What is the steering wheel nut torque spec?

39 - 54 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 kg-m, 29 - 40 ft-lb).

What is the tie-rod to knuckle tightening torque for the R22T steering gear?

29 - 39 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb).

How many turns lock-to-lock does the steering wheel have?

3.5 turns, with an overall steering gear ratio of 18.9.

What is the maximum allowable steering wheel play?

Less than 35 mm (1.38 in); axial play should be 0.

What are the tie-rod lock nut torque specs?

Inner to outer: 37 - 46 N·m (3.8 - 4.7 kg-m, 27 - 34 ft-lb); inner to rack: 78 - 98 N·m (8.0 - 10.0 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-lb).

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Nissan Micra R22T Manual Steering Gear & Column Torque Specs (S.D.S.) ST-12

Steering Service Data and Specifications R22T: gear ratio, column length and tightening torques

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SDS page ST-12 with steering general specs (overall gear ratio 18.9, 3.5 turns lock-to-lock, collapsible column) plus steering column and gear tightening-torque tables.

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This page (ST-12) is the Service Data and Specifications (S.D.S.) section of a factory service manual covering the manual steering system with the R22T steering gear. General specifications list a collapsible steering column with lengths of 573.2-574.8 mm (non-tilt) and 563.2-564.8 mm (tilt), 3.5 turns of the steering wheel lock-to-lock, and an overall gear ratio of 18.9. Inspection and adjustment values include zero steering wheel axial play, steering wheel play of less than 35 mm (1.38 in), tie-rod outer and inner ball joint swinging force ranges, rack stroke of 66.7 mm (2.626 in), tie-rod length of 107.1 mm (4.22 in), and pinion gear rotating torque of 1.0-1.4 N·m average. Tightening torque tables give values in N·m, kg-m, and ft-lb for steering column fasteners (steering wheel nut 39-54 N·m, lower joint fixing bolts, hole cover, lower bracket, and column clamp) and for the R22T manual steering gear and linkage (tie-rod to knuckle 29-39 N·m, both tie-rod lock nuts, gear mounting clamp bolt, and retainer adjusting screw lock nut). Two diagrams (SST103A, SST613A) illustrate the measured lengths L and ℓ.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the steering wheel nut torque spec?: 39 - 54 N·m (4.0 - 5.5 kg-m, 29 - 40 ft-lb).
What is the tie-rod to knuckle tightening torque for the R22T steering gear?: 29 - 39 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb).
How many turns lock-to-lock does the steering wheel have?: 3.5 turns, with an overall steering gear ratio of 18.9.
What is the maximum allowable steering wheel play?: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in); axial play should be 0.
What are the tie-rod lock nut torque specs?: Inner to outer: 37 - 46 N·m (3.8 - 4.7 kg-m, 27 - 34 ft-lb); inner to rack: 78 - 98 N·m (8.0 - 10.0 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-lb).