Infiniti EX35. Manual - part 857

TRANSVERSE LINK

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove under cover with power tool.

3.

Remove strut. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-25, "2WD : Exploded View"

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5.

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.

6.

Set suitable jack under transverse link.

7.

Remove transverse link and insulator.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when inserting

the stabilizer connecting rod into the transverse link.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation and strut lower side

(rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. 

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:

1.

Stopper rubber

2.

Upper link

3.

Insulator

4.

Transverse link

5.

Front suspension member

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
• Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm

spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

- If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link

assembly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

• Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is

within specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)]. 

- If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link

assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

- If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace transverse link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-107, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-8, "Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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Standard

Swing toque

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball 

Joint"

.

JPEIA0005ZZ

Standard

Rotating toque

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball 

Joint"

.

PDIA1258E

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball 

Joint"

.

UPPER LINK

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove strut. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Remove upper link from steering knuckle with power tool. Refer to 

FAX-6, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove upper link and stopper rubber.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

1.

Stopper rubber

2.

Upper link

3.

Insulator

4.

Transverse link

5.

Front suspension member

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0083GB

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UPPER LINK

• Hook a spring balance (A) at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring

balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.

- If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace upper link assem-

bly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

• Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is

within specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)].

- If rotating torque exceeds standard range, replace upper link

assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

- If axial end play exceeds standard range, replace upper link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-107, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

.

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-8, "Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

.

Standard

Swing torque

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball 

Joint"

.

JPEIA0005ZZ

Standard

Rotarian torque

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball 

Joint"

.

PDIA1258E

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball 

Joint"

.