### Manual Rack and Pinion

#### REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Manual rack and pinion assembly — Sentra and 200SX

##### Sentra and 200SX

1. Raise and support the car on jackstands.
2. Remove the front wheels.
3. Remove the both tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
4. Matchmark the steering column shaft to the lower joint and remove the pinch bolt from the joint.
5. Loosen and remove the steering gear mounting bolts.
6. Remove the mounting clamps from the steering gear and remove the steering gear by sliding it off the steering shaft.
7. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

   To install:

8. Install the steering gear assembly to the vehicle. Be sure to align the matchmarks of the rack with the marks on the steering shaft.
9. Install the steering gear mounting clamps and tighten the bolts to 58 ft. lbs. (78 Nm).
10. Install the lower joint-to-steering column pinch bolt and tighten to 22 ft. lbs. (29 Nm).
11. Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle and install castle nut. Torque the nut to 29 ft. lbs. (39 Nm) and install a new cotter pin.

    NOTE: If installing a new rack and pinion assembly, transfer the lower steering joint to the new rack and pinion prior to installation. When installing the lower steering joint to the steering gear, make sure that the wheels are aligned with the vehicle (straight ahead position).

12. To center the steering gear, turn it all the way to the lock position on one side. Now, count the number of turns it takes to get to the opposite side lock position. Turn the steering gear 1⁄2 the number of turns towards the original starting position. The steering rack should now be centered. When connecting the steering joint to the steering column shaft, be sure to align the matchmarks made during disassembly.
13. Install the front wheels, remove the jackstands, and lower the vehicle.
14. Check the vehicle's alignment.