Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Unit removal and installation
Front suspension member
Exploded View

- Upper link
- Front suspension member
- Member stay
Front

- Upper link
- Front suspension member
- Member stay
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Remove the front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-47,
"Exploded View".
- Remove the front under cover and the engine under cover. Refer to
EXT-30, "FRONT UNDER COVER :
Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the steering gear from the lower shaft. Refer to ST-12,
"Removal and Installation".
- 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
transverse link from the steering
knuckle. Refer to FAX-8, "Exploded View".
- Remove the rear torque rod and the rear torque rod bracket.
- MRA8DE (M/T): Refer to EM-82, "M/T : Removal and Installation".
- MRA8DE (CVT): Refer to EM-86, "CVT : Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor. Refer to EX-5, "Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the stabilizer connecting rod from the stabilizer bar. Refer
to FSU-12, "Exploded View".
- Set a suitable jack under front suspension member.
CAUTION:
- At this step, the suitable jack must be set only for supporting
the removal procedure. For details
on jacking up the vehicle, refer to GI-31, "Garage Jack and Safety Stand and
2-Pole Lift".
- Do not damage the front suspension member with the suitable jack.
- Remove the lower bolts from the upper links.
- Remove the bolts and the member stay.
- Remove the front suspension member bolts.
- 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.
- If replacing the front suspension member, perform the following
procedures:
- Remove the steering gear. Refer to ST-14, "Exploded View".
- Remove the transverse links. Refer to FSU-10, "Exploded View".
- Remove the stabilizer bar, the stabilizer clamps, and the stabilizer
bushings. Refer to FSU-12,
"Exploded View".
- Remove the oxygen sensor bracket. Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View".
- 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.
- Install the member stay bolts, the upper link bolts, and the front
suspension member bolts in the order of 1 to 10 as shown (if
equipped with the 6M/T).
Temporary tightening : 1 → 2→ 3 → 4
Final tightening
(Specified torque) : 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10
: Front

- Install the member stay bolts, the upper link bolts, and the front
suspension member bolts in the order of 1 to 10 as shown (if
equipped with the CVT).
Temporary tightening : 1 → 2→ 3 → 4
Final tightening
(Specified torque) : 5 → 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10
: Front

- Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen
conditions with the tires on level ground.
- Complete the inspection. Refer to FSU-18, "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
BRC-54, "Work Procedure".
- Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection".
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
...
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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