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Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension :: Unit Removal and Installation. Front Suspension Member

Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Front Suspension :: Unit Removal and Installation. Front Suspension Member

Front Suspension Member. Exploded View

Exploded View

1.

Front suspension member

2.

Member stay

A.

Refer to Installation.

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Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the front under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove front bumper. Refer to Removal and installation.

Separate the steering gear from the lower shaft. Refer to Exploded View.

Separate the steering outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Separate the transverse link from the steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse nut from lower ball joint.

Remove the rear torque rod and the rear torque rod bracket. Refer to Exploded View.

Separate the stabilizer connecting rod from the strut. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse stablizer connecting rod nut.

Set a suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the front suspension member with the suitable jack.

Note:

Secure radiator in place prior to removing the front suspension member to prevent radiator from falling.

Remove the bolts and the member stay (LH/RH).

Remove the front suspension member bolts.

Gradually lower the suitable jack to remove the front suspension member from the Nissan Sentra vehicle.

CAUTION:

Make sure the front suspension member is stable when using the suitable jack.

If replacing the front suspension member, perform the following procedures:

  • Remove the steering gear. Refer to Removal and Installation.

  • Remove the transverse links. Refer to Removal and Installation.

  • Remove the stabilizer bar, the stabilizer clamps, and the stabilizer bushings. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the transverse link nuts.

  • Install the member stay bolts and the front suspension member bolts in the order shown.

    : Nissan Sentra Vehicle front

    Final tightening (Specified torque)

    : 1-10

    Bolts 1-4

    160 N·m (16 kg–, 118 ft–lb)

    Bolts 5-6

    75 N·m, (7.7 kg–m, 55 ft–lb)

    Bolts 7-10

    62 N·m, (6.3 kg–m, 46 ft–lb)

  • Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.

  • Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.

Inspection

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the front suspension member for cracks, wear or damage. Replace components if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.

Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to Description.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.

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