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Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Transverse link

Exploded View


  1. Upper link
  2. Front suspension member
  3. Transverse link

Removal and Installation Front


Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47, "Exploded View".
  2. Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the transverse link from steering knuckle.

    Refer to FAX-8, "Exploded View".

  3. Remove the nuts and bolts and disconnect the transverse link from the suspension member.
  4. Inspect the components. Refer to FSU-10, "Inspection".

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the transverse link nuts.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

Transverse Link

Swing Torque

  1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement with no binding.
  2. Hook the Tool (A) on the on ball joint (B). Confirm the measurement value is within specifications when the ball joint begins moving.

Tool number : — (J-44372)


Tool number : — (J-44372)

Swing torque : Refer to FSU-23, "Ball Joint".

Measurement on spring balance : Refer to FSU-23, "Ball Joint"

Axial End Play

  1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
  2. Move the tip of the ball joint in the axial direction to check for looseness.

Axial end play : Refer to FSU-23, "Ball Joint".

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

  1. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "Work Procedure".
  2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection".
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