Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 670

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top

as shown to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).

• Wear gloves.

• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

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• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.

• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-60, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove the knuckle spindle bolt and nut at the transverse link.
3. Remove the steering knuckle from the transverse link using Tool. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

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4. Remove the stabilizer connecting rod nut at the front stabilizer.
5. Slightly loosen the transverse link bolts.
6. Remove the transverse link bolts and nuts. Remove the transverse link from the front suspension mem-

ber.

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.

• 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.

• 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"

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• After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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Tool number

: HT7252000 (J-25730-B)

Tool number

: — (J-44372)

Swing torque

: Refer to 

FSU-18, "Ball 

Joint"

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Measurement on 
spring balance

: Refer to 

FSU-18, "Ball 

Joint"

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Axial end play : Refer to 

FSU-18, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

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FRONT STABILIZER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the steering gear and linkage. Refer to 

ST-26, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the nuts on the upper portion of stabilizer connecting

rod.

3. Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts.
4. Remove the front stabilizer from the vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the front stabilizer, the stabilizer connecting rod, the stabilizer bushing, and the stabilizer clamp for

deformation, cracks and damage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

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• When installing stabilizer, make sure that notch (A) in stabilizer

clips face front. 

• Make sure each slit (B) in the surface of each stabilizer bushing

faces the rear of the vehicle.

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: Front.

• The front stabilizer uses a pillow ball type stabilizer connecting rod.

Position the ball joint with the case on the pillow ball head parallel

to the front stabilizer.

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STEERING KNUCKLE

STEERING KNUCKLE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front wheel hub and bearing. Refer to 

FAX-7, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the steering linkage from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-26, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove the knuckle spindle bolt and nut at the transverse link.
4. Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts. Remove the steering knuckle. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the steering knuckle for deformity, cracks and damage on each part. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the lower strut nuts.

Do not reuse the cotter pin.

1.

Steering knuckle

2.

Splash guard

3.

Wheel hub and bearing

4.

Cotter pin

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