Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2006 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Special Service Tools
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS DESCRIPTION
| Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) Tool name |
Description | |
|---|---|---|
| KV48101100 (J26364) Torque adapter |
Measuring pinion rotating torque | |
| ST27180001 (J25726-B) Steering wheel puller |
Removing steering wheel | |
| HT72520000 (J25730-B) Ball joint remover |
Removing tie-rod and lower ball joint a: 33 mm (1.30 in) b: 50 mm (1.97 in) r: R11.5 mm (0.453 in) |
|
| (J-24319-B) Tie rod puller |
Remove outer tie rod | |
| KV48103500 (J26357 and J26357-10) Pressure gauge |
Measuring oil pressure | |
| KV48102500 (J33914) Pressure gauge adapter |
Measuring oil pressure | |
| ST3127S000 1 GG91030000 (See J25765-A) Torque wrench 2 HT62940000 (-) Socket adapter 3 HT62900000 (-) Socket adapter |
Measuring turning torque | |
| (J44372) 5-60 Pound pull gauge |
Measuring steering wheel turning force | |
| (J44183-A) 20-100 Pound pull gauge |
Measuring rack sliding force | |
| ST35300000 (-) Drift |
Installing power steering pump oil seal a: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia . b: 41 mm (1.61 in) dia . |
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| (J-44615) Air Bag Master Key Set |
Removing and installing accessory air bag bolts. |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.