine is started. K 3. Fully close the oil pressure gauge valve with engine at idle and measure the relief oil pressure. L Standard Relief oil pressure : Refer to ST-50, "Relief Oil Pressure". M CAUTION: Never keep valve closed for 10 seconds or longer. SGIA0915E 4. Open the valve slowly after measuring. Repair oil pump if the relief oil pressure is outside the standard. N Refer to ST-36, "VQ35HR : Disassembly and Assembly". 5. Disconnect the oil pressure gauge from hydraulic circuit. 6. When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washer (2) to oil pump (3), refer to the figure. CAUTION: · Never reuse copper washers. · Apply power steering fluid or equivalent to around copper washer, then install eye bolt. · Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by hand. Refer to ST-47, "VQ35HR : Exploded View" (VQ35HR), ST-48, "VK50VE : Exploded View" (VK50VE). · Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor. O P JSGIA0452ZZ Revision: 2009 March ST-39 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 7. Check fluid level, fluid leakage and air bleeding hydraulic system after the installation. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". BEFORE DISASSEMBLY Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur. · If oil leakage is found on oil pump. · Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed. · Performance of oil pump is low. AFTER DISASSEMBLY Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection Check body assembly and rear cover for internal damage. Replace rear cover if it is damaged. Replace oil pump assembly if body assembly is damaged. Cartridge Assembly Inspection Check cam ring, rotor and vane for damage. Replace cartridge assembly if necessary. Side Plate Inspection Check side plate for damage. Replace side plate if there are. Flow Control Valve Inspection Check flow control valve and spring for damage. Replace if necessary. VK50VE VK50VE : Exploded View INFOID:0000000003838514 REMOVAL 1. Power steering oil pump 2. Bracket : Vehicle front Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. DISASSEMBLY Revision: 2009 March ST-40 JSGIA0411GB 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > A B C D E F ST 1. Pulley 4. Joint 7. Flow control valve 10. Suction pipe 13. O-ring 16. Rotor 19. Dowel pin 22. Copper washer 2. Snap ring 5. O-ring 8. Spring 11. O-ring 14. Side plate 17. Cam ring 20. Gasket H SGIA1187E 3. Drive shaft 6. Connector bolt I 9. Oil seal 12. Body assembly 15. Vane J 18. Cartridge 21. Rear cover K : Apply power steering fluid. : Apply multi-purpose grease. Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above. VK50VE : Removal and Installation L INFOID:0000000003838523 M REMOVAL 1. Drain power steering fluid from reservoir tank. N 2. Remove the floor under cover from vehicle. Refer to EXT-31, "Exploded View". 3. Loosen drive belt. Refer to EM-163, "Exploded View". 4. Remove drive belt from oil pump pulley. O 5. Remove pressure sensor connector. 6. Remove joint mounting nut. P 7. Remove suction hose (drain fluid from their pipings). 8. Remove oil pump mounting bolts, and then remove oil pump. INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. Revision: 2009 March ST-41 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > · When installing suction hoses (1), refer to the figure. CAUTION: · Never apply fluid to the hose (1) and tube (2). · Insert hose securely until it contacts spool (A) of tube. · Leave clearance (L) when installing clamp (3). Standard L : 3 8 mm (0.12 0.31 in) JSGIA0118ZZ · When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washer (2) to oil pump (3), refer to the figure. CAUTION: · Never reuse copper washer. · Apply power steering fluid to around copper washers, then install eye bolt. · Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by hand. Refer to ST-48, "VK50VE : Exploded View". · Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor. · About the installation of drive belt. Refer to EM-164, JSGIA0452ZZ "Tension Adjustment". · Check fluid level, fluid leakage and air bleeding hydraulic system after the installation. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". VK50VE : Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000003838512 DISASSEMBLY NOTE: Secure oil pump in a vise if necessary. CAUTION: Use copper plates when securing in a vise. 1. Remove rear cover mounting bolts, and then remove rear cover from body assembly. 2. Remove gasket from body assembly. 3. Remove dowel pin, cartridge and side plate from body assembly. 4. Remove pulley mounting nut and washer, then remove pulley from drive shaft. 5. Remove snap ring from drive shaft and press out it. CAUTION: When removing snap ring, be careful not to damage drive shaft. SST010B Revision: 2009 March ST-42 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 6. Remove oil seal from body assembly using a flat-bladed screw- driver. 7. Remove O-ring from body assembly. 8. Remove lock nut, and then remove copper washer, joint and O- ring. 9. Remove connector bolt, and then remove O-ring, flow control valve and spring from body assembly 10. Remove mounting bolts of suction pipe, and then remove suc- tion pipe from body assembly. 11. Remove O-ring from body assembly. ASSEMBLY NOTE: Secure oil pump in a vise if necessary. CAUTION: Use copper plates when securing in a vise. 1. Apply recommended grease to oil seal lips (1). Apply recom- mended fluid to around oil seal, and then install oil seal to body assembly. 2. Apply recommended fluid to drive shaft, and press drive shaft into body assembly, then install snap ring. 3. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring into body assembly. 4. Install side plate to body assembly. A B C SST034A D E F ST H SGIA1150E I J K L SGIA0422E M N O P Revision: 2009 March ST-43 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 5. Install dowel pin (3) into dowel pin hole (A), and then install cam ring (2) pointing it's D1 side toward the body assembly (1) side as shown in the figure. · When installing cam ring, turn carved face with a letter E (B) of it to rear cover. CAUTION: Do not confuse the assembling direction of cam ring. If cam ring is installed facing the incorrect direction, it may cause oil pump operation malfunction. 6. Install rotor to body assembly. · When installing rotor, turn mark face on rotor to body assembly. 7. Install vane to rotor so that arc of vane faces cam ring side. 8. Check if drive shaft turns smoothly. 9. Install gasket to body assembly. 10. Install rear cover to body assembly, and then tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque. 11. Install pulley and washer to drive shaft, and then tighten lock nut at the specified torque. 12. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring. Install spring, flow control valve and O-ring to body assembly, and then tighten connector bolt to the specified torque. 13. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring. Install O-ring, joint and copper washer to connector bolt, and then tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Revision: 2009 March ST-44 SGIA1166E SGIA0989E SGIA0613E SGIA0425E 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 14. Apply recommended fluid to O-ring, and then install O-ring to body assembly. 15. Install suction pipe to body assembly. VK50VE : Inspection RELIEF OIL PRESSURE CAUTION: Make sure that belt tension is normal before starting the following procedure. 1. Connect the oil pressure gauge [SST: KV48103500 (J-26357)] and the oil pressure gauge adapter [SST: KV48102500 (J33914)] between oil pump discharge connector and high-pressure hose. Bleed air from the hydraulic circuit while opening valve fully. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". 2. Start engine. Run engine until oil temperature reaches 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F). CAUTION: · Leave the valve of the oil pressure gauge fully open while starting and running engine. If engine is started with the valve closed, the hydraulic pressure in oil pump goes up to the relief pressure along with unusual increase of oil temperature. · Be sure to keep hose clear of belts and other parts when engine is started. 3. Fully close the oil pressure gauge valve with engine at idle and measure the relief oil pressure. A INFOID:0000000003838513 B C D E F ST H Standard Relief oil pressure : Refer to ST-50, "Relief Oil I Pressure". CAUTION: Never keep valve closed for 10 seconds or longer. SGIA0915E J 4. Open the valve slowly after measuring. Repair oil pump if the relief oil pressure is outside the standard. Refer to ST-42, "VK50VE : Disassembly and Assembly". 5. Disconnect the oil pressure gauge from hydraulic circuit. K 6. When installing eye bolt (1) and copper washer (2) to oil pump (3), refer to the figure. CAUTION: · Never reuse copper washers. · Apply power steering fluid or equivalent to around copper washer, then install eye bolt. · Install eye bolt with eye joint (assembled to high pressure hose) (B) protrusion (A) facing with pump side cutout, and then tighten it to the specified torque after tightening by hand. Refer to ST-48, "VK50VE : Exploded View". · Securely insert harness connector to pressure sensor. 7. Check fluid level, fluid leakage and air bleeding hydraulic system after the installation. Refer to ST-11, "Inspection". L M N JSGIA0452ZZ O BEFORE DISASSEMBLY Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur. · If oil leakage is found on oil pump. P · Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed. · Performance of oil pump is low. AFTER DISASSEMBLY Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection Check body assembly and rear cover for internal damage. Replace rear cover if it is damaged. Replace oil pump assembly if body assembly is damaged. Revision: 2009 March ST-45 2009 FX35/FX50 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > Cartridge Assembly Inspection Check cam ring, rotor and vane for damage. Replace cartridge assembly if necessary. Side Plate Inspection Check side plate for damage. Replace side plate if there are. Flow Control Valve Inspection Check flow control valve and spring for damage. Replace if necessary. Revision: 2009 March ST-46 2009 FX35/FX50 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > HYDRAULIC LINE VQ35HR VQ35HR : Exploded View HYDRAULIC LINE A INFOID:0000000003826266 B C D E F ST H I J 1. Reservoir tank bracket 4. Reservoir tank 7. Clamp 10. Copper washer 2. Bushing 5. Return hose 8. Oil cooler 11. Pressure sensor 13. Steering gear assembly A. To power steering oil pump suction hose. 14. O-ring B. To power steering oil pump. : Vehicle front : Apply power steering fluid. Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above. VK50VE JSGIA0409GB K 3. Collar 6. Suction hose L 9. Eye bolt 12. High pressure piping and low pressure piping M N O P Revision: 2009 March ST-47 2009 FX35/FX50 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > VK50VE : Exploded View HYDRAULIC LINE INFOID:0000000003838504 1. Reservoir tank bracket 4. Reservoir tank 7. Clamp 10. Copper washer 2. Bushing 5. Return hose 8. Oil cooler 11. Pressure sensor 13. Steering gear assembly A. To power steering oil pump suction B. To power steering oil pump. hose. : Vehicle front Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. JSGIA0410GB 3. Collar 6. Suction hose 9. Eye bolt 12. High pressure piping and low pres- sure piping Revision: 2009 March ST-48 2009 FX35/FX50 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) < SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) General Specifications A INFOID:0000000003826268 B Steering gear model Fluid capacity (Approx.) (US qt, lmp qt) Steering Wheel Axial End Play and Play Item Steering wheel axial end play Steering wheel play on the outer circumference Steering Wheel Turning Force Item Steering wheel turning force Steering Angle Inner wheel Outer wheel Item Minimum Nominal Maximum Nominal Steering Column Length Item Column length Steering Column Mounting Dimensions Item Mounting dimension Steering Column Operating Range PR26AF C 1.0 (1-1/8, 7/8) Standard 0 (0) 0 35 (0 1.38) INFOID:0000000003826269 D Unit: mm (in) E INFOID:0000000003826270 F Standard 7.45 (0.76, 66) Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) ST INFOID:0000000003826271 H Unit: Degree minute (Decimal degree) Standard I 38°00 (38.0°) 41°00 (41.0°) 42°00 (42.0°) J 32°15 (32.3°) INFOID:0000000003826272 K Standard 516 520 (20.31 20.47) Unit: mm (in) L INFOID:0000000003826273 M Unit: mm (in) Standard N Without electric motor With electric motor 30 32 (1.18 1.26) 20 22 (0.79 0.87) O INFOID:0000000003826274 Item Tilt operating range Telescopic operating range Rotating torque Standard P 44 mm (1.73 in) 47 mm (1.85 in) 0.49 N·m (0.05 kg-m, 4 in-lb) Revision: 2009 March ST-49 2009 FX35/FX50 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) < SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Lower Shaft Sliding Range INFOID:0000000003826275 Item Sliding range Rack Sliding Force Standard 428.5 (16.87) or more Unit: mm (in) INFOID:0000000003826276 Item Rack sliding force Rack Stroke Unit: N (kg, lb) Standard 227 330 (23.1 33.7, 51.0 74.2) INFOID:0000000003826277 Item Rack stroke neutral position Socket Swing Force and Rotating Torque Standard 71.0 (2.80) Unit: mm (in) INFOID:0000000003826278 SWING FORCE Item Outer socket Inner socket ROTATING TORQUE Item Outer socket Socket Axial End Play Unit: N (kg, lb) Standard 4.81 45.7 (0.5 4.6, 1.1 10.2) 8.9 64 (0.91 6.5, 2.01 14.3) Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb) Standard 0.3 2.9 (0.03 0.29, 3 25) INFOID:0000000003826279 Item Outer socket Inner socket Inner Socket Length Standard 0.5 (0.02) or less 0.2 (0.008) or less Unit: mm (in) INFOID:0000000003826280 Item Rack neutral position, dimension Relief Oil Pressure Standard 50.7 (1.996) Unit: mm (in) INFOID:0000000003826281 Item Relief oil pressure Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi) Standard VQ35HR VK50VE 9,020 9,820 (92 100.1, 1,308 1,423) 9,510 10,310 (97 105.1, 1,379 1,494) Revision: 2009 March ST-50 2009 FX35/FX50Acrobat Distiller 6.0.1 (Windows)