NTB14053
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Service information as with other nissan vehicles, the altima is equipped with hydraulic electric power steering (h-eps). This system uses an electric motor to drive a pump rather than relying on a conventional belt-driven pump. Some nor
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2014 NISSAN ALTIMA |
Classification: ST14-009 Reference: Date: NTB14-053 June 6, 2014 2014 ALTIMA; HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SERVICE INFORMATION APPLIED VEHICLE: 2014 Altima (L33) SERVICE INFORMATION As with other Nissan vehicles, the Altima is equipped with Hydraulic Electric Power Steering (H-EPS). This system uses an electric motor to drive a pump rather than relying on a conventional belt-driven pump. Some normal operational sound may be heard from the front of the vehicle generated by the H-EPS when the steering wheel is operated. Comparing the incident vehicle to a “known good vehicle” will help determine if there is louder than normal H-EPS related sound. If diagnosed as having louder than normal H-EPS sound, use this bulletin to assist in locating and repairing the cause. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. 1/10 SERVICE PROCEDURE If the applied vehicle being worked on is diagnosed as having louder than normal H-EPS related sound, review the following pages for possible causes and related repair. Power Steering Fluid Check the fluid level of the Hydraulic Electric Power Steering (H-EPS) system. Check fluid level with the ignition OFF and fluid temperature between 0 – 30°C (32 – 86°F). Power steering fluid level should be within the hatching area of the indicator on the power steering reservoir tank cap. If fluid is needed, use only genuine NISSAN E-PSF or equivalent. Hatching area Figure 1 Right Front Hood Ledge Seal Make sure the right front hood ledge seal (passenger side) is installed correctly. Install the seal correctly or Hood ledge seal If damaged, replace the seal or If missing, install a seal. Figure 2 2/10 NTB14-053 Pump Mounting Isolator Make sure there is no binding on the H-EPS pump mounting isolator as follows: a. Loosen the four (4) H-EPS pump mounting bolts. Bolt b. Move the H-EPS pump a small amount from side to side. Bolt c. Tighten the mounting bolts. Bolt Mounting bolts torque: 13.5 N•m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb) Bolt Figure 3 Pump Felt Cover Make sure the H-EPS pump felt cover is installed correctly. Install the felt cover correctly H-EPS pump felt cover or If damaged, replace the felt cover or If missing, install a felt cover. Figure 4 3/10 NTB14-053 H-EPS High Pressure Line Check the H-EPS high pressure line and the A/C low pressure line. Make sure they are not touching each other (see Figure 5). a. Check the two locations circled in Figure 5. b. If the lines are touching, reposition the lines so they are not touching. Check the H-EPS high pressure line and coolant reservoir. Make sure they are not touching each other (see Figure 5). If touching: a. Make sure the coolant reservoir is mounted correctly; its locator boss must be seated in the mounting hole. b. If needed, reposition the H-EPS line so it is not touching the reservoir. A/C low pressure line: 4 cyl shown, 6 cyl is similar Coolant reservoir H-EPS high pressure line Figure 5 4/10 NTB14-053 4 cyl is shown, 6 cyl is similar Make sure the H-EPS high pressure line is not touching the strut tower brace or the torque rod mounting bracket. H-EPS high pressure line a. Check the two locations circled in Figure 6. b. If needed, reposition the H-EPS high pressure line so it is not touching. Figure 6 4 Cylinder Models: H-EPS High Pressure Line H-EPS high pressure line Check the H-EPS high pressure line retaining clamp shown in Figure 7. a. Make sure the clamp is secured correctly. Figure 7 shows a clamp that is not secured correctly. b. If the clamp is loose like the one shown in Figure 7, replace the H-EPS high pressure line. NG: Retaining clamp loose Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section STSteering System, for replacement information. Figure 7 Passenger side strut tower Make sure the H-EPS high pressure line is not touching the A/C line or vehicle body. a. Check the area circled in Figure 10. b. If needed, reposition the lines so they are not touching. A/C line c. If needed, reposition the H-EPS line so it is not touching the vehicle body. Front of vehicle Figure 8 NOTE: The view in Figure 8 is downward from the inboard side of the passenger side strut tower. 5/10 NTB14-053 H-EPS Low Pressure Line 4 cyl is shown, 6 cyl is similar Make sure the H-EPS low pressure line is not touching the sub-frame near the front of the engine. H-EPS low pressure line a. If needed, reposition the H-EPS low pressure line so it does not touch the sub-frame. Sub-frame Figure 9 4 Cylinder Models: H-EPS High and Low Pressure Lines H-EPS high and low pressure lines Make sure the H-EPS high and low pressure lines under the vehicle are not touching surrounding parts. Engine Wall a. Lift the vehicle. b. Visually check the routing of the under-vehicle H-EPS high and low pressure lines. c. If needed, reposition the H-EPS high and low pressure lines so they are not touching any surrounding parts. Figure 10 6/10 NTB14-053 H-EPS Pump 4 cyl shown, 6 cyl is similar Make sure the A/C low pressure line is not touching the H-EPS pump. H-EPS pump A/C low pressure line a. Check the location circled in Figure 8. b. If needed, reposition the A/C low pressure line so it is not touching the H-EPS pump. Figure 11 Make sure the A/C high pressure line is not touching the H-EPS pump. H-EPS pump a. Check the location circled in Figure 9. b. Wiggle the H-EPS pump and observe the A/C high pressure line. If it moves, it is touching. c. If needed, reposition the A/C high pressure line so it is not touching the H-EPS pump. A/C high pressure line Figure 12 Noise Insulator Make sure the noise insulator is installed inside the RH (passenger side) front fender protector: Front strut Front a. Remove the passenger side front wheel. b. Partially remove the fender protector. Refer to the ESM, section EXTExterior, as needed. c. Confirm the insulator is in place. or Make sure the insulator is installed correctly Figure 13 If damaged or missing, replace the fender protector with insulator. 7/10 Noise isolator on back side of fender protector NTB14-053 Baffle Baffle Make sure the baffle is positioned properly inside the RH (passenger side) front fender. Front a. Make sure the baffle is flush against the fender. b. There should be no gap between the fender protector and baffle when the fender protector is installed. c. If needed, reposition the baffle or install a new one. Figure 14 OK Figure 15 – baffle is installed correctly. Figure 15 NG Figure 16 – example of a baffle installed incorrectly. Figure 16 NOTE: Lug nuts torque (when reinstalling the right front wheel): 113 N•m (12 kg-m, 83 ft-lb). 8/10 NTB14-053 4 Cylinder Models: H-EPS Bracket NOTE: All 2014 Altima vehicles have a H-EPS bracket. There is no need for replacement. Check torque of all three (3) H-EPS bracket nuts: Nut 1 torque: 8 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 5.9 ft-lb, 71 in-lb) Nuts 2 & 3 torque: 4.9 N•m (0.49 kg-m, 3.6 ft-lb, 43 in-lb) Make sure the H-EPS bracket and the H-EPS tube bracket are not touching (see Figure 19). a. Make sure there is a gap between the brackets all the way around. b. Make sure the rubber insulators are seated properly. c. If needed, reposition the brackets so they are not touching. Make sure the anti-rotation leg of the H-EPS bracket is flush to the bottom of the torque rod mounting bracket (see Figure 19). a. Check the position the H-EPS bracket, make sure its anti-rotation leg is flush to the bottom of the torque rod mounting bracket. Torque rod mounting bracket Nut 1 Rubber insulators (under washers) Nut 2 Rubber insulators (under washers) H-EPS bracket Nut 3 Anti-rotation leg with rubber insulator: H-EPS tube bracket Should be flush to bottom of the torque rod mounting bracket Figure 19 9/10 NTB14-053 6 Cylinder Models: H-EPS Bracket NOTE: All 2014 Altima vehicles have a H-EPS bracket. There is no need for replacement. Check torque of all three (3) H-EPS bracket nuts: Nut 1 torque: 8 N•m (0.81 kg-m, 5.9 ft-lb, 71 in-lb) Nuts 2 & 3 torque: 4.9 N•m (0.49 kg-m, 3.6 ft-lb, 43 in-lb) Make sure the H-EPS bracket and the H-EPS tube bracket are not touching (see Figure 20). a. Make sure there is a gap between the brackets, all the way around. b. Make sure the rubber insulators are seated properly. c. If needed, reposition the brackets so they are not touching. Make sure the H-EPS bracket’s anti-rotation leg is flush to the bottom of the torque rod mounting bracket (see Figure 20). a. Check the position the H-EPS bracket, make sure its anti-rotation leg is flush to bottom of the torque rod mounting bracket. Rubber insulators (under washers) Nut 1 Torque rod mounting bracket H-EPS bracket H-EPS tube bracket Nut 2 Nut 3 Anti-rotation leg with rubber insulator: Should be flush to bottom of the torque rod mounting bracket Figure 20 10/10 NTB14-053