Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 502

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2. Hook the Tool (A) on the on ball joint (B). Confirm the measure-

ment value is within specifications when the ball joint begins

moving.

• If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace the transverse

link.

Axial End Play

1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move the tip of the ball joint in the axial direction to check for looseness.

• If the axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace the transverse link.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-54, "Work Procedure"

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2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection"

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Tool number

:  —  (J-44372)

Swing torque

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Ball Joint"

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Measurement on 
spring balance

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

FRONT STABILIZER

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REMOVAL

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

WT-47, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer connecting rod from the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to 

FSU-16, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts (

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5. Remove the stabilizer clamps.
6. Remove the stabilizer bushings.
7. Remove the stabilizer bar.
8. Inspect the components. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Stabilizer bar

2.

Stabilizer clamp

3.

Stabilizer bushing

4.

Stabilizer connecting rod

5.

Front coil spring and strut

6.

Front suspension member

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• Install the stabilizer bushing with the slit (B) facing toward the front

of the vehicle (

).

• Install the stabilizer clamp with oblong hole (A) facing toward the

front of the vehicle (

).

• Install the stabilizer clamp bolts in the order of 1 to 5 as shown.

• To connect the stabilizer connecting rod (1), tighten the nut while

holding the hexagonal part (A) on the stabilizer connecting rod.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse stabilizer connecting rod nuts.

• Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.

• Complete the inspection. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Inspection"

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the stabilizer bar, the stabilizer connecting rods, the stabilizer bushings, and the stabilizer clamps for

deformation, cracks or damage. Replace components if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-54, "Work Procedure"

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2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection"

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Manual tightening

: 1

Temporary tightening

: 2 

→ 3

Final tightening (Specified torque) 

: 4 

→ 5

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STEERING KNUCKLE

STEERING KNUCKLE

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REMOVAL

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

WT-47, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove the nut and disconnect the steering outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-14,

"Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the transverse

link.

4. Remove the wheel hub and bearing from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-8, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Remove the splash guard from the steering knuckle.
6. Suspend the drive shaft with suitable wire. 
7. Remove the lower strut nuts and bolts (

). Refer to 

FSU-8,

"Exploded View"

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8. Remove the steering knuckle.
9. Inspect the components. Refer to 

FSU-15, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of the removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse cotter pin.

1.

Steering knuckle

2.

Splash guard

3.

Wheel stud

4.

Wheel hub and bearing

5.

Disc brake rotor

6.

Wheel hub lock nut

7.

Nut retainer

8.

Cotter pin

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