2007 NISSAN 350Z tires

FSU-16
COMPRESSION ROD
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
COMPRESSION RODPFP:54468
Removal and InstallationNES0000D
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove front cross bar from vehicle with power tool.
4. Remove cotter pin of compression rod ball joint, and loosen nut.
5. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove compression rod from steering knuckle. Be careful not to
damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
6. Remove compression rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check compression rod and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.

Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or other damage, and also for grease leakage. If any non-standard con-
dition is found, replace it.
Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook spring balance at ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea-
surement value is within the specifications when ball stud begins
moving.

If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod
assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge.

If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod
assembly.Swing torque:
0.147 - 2.45 N·m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb)
Measured value of spring balance:
2.37 - 39.5 N (0.24 - 4.03 kg, 0.53 - 8.88 lb)
SEIA0523E
Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J−25765−A)
Rotating torque:
0.147 - 2.45 N·m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb)
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COMPRESSION ROD
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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
AXIAL END PLAY INSPECTION

Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

If it is outside the specified range, replace compression rod assembly.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and front cross bar (rub-
ber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-21,
"SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" . Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

FSU-18
STABILIZER BAR
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
STABILIZER BARPFP:54611
Removal and InstallationNES0000E
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove mounting nut on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod with power tool.
4. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, then remove stabilizer clamp, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp
bracket.
5. Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, stabilizer clamp and stabilizer clamp bracket
for deformation, cracks and damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten each bolt and nut as shown in the figure for tightening
stabilizer bracket and stabilizer clamp. Tightening order is as fol-
lows. 1 (fully tighten) → 2 (temporarily tighten) → 3 (temporarily
tighten) → 2 (fully tighten) → 3 (fully tighten) → 4, 5 (temporarily
tighten) → 4, 5 (fully tighten).
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBERPFP:54401
Removal and InstallationNES0000F
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, then remove front cross bar from vehicle with power tool.
4. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member. Refer to PS-33, "
HYDRAULIC
LINE" .
5. Remove steering gear and front suspension member attachment bolts and hang steering gear on vehicle.
Refer to PS-17, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
6. Remove transverse link from front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-13, "
TRANSVERSE
LINK" .
7. Set jack under engine.
CAUTION:
When setting jack to engine, use a wooden block or an equivalent for the setting.
8. Remove fixing nuts between engine mounting insulator and front suspension member. Refer to EM-101,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove fixing nuts between front suspension member and body with power tool.
10. Remove front suspension member from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-8, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse link (rub-
ber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-21,
"SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .