Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Basic inspection

DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW

Work Flow

DETAILED FLOW

1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER

It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspection. First of all, reproduce symptoms, and
understand them fully. Ask customer about his/her complaints carefully. In some cases, it will be necessary to
check symptoms by driving vehicle with customer.

2.BASIC INSPECTION

1. Check the power steering fluid leakage and the power steering fluid level. Refer to ST-12, "Inspection".
2. Check the drive belt tension. Refer to EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts".
3. Check the power steering gear for damages, cracks and oil leakage. Refer to ST-12, "Inspection".
4. Check the relief oil pressure.

3.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOM

Perform the diagnosis by sympt

4.FINAL CHECK

Check the input/output standard values for the power steering control unit.