Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Transverse link
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment".
- Remove the knuckle spindle bolt and nut at the transverse link.
- Remove the steering knuckle from the transverse link using Tool. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View".
Tool number : HT7252000 (J-25730-B)
- Remove the stabilizer connecting rod nut at the front stabilizer.
- Slightly loosen the transverse link bolts.
- Remove the transverse link bolts and nuts. Remove the transverse link from the front suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace the entire transverse link assembly if cracks, deformation or any other damage is found.
Ball Joint Inspection
CAUTION: Before measurement, move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection
- Hook Tool at cutout on ball stud. Confirm Tool measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Tool number : - (J-44372)
Swing torque : Refer to FSU-18, "Ball
Joint".
Measurement on spring balance : Refer to FSU-18, "Ball
Joint"
- If the value is outside the standard, replace transverse link.
Axial End Play Inspection
- Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
Axial end play : Refer to FSU-18, "Ball Joint".
- If any looseness is noted, replace transverse link.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the transverse link nuts at the front suspension member.
- Tighten transverse link bolts with vehicle unladen and all four tires on flat, level ground. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View".
- After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment".
Front coil spring and strut
Removal and Insallation
REMOVAL
Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60,
"Adjustment".
Remove the wheel sensor harness from the front coil spring and
strut. Refer to ...
Front stabilizer
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the steering gear and linkage. Refer to ST-26, "Removal and
Installation".
Remove the nuts on the upper portion of stabilizer connecting
rod
Re ...
Other materials:
ECU diagnosis information
POWER STEERING CONTROL UNIT
Reference Value
TERMINA LAYOUT
PHYSICAL VALUES
CAUTION: When using circuit tester or oscilloscope to
measure voltage for inspection, be sure not to extend forcibly any connector
terminals.
Fail Saf
EPS system
EPS system enters the fail-safe mode (that al ...
ABS
System Diagram
System Description
Anti-Lock Braking System is a function that detects wheel revolution
while braking, electronically controls
braking force, and prevents wheel locking during sudden braking. It improves
handling stability and maneuverability
for avoiding obstacle ...
System maintenance
CAUTION
Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner
to clean the camera. This will cause
discoloration.
Do not damage the camera as the monitor
screen may be adversely affected.
If dirt, rain or snow accumulates on any of the
cameras 1 , the MOD system may not operate
properly. Clean ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
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