Nissan Titan A60. Manual - part 541

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FRONT SUSPENSION

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

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Precaution .................................................................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tool  .................................................

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Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE  ......................................

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Front Suspension Parts .............................................

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Front Wheel Alignment ..............................................

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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL 
JOINT .................................................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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KNUCKLE ..........................................................

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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service  .........................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY  ..................

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Component ..............................................................

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ......

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KNUCKLE .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL 
JOINT ................................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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LOWER LINK  ....................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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UPPER LINK  .....................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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STABILIZER BAR .............................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER  .......

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Disposal ...................................................................

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ....

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER  .......

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Disassembly and Assembly .....................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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General Specification (Front) ...................................

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Spring Free Height  ..................................................

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Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)  .................................

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Ball Joint  ..................................................................

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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1) ................................

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along

with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain

types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS

system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front

air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.

Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-

ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by

an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag

Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-

ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a

hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing

serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precaution

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• When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with the

tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immediately.

• Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The spare

tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.

• After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.

• Lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled, do not

apply any additional lubrication.

PREPARATION

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Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ST29020001
(J-24319-01)
Gear arm puller

Removing ball joint for steering knuckle
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)

HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover

Removing tie-rod outer end
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)

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(J-49286-1)
Drift and pull gauge

Measuring drift and pull

NT694

NT546

AWEIA0156ZZ

Tool name

Description

Attachment wheel alignment

Measure wheel alignment
a: Screw M24 x 1.5 pitch
b: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
c: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
d: 56 mm (2.20 in)
e: 12 mm (0.47 in)

NT148

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Spring compressor

Removing and installing coil spring

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

Tool name

Description

NT717

PBIC0190E