Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 690

KNUCKLE

FSU-19

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7.

Disconnect steering outer socket from steering knuckle using
Tool. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to threads and to prevent Tool from
coming off suddenly, temporarily tighten nut. 

8.

Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.

9.

Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.

CAUTION:

Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

10. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.

11. Separate upper link ball joint from steering knuckle using Tool.

12. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then

separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.

13. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
• Perform ball joint inspection. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For 4WD models, refer to 

FAX-6, "Removal and Installation"

 for drive shaft lock nut tightening torque.

CAUTION:

Always replace drive shaft lock nut and cotter pin.

• Refer to 

ST-26, "Disassembly and Assembly"

 for outer socket nut tightening torque.

• Refer to 

FSU-12, "Component"

  for front suspension tightening torques.

Tool number

: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

WGIA0130E

Tool number

: ST29020001 (J-24319-01)

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KNUCKLE

• When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,

align the marks.
NOTE:
When not using the alignment mark, refer to 

BR-58, "Front Disc

Brake"

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• When installing wheel and tire, refer to 

WT-46, "Rotation"

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• Perform wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-5, "Front Wheel Align-

ment"

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing)
the piston rod lock nut as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.

2.

Compress the spring using commercial service tool until the
shock absorber mounting insulator can be turned by hand.

WARNING:

Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are
firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must
be tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the
spring.

3.

Remove the piston rod lock nut.
• Discard the piston rod lock nut, use a new nut for assembly.

4.

Remove the components from the shock absorber.
• Keep the spring compressed in the commercial service tool if

reusing it for assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shock Absorber Assembly

• Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
• Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
• Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.

Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts

Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration and
replace if necessary.

Coil Spring

• Check for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
• Check the free spring height.

ASSEMBLY

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Front spring free height

2WD

: 345.4 mm (13.6 in)

4WD

: 356 mm (14.0 in)

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

1.

When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as
shown.

2.

Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown in line
with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.
• The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of

vehicle.

3.

Tighten the new piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to

FSU-12, "Component"

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• Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.

4.

Remove commercial service tool.

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