Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 692

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REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-45, "Exploded View"

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2. Separate stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Refer to 

FSU-19, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Separate steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-41, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle using power tool. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

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5. Remove transverse link from suspension member using power tool.

NOTE:

To remove transverse link nut, move stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse transverse link nuts.

• Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

FSU-17, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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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.

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Front suspension member

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Transverse link

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

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-11, "Inspection"

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Swing torque

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FSU-28, "Ball Joint"

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Measurement on 
spring balance

: Refer to 

FSU-28, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-28, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

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REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-45, "Exploded View"

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2. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear assembly.Refer to 

ST-38, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove front under cover. Refer to 

EXT-23, "FRONT UNDER COVER : Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove Li-ion battery under cover (front). Refer to 

EVB-181, "Exploded View"

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5. Remove fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-21, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"

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6. Remove stabilizer connecting rod.
7. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-41, "Removal and Installation"

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8. Separate transverse link from steering knuckle using power tool. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Exploded View"

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9. Set suitable jack under reduction gear and traction motor.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the reduction gear and traction motor with

a jack.

• Check the stable condition when using a jack.

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Stabilizer bar

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Stabilizer clamp

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Stabilizer bushing

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Stabilizer connecting rod

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Strut assembly

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Front suspension member

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10. Separate high voltage harness clip from bracket.

11. Remove motor mounting rear bolt. Refer to 

TMS-109, "Removal

and Installation"

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12. Remove motor mounting (LH and RH) bolts from front suspen-

sion member. Refer to 

TMS-109, "Removal and Installation"

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13. Remove member stay and rebound stopper using power tool.

Refer to 

FSU-22, "Exploded View"

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14. Remove suspension member bolts, washer, and rebound stop-

per rubber using power tool. Refer to 

FSU-22, "Exploded View"

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15. Remove front suspension member from vehicle body.

CAUTION:

Check the stable condition when using a jack.

16. Remove bolts (

) of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabi-

lizer clamp and stabilizer bushing from front suspension mem-

ber using power tool.

17. Remove stabilizer bar.
18. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

FSU-21, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

• Install stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bush with notch (A) and slit

(B) faced forward of the vehicle (

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