Nissan March K13. Manual - part 337

FSU-12

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000006046093

Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000006046094

REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

2.

Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to 

Dummy cross-reference("XX-XX")

.

3.

Remove strut mounting bolts and nuts from steering knuckle. Refer to 

Dummy cross-reference("XX-XX")

.

4.

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.

5.

Remove transverse link from suspension member.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member, under unladen conditions with

tires on level ground.

Inspection

INFOID:0000000006046095

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

Transverse Link

• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Swing Torque

1.

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

2.

Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

1.

Front suspension member

2.

Transverse link

Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0227GB

TRANSVERSE LINK

FSU-13

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

C

D

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FSU

N

O

P

3.

Hook a spring balance (A) at cutout on ball stud (B). Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

• If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link

assembly.

Axial End Play

1.

Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

2.

Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

• If axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace transverse link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Inspection"

.

2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

Swing torque

: Refer to 

FSU-15, "Ball Joint"

.

Measurement on 
spring balance

: Refer to 

FSU-15, "Ball Joint"

JPEIA0138ZZ

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-15, "Ball Joint"

.

FSU-14

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000006046458

Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000006046100

REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

2.

Remove transverse link. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

3.

Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

4.

Remove intermediate shaft from steering gear assembly. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

5.

Remove rear torque rod. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

6.

Set suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:

Check the stable condition when using a jack.

7.

Remove suspension member mounting bolts.

8.

Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.

CAUTION:

Check the stable condition when using a jack.

9.

Remove steering gear assembly from suspension member. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts, under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

INFOID:0000000006046101

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check front suspension member for cracks, wear or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Inspection"

.

2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

.

1.

Front suspension member

2.

Transverse link

Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0227GB

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

FSU-15

< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) 

C

D

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FSU

N

O

P

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

INFOID:0000000006046102

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Ball Joint

INFOID:0000000006046103

Wheelarch Height

INFOID:0000000006046457

Item

Standard

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

−

0

°

 50

′

 (

−

0.83

°

)

Nominal

−

0

°

 05

′

 (

−

0.08

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 40

′

 (0.66

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 45

′

 (0.75

°

)

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

2

°

 50

′

 (2.84

°

)

Nominal

3

°

 35

′

 (3.58

°

)

Maximum

4

°

 20

′

 (4.33

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 45

′

 (0.75

°

)

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

11

°

 00

′

 (11.00

°

)

Nominal

11

°

 45

′

 (11.75

°

)

Maximum

12

°

 30

′

 (12.50

°

)

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

0 mm (0 in)

Nominal

In 1.0 mm (0.05 in)

Maximum

In 2.0 mm (0.07 in)

Toe angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

0

°

 00

′

 (0.00

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

 05

′

 (0.08

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

 10

′

 (0.16

°

)

Item

Standard

Swing torque

0.5 – 4.9 N·m (0.05 – 0.5 kg-m, 5 – 43 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

15.4 – 150.8 N (1.6 – 15.4 kg, 3.6 – 33.9 lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

Item

Standard

Tire size

165/70R14

175/60R15

Front (Hf)

659 mm (25.94 in)

661 mm (26.02 in)