Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 1007

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

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STEERING GEAR

• Check the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil

leakage as shown.

• Check the steering column connections for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

• Check the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leak-

age.

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES
POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Checking Power Steering Fluid and Line

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CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

Check fluid level, referring to the scale on the reservoir tank.

Use HOT range for fluid temperatures of 50

°– 80°C (122°– 176°F).

Use COLD range for fluid temperatures of 0

°– 30°C (32°– 86°F).

CAUTION:

• Do not overfill.

• Do not reuse any power steering fluid.

• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.

Refer to 

MA-16, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (United States and Canada), 

MA-18, "FOR MEXICO :

Fluids and Lubricants"

 (Mexico).

CHECKING LINES

• Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose

connections, chafing and deterioration.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Checking Axle and Suspension Parts

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FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.

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• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

• Rotate each wheel to check for abnormal noise.

• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

• Check the strut and shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.

• Check suspension ball joints for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Check the boots and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage, and

grease leakage.

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches

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• Lubricate the locations shown.

Refer to 

MA-16, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants"

 (United States and Canada), 

MA-18,

"FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants"

 (Mexico).

SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS
SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Checking 
Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters

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Check the seat belt buckles, webbing, retractors, anchors and adjusters. Replace any seat belt assembly as

necessary. Refer to 

SB-3, "Inspection"

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• Check the seat belt anchors for loose mounting bolts, damage, or excessive wear. 

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• Check the seat belt webbing for any damage, cuts, fraying, or excessive wear.

• Check the retractor for smooth operation.

• Check the function of the buckles by inserting the seat belt tongue and checking for proper engagement of

the buckle and press the button on the buckle to check for proper release of the seat belt tongue.

CAUTION:

• After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached compo-

nents, such as the guide rail set. NISSAN recommends replacing all seat belt assemblies in use dur-

ing a collision, unless they are not damaged and are inspected to confirm they are operating

properly after a minor collision.

Also inspect all seat belt assemblies that are not in use during a collision, and replace any compo-

nents if damaged or not operating properly. The seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if

the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision where the driver and passenger air bags have

been deployed.

• If any component of the seat belt assembly is suspected of being damaged or not operating prop-

erly, do not repair the component. Replace the components as an assembly.

• If the seat belt webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged then replace the seat belt assembly.

• Do not lubricate the seat belt buckle or tongue.

• When replacing any seat belt assembly always use a Genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.