Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Steering knuckle

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Suspension / Front suspension / Removal and installation / Steering knuckle

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Steering knuckle
Splash guard
Wheel stud
Wheel hub and bearing
Disc brake rotor
Wheel hub lock nut
Nut retainer
Cotter pin

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47, "Exploded View".
Remove the nut and disconnect the steering outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to ST-14, "Removal and Installation".
Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the transverse link.
Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-8, "Removal and Installation".
Remove the splash guard from the steering knuckle.
Suspend the drive shaft with suitable wire.
Remove the lower strut nuts and bolts (
). Refer to FSU-8, "Exploded View".

Remove the steering knuckle.
Inspect the components. Refer to FSU-15, "Inspection".

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of the removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse cotter pin.

Complete the inspection. Refer to FSU-15, "Inspection".

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial end play, and swing torque.

Transverse link: Refer to FSU-10, "Inspection".
Steering outer socket: Refer to ST-8, "Inspection".

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection".

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