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Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Unit removal and installation

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Suspension / Front suspension / Unit removal and installation

Front suspension member

Exploded View


  1. Upper link
  2. Front suspension member
  3. Member stay

Front



  1. Upper link
  2. Front suspension member
  3. Member stay

Removal and Installation Front


Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

  1. Remove the front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47, "Exploded View".
  2. Remove the front under cover and the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-30, "FRONT UNDER COVER : Removal and Installation".
  3. Disconnect the steering gear from the lower shaft. Refer to ST-12, "Removal and Installation".
  4. Disconnect the steering outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to ST-14, "Removal and Installation".
  5. Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the transverse link from the steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-8, "Exploded View".
  6. Remove the rear torque rod and the rear torque rod bracket.
  1. Disconnect the oxygen sensor. Refer to EX-5, "Removal and Installation".
  2. Disconnect the stabilizer connecting rod from the stabilizer bar. Refer to FSU-12, "Exploded View".
  3. Set a suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:

  1. Remove the lower bolts from the upper links.
  2. Remove the bolts and the member stay.
  3. Remove the front suspension member bolts.
  4. Gradually lower the suitable jack to remove the front suspension member from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

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

  1. If replacing the front suspension member, perform the following procedures:
  1. Inspect the components. Refer to FSU-18, "Inspection".

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the transverse link nuts.

Temporary tightening : 1 → 2→ 3 → 4

Final tightening (Specified torque) : 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10

: Front



Temporary tightening : 1 → 2→ 3 → 4

Final tightening (Specified torque) : 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10

: Front



Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

  1. Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
  2. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-54, "Work Procedure".
  3. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection".
Steering knuckle
Exploded View 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 ...

Unit disassembly and assembly
Front coil spring and strut Exploded View Piston rod lock nut Strut mount insulator Strut mount bearing Bound bumper Coil spring Lower rubber seat Strut Steering knuckle Fro ...

Other materials:

Brake booster
Inspection Operation Depress the brake pedal several times at five second intervals with the engine stopped. Start the engine with the brake pedal fully depressed. Check that the clearance between brake pedal and dash lower panel decreases. NOTE: A slight impact with a small click may be felt ...

Precaution for Brake System
WARNING: Clean any dust from the front brake and rear brake with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed air. Brake fluid: Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants". Do not reuse drained brake fluid. Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid ...

Front wiper arm
Exploded View Wiper blade (RH) Wiper arm (RH) Wiper drive assembly Wiper arm (LH) Wiper blade (LH) Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove the wiper arm cap. Remove the wiper arm nut. Raise the wiper arm, then remove the wiper arm. INSTALLATION Clean the wiper arm ...

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