vehicle off



Raise vehicle on lift

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

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



If LEAK found, proceed to step 7.

Figure 4

Power
Steering
Oil Return
Pipe
Assembly

Check
for Oil
Leaks

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.

Power
Steering Oil
Pressure
Hose
Assembly

Figure 5

8. Power Steering Oil Pressure Hose
connection/O-ring repair.


Remove power steering hose bracket
bolt (Figure 6).

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

Power
Steering
Hose
Bracket
Bolt

Loosen connection using a suitable
tool.

Caution: Do not loosen steering gear
check valve insert; hold in place while
loosening high pressure pipe fitting.
Note: Have drip container available to
collect leakage.

Figure 6

Note: When removing components
such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or
plug openings to prevent fluid from
spilling.
Caution: Do not reuse drained power
steering fluid.


Remove old O-ring and replace with
Nissan authorized part listed below.

Power
Steering
Oil
Pressure
Connection

P/N: 49328-03E00




Torque Power Steering Oil Pressure
Hose connection to:
33.4Nm (25 ft-lb)
Reinstall power steering hose
bracket bolts: 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.


Remove old O-ring and replace with
Nissan authorized part listed below.

Figure 12

P/N 49328-03E00


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

Caution: Do not reuse drained power
steering fluid.

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.


Torque (7) bolts to 5.5Nm (49 in-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: Steering Gear Leak
PARTS INFORMATION:
Description

Quantity

Part #

O-Ring
(Same for both lines)

2 Max

49328-03E00

Genuine NISSAN PSF
or Equivalent

2 Max

999MP-AG000P

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit claim using the following claims coding:
Work Order Line Type: “CM” Campaign
Campaign: PC561
Claim Type:
PNC:
Symptom:
Diagnosis:
Description:

CM
PC561
ZZ
99
Flat
Rate
Time
MULTI-POINT INSPECTION
Op
Codes

Multi-Point Inspection: (ALL)
1. AT Fluid Leak Inspection
(Includes Hose & Clamp Adjustment)
2. Steering Gear Leak
(Includes Re-torque if Required)

PC5610

0.5 Hr

Parts
Expense
Required
Code
on claim Required

No

No

INSPECTION 2 - Repair
Inspect Automatic Transmission Fluid
Leak & Steering Gear Leak.
Replace O-Ring: Power Steering Oil
Pressure Hose Connection

PC5611

1.4 Hr

Yes

No

Inspect Automatic Transmission Fluid
Leak & Steering Gear Leak.
Replace O-Ring: Power Steering Oil
Return Pipe Connection

PC5612

1.4 Hr

Yes

No

Inspect Automatic Transmission Fluid
Leak & Steering Gear Leak.
Replace Both O-Rings: Power
Steering Oil Pressure Hose & Return
Pipe Connections

PC5613

1.5 Hr

Yes

No