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.
2007 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Removal and Installation: Components
Refer to "COMPONENTS ", for the symbols in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Steering column must be kept at maximum tilt up position during removal and installation. Do not operate tilt mechanism while steering column is out of the vehicle.
- Put matching mark on intermediate shaft and steering column assembly before removing intermediate shaft.
- When steering wheel is turned repeatedly with the vehicle stopped, care must be taken because EPS motor and EPS control unit may get too hot.
- Steering column assembly is heavy. Care must be taken when removing steering column assembly from vehicle.
- Do not put steering column assembly near the things that generate excessive magnetic force.
- Steering column assembly cannot be disassembled.
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.