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FRONT AXLE & FRONT SUSPENSION
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SECTION

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MA EM LC

CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION....................... 2 Precautions ............................................................. 2 Special Service Tools.............................................. 2 Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 3 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING. ............................................... 4 NVH Troubleshooting Chart.................................... 4 FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ............................... 5 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6 Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts ................. 6 Front Wheel Bearing............................................... 7 Front Wheel Alignment ........................................... 7 Drive Shaft ............................................................ 10 FRONT AXLE ........................................................... 11 Wheel Hub and Knuckle ....................................... 12 Drive Shaft ............................................................ 16 FRONT SUSPENSION ............................................. 24 Coil Spring and Strut Assembly............................ 25 Stabilizer Bar......................................................... 26 Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint .................. 27 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ..... 29 General Specifications .......................................... 29 Inspection and Adjustment.................................... 29

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PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION Precautions
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q q SBR686C q

When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground. *: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. After installing suspension parts, check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake tubes. Always torque brake lines when installing.

Special Service Tools
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) Tool name HT72520000 (J25730-A) Ball joint remover

Description

Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball joint

NT146

KV38106700 (J34296) KV38106800 (J34297) Differential side oil seal protector

Installing drive shaft

NT147

LH: KV38106700 RH: KV38106800

FA-2

PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION Commercial Service Tools
Tool name Attachment Wheel Alignment Description Measure wheel alignment a: b: c: d: e: Screw m24 x 1.5 35 mm (1.38 in) dia. 65 mm (2.56 in) dia. 56 mm (2.20 in) 12 mm (0.47 in)

GI MA EM LC EC

NT148

1 Flare nut crowfoot 2 Torque wrench

Removing and installing brake piping

NT360

a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

FE
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring

CL
NT717

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FA-3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING. NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts
Wheels and Tires in GI section

FA-5, 24

SDS in MA section

NVH in BR section BRAKES

NVH in RA section

NVH in ST section STEERING X X

FA-20

FA-25

FA-24

FA-6,

FA-6

FA-7, SDS FA-29

FA-7

FA-7, SDS FA-29

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Reference page

Incorrect air pressure

Excessive joint angle

Stabilizer bar fatigue

Parts interference

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION

Wheel bearing damage, looseness

Bushing or mounting deterioration

Improper installation, looseness

Shock absorber deformation, Damage or deflection

Incorrect wheel alignment

Deformation or damage

Joint sliding resistance

Suspension looseness

Incorrect tire size

Uneven tire wear

ROAD WHEEL

Non-uniformity

DRIVESHAFT

Noise, Vibration Shake

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

FRONT AXLE Noise AND FRONT Shake SUSPENSION Vibration Shimmy Judder Poor quality Ride or handling Symptom TIRES Noise Shake Vibration Shimmy Judder Poor quality Ride or handling ROAD WHEEL Noise Shake Shimmy, judder Poor quality Ride or handling

X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

X : Applicable

FA-4

DRIVESHAFT

Spring fatigue

Out-of-round

Imbalance

TIRES

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FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM

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WFA002

1 2 3 4

Suspension member Stabilizer bar Drive shaft Rebound stopper

5 6 7 8

Dynamic damper Transverse link Knuckle Strut assembly

9
10 11 12

Coil spring Strut mounting insulator assembly Tower bar bracket (if equipped) Strut tower bar (if equipped)

HA EL IDX

FA-5

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts
Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage. a. Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play. b. Make sure that cotter pin is inserted. q If looseness is noted, check wheel bearing axial end play, then ball joint for play.
q

SMA525A

c.

Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION, FA-24.

SMA614

SFA307B

SFA818A

Check spring height from top of wheelarch to ground using the following procedure: a. Park vehicle on a level surface with vehicle unladen*. *: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. b. Check tires for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator must not be showing). c. Bounce vehicle up and down several times and measure dimensions Hf and Hr. Refer to FA-30. Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for worn springs or suspension parts.
q q q

Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage. Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage. If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace transverse link.

SFA392B

FA-6

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts (Cont'd)
q Check suspension ball joint end play. a. Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands. b. Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip on lower edge of brake caliper. c. Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is depressed. d. Place a pry bar between transverse link and inner rim of road wheel. e. While pushing and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial indicator value. Vertical end play: 0 mm (0 in) If ball joint vertical end play exists, remove the transverse link and recheck the ball joint. Refer to FA-27.

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SFA504A

Front Wheel Bearing
q q

q

Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly. AT Check axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less If out of specification or wheel bearing does not turn FA smoothly, replace wheel bearing assembly. Refer to FA-12.

RA BR

SFA484A

Front Wheel Alignment

Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a preST liminary inspection (Unladen*). *: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

RS BT HA EL

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION Aluminum wheel

SFA975B

1. Check tires for wear and proper inflation. 2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout. IDX a. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance machine. b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration. Wheel runout: (Dial indicator value): Refer to SDS, FA-30.

FA-7

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE Front Wheel Alignment (Cont'd)
3. 4. 5. 6. Check front wheel bearings for looseness. Check front suspension for looseness. Check steering linkage for looseness. Check that struts work properly by using the standard bounce test. 7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).

Steel wheel
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation. 2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout. a. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine. b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustrations. c. Set each dial indicator to 0. d. Rotate wheel, and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel. e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below. Radial runout = (A+B)/2 Lateral runout = (C+D)/2 f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum negative value. Add the two values to determine total runout. In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout. Wheel runout: Refer to SDS, FA-30 3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness. 4. Check front suspension for looseness. 5. Check steering linkage for looseness. 6. Check that front struts work properly by using the standard bounce test. 7. Check vehicle posture (unladen).

SFA981B

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted. 1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge. Camber, caster and kingpin inclination: Refer to SDS, FA-29. 2. If camber, caster and kingpin inclination are not within specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged or worn out parts.
SFA948A

FA-8

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE Front Wheel Alignment (Cont'd)
TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using the following procedure. WARNING: q Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface. q Make sure that no one is in front of the vehicle before pushing it. 1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture. 2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft). 3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height as hub center. These are measuring points. 4. Measure distance ``A'' (rear side). 5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn). If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward. 6. Measure distance ``B'' (front side). Total toe-in (A-B): Refer to SDS, FA-29.

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AFA050

SFA234AC

7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods. a. Loosen lock nuts. b. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in or out. Standard length ``L'': Refer to ST-24 section (``General Specifications'', ``SDS''). c. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque. : 37 - 46 N m (3.8 - 4.7 kg-m, 27 - 35 ft-lb)

AFA129

BR ST RS BT
SFA486A

HA EL IDX

FA-9

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE Front Wheel Alignment (Cont'd)
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
1. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Move vehicle forward until front wheels rest properly on turning radius gauge. 2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning angle. q Turn steering wheel to full lock and apply force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with engine at idle. q Do not hold the steering wheel on full lock for more than 15 seconds. Wheel turning angle (Full turn): Refer to SDS, FA-29.

SFA439BA

Drive Shaft
Check for grease leakage or other damage.

SFA310B

FA-10

FRONT AXLE

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AFA173

FA-11

FRONT AXLE Wheel Hub and Knuckle
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Before removing the front axle assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Move it away from the front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in damaged sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative. 1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
SFA090A

2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor. q Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. q Suspend brake caliper with wire so as not to stretch brake hose. q Make sure brake hose is not twisted. q Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or caliper piston will pop out.

SFA701

3. Separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool. q Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.

AFA128

4. Remove strut lower mounting bolts.

AFA047

5. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller. q When removing drive shaft, cover boots with shop towel to prevent damaging them.

SFA986

FA-12

FRONT AXLE Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
6. Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut. 7. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with Tool. 8. Remove knuckle from transverse link.

GI MA EM

SFA345B

INSTALLATION
1. Install knuckle with wheel hub. q Replace strut lower mounting nuts. q When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts while tightening nuts. : 167 - 186 N m (17 - 19 kg-m, 123 - 137 ft-lb) 2. Tighten tie-rod ball joint nut. : 29 - 39 N m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb) q Apply ATF to threaded portion of drive shaft and both sides of plain washer. 3. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. : 235 - 314 N m (24 - 32 kg-m, 174 - 231 ft-lb) 4. Check wheel bearing axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less.

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SFA441B

DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: When removing wheel hub or wheel bearing from knuckle, replace wheel bearing assembly (outer race, inner race and grease seals) with a new one. Wheel bearing does not usually require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace wheel bearing assembly. q Growling noise is emitted from wheel bearing during operation. q Wheel bearing drags or turns roughly. This occurs when turning hub by hand after bearing lock nut is tightened to specified torque.

AFA130

Wheel hub

Press out hub with inner race (outside) from knuckle with a suitable tool. IDX

FA-13

FRONT AXLE Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
Wheel bearing
When replacing wheel bearing, replace wheel bearing assembly (inner race and outer race). 1. Remove bearing inner race (outside), then remove outer grease seal.

SFA654A

2. Remove inner grease seal from knuckle.

AFA127

3. Remove inner and outer snap rings.

SFA685

4. Press out bearing outer race.

SFA496A

INSPECTION Wheel hub and knuckle
Check wheel hub and knuckle for cracks by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.

Snap ring
Check snap ring for wear or cracks. Replace if necessary.

FA-14

FRONT AXLE Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
ASSEMBLY
1. Install inner snap ring into groove of knuckle. 2. Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle. GI Maximum load P: 29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 lmp ton) CAUTION: MA q Do not press inner race of wheel bearing assembly. q Do not apply oil or grease to mating surfaces of wheel bearing outer race and knuckle. EM 3. Install outer snap ring into groove of knuckle.
SFA655A

4. Pack grease seal lip with multi-purpose grease.

LC EC FE CL

SFA747

5. Install outer grease seal. Maximum load P: 10 kN (1 ton, 1.1 US ton, 1.0 Imp ton)

MT AT FA RA

SFA656A

6. Install inner grease seal. Maximum load P: 10 kN (1 ton, 1.1 US ton, 1.0 Imp ton)

BR ST RS BT

SFA657A

7. Press wheel hub into knuckle. Maximum load P: 29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 Imp ton) q Be careful not to damage grease seal.

HA EL IDX

SFA658A

FA-15

FRONT AXLE Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
8. Check bearing operation. a. Add load P with press. Load P: 34.3 - 68.7 kN (3.5 - 7.0 ton, 3.9 - 7.7 US ton, 3.44 - 6.89 Imp ton)

SFA659A

b. Spin knuckle several turns in both directions. c. Make sure that wheel bearings operate smoothly.

SFA182A

Drive Shaft
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut. q Brake caliper need not be disconnected. q Do not twist or stretch brake hose when moving components.

SFA649A

2. Remove strut lower mounting bolts. 3. Remove brake hose clip.

AFA047

4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly tapping it. When removing drive shaft, cover boots with shop towel to prevent damage to them. Refer to FRONT AXLE -- Wheel Hub and Knuckle (FA-12).

SFA496B

FA-16

FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
5. Remove support bearing bolts and pull drive shaft from transaxle.

GI MA EM
SFA989

6. Remove left drive shaft with a suitable tool. -- FOR M/T MODELS -- q Pry drive shaft from transaxle as shown at left.

LC EC FE CL

SFA991

-- FOR A/T MODELS -- q Insert screwdriver into transaxle opening for right drive shaft and strike with a hammer. AT q Be careful not to damage pinion mate shaft and side gear.

MT

FA RA BR ST RS BT
AFA035

INSTALLATION Transaxle side

HA EL

1. Drive a new oil seal to transaxle. Refer to MT-7 or AT-209 section (``Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement'', ``ON-VEHICLE SERVICE''). IDX 2. Set Tool along the inner circumference of oil seal (transaxle side).

AFA033

FA-17

FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
3. Insert drive shaft into transaxle. Be sure to properly align the serrations and then withdraw Tool. 4. Push drive shaft, then press-fit circular clip on the drive shaft into circular clip groove of side gear. 5. After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circular clip is not properly meshed with the side gear.

Wheel side
AFA034

1. Install drive shaft into knuckle. 2. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. Refer to FA-13.

COMPONENTS
CAUTION: q Circular clips should be properly meshed with differential side gear (transaxle side) and with joint assembly (wheel side). Make sure they will not come out. q Be careful not to damage boots. Use suitable protector or cloth during removal and installation.

AFA133

DISASSEMBLY Transaxle side
1. Remove boot bands. 2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race, before separating joint assembly. 3. Remove snap ring ``A'' with a screwdriver, and pull out slide joint housing.

SFA476

FA-18

FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
4. Put matching marks on inner race and drive shaft. 5. Remove snap ring ``C'', then remove ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit. GI 6. Remove snap ring ``B''. 7. Draw out boot. q Cover drive shaft serrations with tape so as not to dam- MA age the boot.

EM
SFA514A

Wheel side

LC

CAUTION: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled. EC 1. Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive shaft and joint assembly. FE 2. Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool. q Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft. 3. Remove boot bands.

CL

SFA092A

4. Remove the sensor rotor using suitable puller and bearing replacer.

MT AT FA RA

SBR984C

Support bearing
1. Remove dust shield.

BR ST RS BT

SFA442B

2. Remove snap ring.

HA EL IDX

SFA692

FA-19

FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
3. Press support bearing assembly off drive shaft.

SFA693

4. Separate support bearing from retainer.

SFA617

INSPECTION
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, then dry with compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or other damage.

Drive shaft
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.

Boot
Check boot for fatigue, cracks, or wear. Replace boot with new boot bands.

Joint assembly (Transaxle side)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed, damaged or operates abnormally.

Joint assembly (Wheel side)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed, damaged or operates abnormally.

Support bearing
Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear.

Support bearing bracket
Check support bearing bracket for cracks with a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.

FA-20

FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: q After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it GI moves smoothly over its entire range without binding. q Use NISSAN Genuine Grease or equivalent after every overhaul. MA

EM LC

Wheel side

1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft. q Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to dam- EC age boot during installation.

FE CL
SFA800

2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it. Make sure joint assembly matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned. AT

MT

FA RA
SFA130A

3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease. Specified amount of grease: 100 - 120 g (3.53 - 4.23 oz) ST 4. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length RS is ``L1''. Length ``L1'': 84.5 - 86.5 mm (3.327 - 3.406 in) BT
SFA456B

BR

5. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

HA EL IDX

SFA443B

FA-21

FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
6. Install the sensor rotor. For front sensor rotor, use hammer and wooden block. For rear sensor rotor, use suitable drift and press. q Always replace sensor rotor with new one.

SBR985C

Dynamic damper 1. Use new damper bands when installing. 2. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely. Length: Unit: mm (in)
A/T RE4F04A RH ``A'' ``B'' 203.1 (8.00) 70 (2.76) LH 196.6 (7.31) 70 (1.97) RH 203.1 (8.00) 70 (2.76) M/T RS5F50A LH 196.6 (7.31) 70 (1.97)

SFA313B

Transaxle side
1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft. q Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.

SFA800

2. Install new snap ring ``B'', then securely install ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit, making sure the marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned. 3. Install new snap ring ``C''.

SFA514A

4. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease. Specified amount of grease: 145 - 165 g (5.11 - 5.82 oz) 5. Install slide joint housing, then install new snap ring ``A''. 6. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is ``L2''. Length ``L2'': 97 - 99 mm (3.82 - 3.90 in)
SFA149A

FA-22

FRONT AXLE Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
7. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

GI MA EM
SFA395

Support bearing
1. Install bearing into retainer.

LC EC FE CL

SFA618

2. Press drive shaft into bearing.

MT AT FA RA

SFA694

3. Install snap ring. 4. Install new dust shield.

BR ST RS BT

SFA444B

HA EL IDX

FA-23

FRONT SUSPENSION

WFA001

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Bound bumper with dust cover Upper spring seat Dust seal Strut insulator Cap Spacer Tower bar bracket (if equipped) Strut tower bar (if equipped)

9
10 11

12 13 14 15

(Polyurethane tube) Coil spring Front suspension damper assembly (A/T models except XE) Front suspension member Stabilizer clamp Stabilizer Compression rod clamp

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Transverse link Cotter pin Drive shaft Cotter pin Wheel bearing lock nut Plain washer Baffle plate Knuckle Strut assembly

FA-24

FRONT SUSPENSION Coil Spring and Strut Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
q

Remove strut assembly fixing bolts and nuts (from hoodledge). WARNING: MA Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.

GI

EM
AFA124

DISASSEMBLY

LC

SSU002

1. Set strut assembly in vise, then loosen piston rod lock nut. EC WARNING: Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time. 2. Compress spring with Tool so that the strut mounting insuFE lator can be turned by hand. WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are CL firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring. 3. Remove piston rod lock nut.

MT AT FA RA

SSU003

INSPECTION Strut assembly
q q q q

BR

Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both com- ST pression and extension. Check for oil leakage occurring on welded or gland packing RS portion. Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

BT

Strut mounting insulator
q q

Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or HA cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration.

Thrust bearing
q q

EL

Check thrust bearing parts for abnormal noise or excessive rattle in axial direction. IDX Replace if necessary. Check for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

Coil spring and insulator
q

FA-25

FRONT SUSPENSION Coil Spring and Strut Assembly (Cont'd)
ASSEMBLY
q

When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as shown in the figure at left.

AFA031 q

q q

Install upper spring seat with its cutout facing the outer side of vehicle, in line with the strut-to-knuckle attachment points. Replace strut lower mounting nuts. When installing strut to knuckle, be sure to hold bolts and tighten nuts. : 167 - 186 N m (17 - 19 kg-m, 123 - 137 ft-lb)

SFA664A

Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
q

Remove stabilizer bar.

AFA125 q

When installing stabilizer, make sure the paint mark and clamp face in their correct directions.

SFA318B q

Make sure that slit in bushing is in the position shown in the figure.

SFA358B

FA-26

FRONT SUSPENSION Stabilizer Bar (Cont'd)
INSPECTION
q q q

Check stabilizer for deformation or cracks. Replace if necessary. GI Check rubber bushings for deterioration or cracks. Replace if necessary. Check that ball joint can rotate in all directions. If movement MA is not smooth and free, replace stabilizer bar link.

EM
ARA027

Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

LC EC

1. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link. 2. Remove cotter pin and lock nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle. FE 3. Strike knuckle with a hammer to separate lower ball joint from knuckle.

CL MT

4. Remove bolts and nuts shown at left. 5. Remove transverse link and lower ball joint. 6. Install fixing bolts and nuts. AT q During installation, final tightening must be carried out at curb weight with tires on the ground. Tightening torque: FA Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION, FA-24. 7. After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to FA-7.

RA
AFA017

INSPECTION
q q

BR

Check transverse link for damage, cracks or deformation. ST Replace if necessary. Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace transverse link if necessary.

RS BT HA EL IDX

FA-27

FRONT SUSPENSION Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint (Cont'd)
q

SFA858A

q

Check ball joint for play. Replace transverse link assembly if any of the following cases occur: q Ball stud is worn. q Joint is hard to swing. q Play in axial direction is excessive. Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that ball joint is properly broken in. Swinging force ``A'': (measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud): 7.8 - 54.9 N (0.8 - 5.6 kg, 1.8 - 12.3 lb) Turning torque ``B'': 0.5 - 3.4 N m (5 - 35 kg-cm, 4.3 - 30.4 in-lb) Vertical end play ``C'': 0 mm (0 in) Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and cover clamp if necessary.

FA-28

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) General Specifications
Suspension type Strut type Stablizer Independent Macpherson Struts Double-acting hydraulic Standard equipment

GI MA

Inspection and Adjustment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*1)
Camber Minimum Nominal Maximum Degree minute (Decimal degree) Left and right difference Caster Minimum Nominal Degree minute (Decimal degree) Left and right difference Kingpin inclination Minimum Nominal Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum Total toe-in Distance (A - B) Minimum Nominal mm (in) Maximum Minimum Angle (left plus right) Nominal Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum Minimum Inside Nominal Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum Minimum Outside Nominal Degree minute (Decimal degree) Maximum Maximum -0°51 (-0.85°) -0°06 (-0.10°) 0°39 (0.65°) 45 (0.75°) 1°55 (1.92°) 2°40 (2.67°) 3°25 (3.42°) 45 (0.75°) 13°20 (13.33°) 14°05 (14.08°) 14°50 (14.83°) 0 (0) 1 (0.04) 2 (0.08) 0 (0.00°) 6 (0.10°) 12 (0.20°) 32°06 (32.10°) 35°06 (35.10°) 36°06 (36.10°) 26°18 (26.30°) 29°18 (29.30°) 30°18 (30.30°)

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Wheel turning angle

Full turn*2

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. *2: On power steering models, wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with engine idle.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Inspection and Adjustment (Cont'd)
WHEELARCH HEIGHT (Unladen*) WHEEL RUNOUT
Wheel type Maximum radial runout limit Maximum lateral runout limit Aluminum wheel 0.3 (0.012) or less 0.3 (0.012) or less

Unit: mm (in)
Steel wheel 0.5 (0.020) or less 0.8 (0.031) or less

DRIVE SHAFT
SFA818A

Applied model Applied model Front (Hf) Rear (Hr) mm (in) mm (in) XE/GLE/GXE 691 (27.20) 680 (26.77) SE 690 (27.17) 678 (26.69) Joint type Transaxle side Wheel side Boot length Transaxle side (L2) Wheel side (L1) Grease 0.05 (0.0020) or less Capacity 235 - 314 (24 - 32, 174 - 231) Transaxle side Wheel side g (oz) mm (in)

All

DS90 BF90

*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

97 - 99 (3.82 - 3.90) 84.5 - 86.5 (3.327 - 3.406) NISSAN Genuine Grease or equivalent

WHEEL BEARING
Wheel bearing axial end play limit mm (in) Wheel bearing lock nut tightening torque N m (kg-m, ft-lb)

145 - 165 (5.11 - 5.82) 100 - 120 (3.53 - 4.23)

LOWER BALL JOINT
Swinging force (Measured at cotter pin hole) N (kg, lb) Turning torque N m (kg-cm, in-lb) Vertical end play limit mm (in) 7.8 - 54.9 (0.8 - 5.6, 1.8 - 12.3) 0.5 - 3.4 (5 - 35, 4.3 - 30.4) 0 (0)
SFA961A

SFA962A

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