Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 458

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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REMOVAL

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

WT-45, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove brake hose lock plate from strut.
3. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rod from strut. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Exploded View"

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4. Remove strut bolts and nuts from steering knuckle.
5. Remove stopper insulator lock nut and stopper insulator.
6. Remove strut.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Secure the head of strut piston rod to keep it from rotating, then tighten the stopper insulator lock nut to the

specified torque.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse stopper insulator lock nut.

• Do not reuse the nuts that secure the strut to the steering knuckle.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

FSU-18, "Inspection"

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• After replacing the strut, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the strut. Refer to 

FSU-19, "Dis-

posal"

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1.

Strut

2.

Coil spring

3.

Bound bumper

4.

Spring upper seat

5.

Strut mount bearing

6.

Piston rod lock nut

7.

Strut mount insulator

8.

Stopper insulator

9.

Stopper insulator lock nut

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TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK

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REMOVAL

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

WT-45, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove the bolts and nut, then remove the transverse link from front suspension member.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the transverse link nuts.

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

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items and replace the components as necessary.

Transverse link

• Check the transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.

• Check the ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Swing Torque

1. Move the ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement with no binding.

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Front suspension member

2.

Transverse link

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

value is within specifications when the ball stud begins moving.

If swing torque or rotating torque exceeds the specified range,

replace transverse link.

Axial End Play

1. Move the ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement with no binding.
2. Move the tip of the ball joint in the axial direction to check for looseness.

If the axial end play exceeds the specified range, replace transverse link.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-20, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)"

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2. Perform the steering angle sensor neutral position adjustment. Refer to 

BRC-53, "Work Procedure"

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Tool number :

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(J-44372)

Swing torque

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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Rotating torque

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

FRONT STABILIZER

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REMOVAL

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

WT-45, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the nuts, then separate the stabilizer connecting rod from the stabilizer bar.
3. Remove the front suspension member. Refer to 

FSU-14, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts, stabilizer clamps and stabi-

lizer bushings from front suspension member.

5. Remove stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Stabilizer bar

2.

Stabilizer clamp

3.

Stabilizer bushing

4.

Stabilizer connecting rod

5.

Strut

6.

Front suspension member

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