Nissan Titan A60. Manual - part 543

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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• Any turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering angles are out of the specification, check if the

following parts are worn or damaged.

- Steering gear

- Steering column

- Front suspension components

If found that they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones.

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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT

UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT

Inspection

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• Check the ball joint for excessive play. Replace the upper or lower link assembly if any of the following

exists:

- Ball joint stud is worn.

- Ball joint is hard to swing.

- Ball joint play in axial directions or end play is excessive.

Swinging Force 

NOTE:

Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball

joint is properly broken in.
1. Measure the ball joint swinging force using a suitable tool.

• Measure at the cotter pin hole for upper ball joint as shown.

• Measure at the groove for lower ball joint as shown.

2. Verify the ball joint swinging force is within specification.

Turning Force

NOTE:

Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball

joint is properly broken in.

Vertical End Play

Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and the cover clamp if necessary.

NOTE:

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Swinging force (A)
Upper ball joint

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Ball 

Joint"

.

Lower ball joint

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Ball 

Joint"

.

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Turning torque (B)

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Ball Joint"

.

SFA858A

UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT

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Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball

joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.

Vertical end play (C)

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Ball Joint"

.

SFA858A

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KNUCKLE

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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-24, "Ball Joint"

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