Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 503

STEERING KNUCKLE

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• Complete the inspection. Refer to 

FSU-15, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage.

• Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial end play, and swing

torque.

- Transverse link: Refer to 

FSU-10, "Inspection"

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- Steering outer socket: Refer to 

ST-8, "Inspection"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection"

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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(CVT)

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-47, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove the front under cover and the engine under cover. Refer to 

EXT-30, "FRONT UNDER COVER :

Removal and Installation"

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3. Disconnect the steering gear from the lower shaft. Refer to 

ST-12, "Removal and Installation"

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Upper link

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Front suspension member

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Member stay

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Upper link

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Front suspension member

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Member stay

Front

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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4. Disconnect the steering outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-14, "Removal and Installa-

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5. Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the transverse link from the steering

knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-8, "Exploded View"

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6. Remove the rear torque rod and the rear torque rod bracket.

• MRA8DE (M/T): Refer to 

EM-82, "M/T : Removal and Installation"

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• MRA8DE (CVT): Refer to 

EM-86, "CVT : Removal and Installation"

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7. Disconnect the oxygen sensor. Refer to 

EX-5, "Removal and Installation"

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8. Disconnect the stabilizer connecting rod from the stabilizer bar. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Exploded View"

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9. 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"

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• Do not damage the front suspension member with the suitable jack.

10. Remove the lower bolts from the upper links.
11. Remove the bolts and the member stay.
12. Remove the front suspension member bolts.
13. 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.

14. If replacing the front suspension member, perform the following procedures:

• Remove the steering gear. Refer to 

ST-14, "Exploded View"

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• Remove the transverse links. Refer to 

FSU-10, "Exploded View"

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• Remove the stabilizer bar, the stabilizer clamps, and the stabilizer bushings. Refer to 

FSU-12,

"Exploded View"

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• Remove the oxygen sensor bracket. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

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15. Inspect the components. Refer to 

FSU-18, "Inspection"

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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).

• 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).

• 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"

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Temporary tightening

: 1 

→ 2→ 3 → 4

Final tightening 
(Specified torque)

: 5 

→ 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10

: Front

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Temporary tightening

: 1 

→ 2→ 3 → 4

Final tightening 
(Specified torque)

: 5 

→ 6 → 7 → 8 → 9 → 10

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the front suspension member for cracks, wear or damage. Replace components if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
2. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-54, "Work Procedure"

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3. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection"

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