6. Inspect for LEAKS again between the
Steering Gear and Power Steering Oil
Return Pipe and Power Steering Oil
Pressure Hose connections (Figure 5).




Figure 4

Power
Steering
Oil Return
Pipe
Assembly

If NO LEAK found, inspection is
complete, proceed to step 16.
If LEAK found, proceed to step 7.

7. If a leak is found, isolate the leak to the
affected line and replace the O-ring
(Figure 4).


Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose
connection repair; proceed to step 8



Steering Gear and Power Steering
Oil Return connection repair;
proceed to step 11.

Check
for Oil
Leaks

Power
Steering Oil
Pressure
Hose
Assembly

Figure 5

8. Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose
connection/O-ring repair (Figure 6).


Remove power steering hose bracket
bolt.

Power
Steering
Hose
Bracket
Bolt

9. Locate the Steering Gear and Power
Steering Oil Pressure connection
(Figure 7).


Loosen connection using a suitable
tool.

Figure 6

Caution: Do not loosen steering gear
check valve insert; hold in place while
loosening high pressure pipe fitting.
Note: When removing components
such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or
plug openings to prevent fluid from
spilling.
Note: Have drip container available to
collect leakage.

Power
Steering
Oil
Pressure
Connection

Caution: Do not reuse drained power
steering fluid.


Remove old O-ring and replace with
Nissan authorized part listed below.
P/N: 49328-03E00



Torque Power Steering Oil Pressure
Hose connection to:
33.4Nm (25 ft-lb)



Reinstall power steering hose
bracket bolt: Torque bolts to
9N.m (80 in-lb)

10. Proceed to step 15 for refilling and
air bleeding the hydraulic system.

Do not
loosen
Steering
Gear Check
Valve Insert

Figure 7

11. Steering Gear and Power Steering Oil Return connection/O-ring repair.


Remove the power steering oil return line bracket bolt located inside the left fender
well on the top of the frame (Figure 8, 9).
Bracket
Bolt
Located
Here.

Remove
Bracket
Bolt

Figure 8



Figure 9

Remove the power steering oil return line bracket bolt located inside the left front-end
body assembly (Figure 10, 11).

Bracket
Bolt
Located
Through
Here.

Remove
Bracket
Bolt

Figure 10

Figure 11

12. Locate the Steering Gear and Power
Steering Power Oil Return pipe
Connection (Figure 12).


Power
Steering
Oil Return
Connection

Loosen connection using a suitable
tool.

Note: When removing components
such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or
plug openings to prevent fluid from
spilling.
Note: Have drip container available to
collect leakage.

Figure 12

Caution: Do not reuse drained power
steering fluid.


Remove old O-ring and replace with
Nissan authorized part listed below.
P/N 49328-03E00



Torque Power Steering Oil Return
Pipe connection to:
19.7Nm (15 ft-lb)

Figure 13
13. Install power steering oil return line
bracket bolts (Figure 13,14).


Torque Power Steering Oil Return
Pipe bracket bolts to:
9Nm (80 in-lb)

14. Proceed to step 15 for refilling and
air bleeding the hydraulic system.
Figure 14

15. REFILLING AND AIR BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
CAUTION: Do not deviate from instructions or damage may occur.
NOTE: The following procedure will require an assistant for steps 10 through 13.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Allow vehicle to cool to room temperature.
Verify that all power steering hydraulic connections are made and tightened to specifications.
Turn front wheels fully left, lightly touching wheel stop.
Fill power steering fluid reservoir to top just below neck and install the power steering fluid reservoir
cap.
5. Start the engine. After two seconds, stop the engine.
CAUTION:
• Do not crank and run engine for more than two seconds or new air may be drawn
into the power steering system and pump damage may occur.
• Do not turn steering wheel at this time or new air may be drawn into the power
steering system and pump damage may occur.
6. Remove power steering fluid reservoir cap and fill power steering fluid reservoir to top just below neck.
Reinstall power steering fluid reservoir cap.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 until power steering fluid level stabilizes at the top of reservoir just below the
neck.
NOTE: Tank will need to be filled approximately 4 – 6 times. If power steering fluid is extremely foamy,
allow vehicle to stand for a few minutes, then repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6.
8. Remove power steering reservoir cap.
9. Verify that power steering fluid has stabilized to top of reservoir just below neck. Add power steering
fluid if necessary.
NOTE: Complete steps 10 through 13 without stopping between steps.
10. Have an assistant start the engine. The power steering fluid reservoir level will immediately begin to
drop.
11. Quickly add power steering fluid to keep the fluid level at the COLD MAX line until the fluid level has
stabilized.
12. Keep engine running and have the assistant slowly (approximately 90° [1/4 turn] per second) turn
the steering wheel completely from left to right, then back to the left, lightly contacting the steering
stops at the end of each turn, while adding power steering fluid to keep fluid level at the COLD MAX
line.
13. Reinstall the power steering reservoir cap, then have assistant stop the engine.
14. With the engine stopped, check the power steering reservoir fluid level.
15. Remove power steering reservoir cap and add or remove fluid so that the level is at the COLD MAX
line. Reinstall the power steering reservoir cap.
16. Start the engine and moderately (approximately 180° [1/2 turn] per second) turn the steering wheel
from left to right, then back to the left, lightly contacting the steering stops at the end of each turn.
Stop the engine.
17. With the engine stopped, check the power steering reservoir fluid level.
18. Remove power steering reservoir cap and add or remove fluid so that the level is at the COLD MAX
line. Reinstall the power steering reservoir cap.
19. Repeat steps 16, 17 and 18 until the power steering reservoir fluid level has stabilized to the COLD
MAX line and no air bubbles or foam exist in the fluid.
NOTE: If power steering fluid is extremely foamy, allow vehicle to stand for a few minutes, then repeat
Steps 9 through 19 until air bubbles or cloudiness do not exist.
20. Adjust final fluid level to COLD MAX line at a fluid temperature of 0° - 30°C (32° - 86°F).
21. Reinstall the power steering reservoir cap.
22. Inspect for power steering fluid leaks.

16. Install front under cover by model.


Standard: Install the (7) front under cover bolts: Torque to 5.5Nm (49 in-lb).



Pro-4X: Install the (2) bolts and (4) hex head bolts:
o Torque the (2) bolts to 8.83N.m (78 in-lb)
o Torque the (4) hex head bolts to 83.85N.m (62 ft-lb)

17. Submit a warranty claim using the claims information for the Inspection/Repairs
completed.
18. Release the vehicle, inspection complete.
Inspection 1: A/T Fluid Leak Inspection
PARTS INFORMATION: (NOT REQUIRED)
Inspection 2: Rear Prop Shaft Bolt Torque
PARTS INFORMATION:
Description

Quantity

Part #

Bolt

4

37120-5X00A

Nut

4

37171-5X00A

Inspection 3: Front Prop Shaft Bolt Torque
PARTS INFORMATION:
Description

Quantity

Part #

Bolt

4

37120-JD01A

Nut

4

37171-7S00A

Quantity

Part #

O-Ring
(Same for both lines)

2 Max

49328-03E00

Genuine NISSAN PSF
or Equivalent

2 Max

999MP-AG000P

Inspection 4: Steering Gear Leak
PARTS INFORMATION:
Description

CLAIMS INFORMATION:
Submit claim using the following claims coding:
Work Order Line Type: “CM” Campaign
Campaign: PC562
Claim Type:
CM
PNC:
PC562
Symptom:
ZZ
Diagnosis:
99
Description:
Flat
Op
Rate
Codes
Time

Parts
Expense
Required
Code
on claim Required

MULTI-POINT INSPECTION
Multi-Point Inspection: (ALL)
1. AT Fluid Leak Inspection
(Includes Hose & Clamp Adjustment)
2. Rear Prop Shaft Bolt Torque
3. Front Prop Shaft Bolt Torque
4. Steering Gear Leak
(Includes Re-torque if Required)

PC5620

0.6 Hr

No

No

Inspect Automatic Transmission Fluid
Leak, Rear Prop Shaft Bolt Torque,
Front Prop Shaft Bolt Torque, &
Steering Gear Leak.
Replace O-Ring: Power Steering Oil
Pressure Hose Connection

PC5621

1.5 Hr

Yes

No

Inspect Automatic Transmission Fluid
Leak, Rear Prop Shaft Bolt Torque,
Front Prop Shaft Bolt Torque, &
Steering Gear Leak.
Replace O-Ring: Power Steering Oil
Return Pipe Connection

PC5622

1.5 Hr

Yes

No

Inspect Automatic Transmission Fluid
Leak, Rear Prop Shaft Bolt Torque,
Front Prop Shaft Bolt Torque, &
Steering Gear Leak.
PC5623
Replace Both O-Rings: Power Steering
Oil Pressure Hose & Return Pipe
Connections

1.6 Hr

Yes

No

COMBINATION CODES BELOW CAN BE USED IN ADDITION TO
PC5620, PC5621, PC5622, AND PC5623 IF REPAIR IS REQUIRED
Replace Rear Prop Shaft (4) bolts and
(4) nuts; Torque to spec

PC5624

0.2 Hr

Yes

No

Replace Front Prop Shaft (4) bolts and
(4) nuts; Torque to spec

PC5625

0.2 Hr

Yes

No