Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 439

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KNUCKLE

KNUCKLE

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

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Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,

damage) are within specifications. Refer to 

FSU-26, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Component

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1.

Dust cover

2.

Shock absorber

3.

Upper link

4.

Steering knuckle

5.

Cotter pin

6.

Washer

7.

Jounce bumper

8.

Bolt

9.

Lower link

10. Connecting rod

11. Stabilizer bar bushing

12. Stabilizer bar mounting bracket

13. Stabilizer bar

14. Coil spring

15. Dust cover cap

16. Upper spring seat

17. Spacer

18. Shock absorber mounting insulator

19. Spacer

20. Washer

21. Cap

A.

To connecting rod

B.

To jounce bumper

Front

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-48, "Adjustment"

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2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. Remove connecting rod upper joints from stabilizer bar using power tool. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Component"

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• Swing stabilizer bar down, repositioning it out of the way to access shock absorber lower mount.

4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut using power tool.
5. Remove the three shock absorber upper nuts using power tool.
6. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.

• Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for

removal.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Component"

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• When installing wheel and tire, refer to 

WT-48, "Adjustment"

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Disposal

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1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top

as shown to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).

• Wear gloves.

• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

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• Drill to the outer tube avoiding brackets.

• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

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STABILIZER BAR

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STABILIZER BAR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove engine under cover (if equipped) using power tool. Refer to 

EXT-15, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove connecting rod nuts using power tool, as shown.
3. Loosen top bolts for stabilizer bar mounting brackets, then

remove lower bolts from mounting brackets and remove stabi-

lizer bar.

4. Remove bushings from stabilizer bar.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check stabilizer bar for twist and deformation. Replace if necessary.

• Check rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Component"

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