Link the steering column to the steering gear with the Dorman steering shaft, part number 425-617. This lower intermediate steering shaft is precision-machined for a tight, secure fit. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2005-2024 Nissan Frontier, 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder and 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list and engine details.
This Dorman intermediate steering shaft is designed to directly replace the original equipment on the listed applications. It carries the driver's steering input from the column down to the steering gear. When the shaft wears, you may feel play, clunking or binding through the wheel.
- Precise fit: Engineered within strict tolerances to directly replace the original shaft on the listed applications.
- Safety tested: Thoroughly tested to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Each design is built to rigorous regulatory standards for driver safety in a collision.
- Durability tested: Built to meet torsional, tensile, fatigue and other durability testing for reliable operation.
- Corrosion resistant: Salt-spray tested and finished with a premium coating.
If a worn lower intermediate shaft is the cause of looseness or a clunk in your steering, this part replaces it. Other steering components can produce similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before replacing. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners, whether they may be reused, and the installation procedure.
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