Nissan GT-R. Manual - part 126

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PRECAUTIONS

NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.

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Turn the ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)

3.

Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.

4.

Perform the necessary repair operation.

5.

When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering wheel will lock
when the ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)

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Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT.

General Precautions

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CAUTION:

After finishing servicing, check that all the tools and waste are stored in a customary place.

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

Inspection

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MOUNTING INSPECTION

Check that the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Check there is no looseness of wheel

bearing.

• Rotate wheel hub and check is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of abnormal

conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Axial end play

: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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Steering knuckle

2.

Ball seat

3.

Cotter pin

4.

Steering support bracket

5.

Splash guard

6.

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

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Spring washer

8.

Wheel hub lock nut

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When tightening wheel hub lock nut, tighten the lock nut to 225 N·m (23 kg-m, 166 ft-lb), loosen it, and retighten it to 350 N·m 
(36 kg-m, 258 ft-lb) to break in spring washer and the contact surface of wheel hub assembly.

: Apply anti-corrosion.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for the symbols in the figure.

JSDIA3973GB