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TRANSVERSE LINK
TRANSVERSE LINK
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000003811120
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003811121
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove drive shaft of wheel side from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-16, "
Exploded
View".
3. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove transverse link from suspension member.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member, under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground.
InspectionINFOID:0000000003811122
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following:
Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
1. Transverse link 2. Front suspension member
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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CHASSIS MAINTENANCE
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Check for wear or damage.
DISC BRAKE : Front Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000003862434
Unit: mm (in)
DISC BRAKE : Rear Disc BrakeINFOID:0000000003862435
Unit: mm (in)
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : InspectionINFOID:0000000003858315
STEERING GEAR
Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease
leakage.
Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES
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Item Limit
Brake pad Wear thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotorWear thickness 24.0 (0.945)
Runout (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.040 (0.0016) or less
Item Limit
Brake pad Wear thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Disc rotorWear thickness 8.0 (0.315)
Runout (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.050 (0.0020) or less
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MA-40
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CHASSIS MAINTENANCE
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Inspection
INFOID:0000000003862441
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Fluid levels at HOT and COLD are different. Do not confuse them.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,
loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : InspectionINFOID:0000000003858316
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
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.
DRIVE SHAFT
HOT (A) : Fluid temperature 50 – 80°C (122 – 176°F)
COLD (B) : Fluid temperature 0 – 30°C (32 – 86°F)
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CHASSIS MAINTENANCE
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DRIVE SHAFT : InspectionINFOID:0000000003858317
Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.
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RAX-4
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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000003811099
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003811100
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire.
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-58, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"
(without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
3. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to
BR-40, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to BR-41, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
5. Remove cotter pin, then loosen suspension arm mounting nut of axle housing. Refer to RAX-4, "
Exploded
View".
6. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly.
7. Remove parking brake shoe and parking brake cable from back plate. Refer to PB-7, "
Exploded View"
and PB-5, "Exploded View".
8. Remove anchor block mounting nuts, and then remove anchor block and back plate from axle housing.
9. Remove stabilizer connecting rod (upper side). Refer to RSU-15, "
Exploded View".
10. Remove radius rod (axle housing side). Refer to RSU-12, "
Exploded View".
11. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-8, "
Exploded View".
12. Set suitable jack under axle housing.
13. Remove shock absorber (lower side). Refer to RSU-10, "
Exploded View".
14. Remove front lower link (axle housing side). Refer to RSU-14, "
Exploded View".
15. Separate suspension arm from axle housing so as not to damage ball joint boot using ball joint remover,
and then remove axle housing from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
1. Hub cap 2. Ball seat 3. Bushing
4. Cotter pin 5. Axle housing 6. Back plate
7. Anchor block 8. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING
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Temporarily tighten nuts to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from
coming off.
16. Remove hub cap.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
wheel hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckle.
Never reuse cotter pin.
InspectionINFOID:0000000003811101
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
Check the wheel hub and bearing assembly for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.
Axle Housing
Check the axle housing for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to RSU-16, "Inspec-
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to PB-2, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
3. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
4. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
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RSU-16
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REAR SUSPENSION ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR SUSPENSION ARM
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000003811157
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003811158
REMOVAL
1. Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member. Refer to RSU-18, "Exploded View".
2. Remove auto levelizer control unit (with xenon combination lamp type). Refer to EXL-190, "
Exploded
View".
3. Remove suspension arm.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
Install stopper rubber (suspension arm rear side) and suspension arm as a set to rear suspension member.
After final tightening, and install auto levelizer control unit (with xenon combination lamp type). Refer to EXL-
190, "Exploded View".
InspectionINFOID:0000000003811159
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace if necessary.
Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
1. Suspension arm 2. Stopper rubber 3. Rear suspension member
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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