yes it has rack and pinion
You can find a diagram of a 1987 Nissan Pathfinder power steering system in the owner's manual. You can also find it at various auto stores.
Disconnect the low pressure line
look at top of steering wheel column.
In the power steering reservoir. Which is located on the passanger side next to the firewall right next to the hood hinge.
Faulty switch on the stalk on steering column, had it do that to me on a mazda.
It is important to maintain the fluid levels of a vehicle. A person adds power steering fluid for this car into the power steering reservoir under the hood under the lid labeled power steering.
Remove steering wheel disconnect Quick Connects unscrew switch and pull out put back in same way
Where is the ignition control module on a 1987 nissan 300zx
mine arent under the hood but are located to the left below the steering wheel, just inside the drivers side door.
watch for drip? measure the spot on the ground to the location under the vehicle? or put it in the air--jack it up with a jack-stand for safety... also everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and the library should have a professional manual available...in the reference section, you'll have to make copies of the important sections...good luck :)
Nissan Saurus was created in 1987.
if your 1987 Nissan pickup leak water from manifold what do we do