Nissan Versa Sedan. Manual - part 451

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TRANSVERSE LINK

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REMOVAL

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

WT-39, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove transverse link from suspension member.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection

Check the following:

• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.

• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection

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

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:

Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

• Hook Tool at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm Tool measurement

value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.

• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem-

bly.

Axial End Play Inspection

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

1.

Front suspension member

2.

Transverse link

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Tool number :

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(J-44372)

Swing torque

: Refer to 

FSU-17, "Ball Joint"

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Spring balance 
measurement

: Refer to 

FSU-17, "Ball Joint"

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• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• For tightening specifications, refer to 

FSU-12, "Exploded View"

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• Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing)

under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-17, "Wheel Align-

ment"

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Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-17, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

FRONT STABILIZER

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REMOVAL

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

WT-39, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod.
3. Remove the pinch bolt and separate the intermediate shaft from the lower joint. Refer to 

ST-14, "Removal

and Installation"

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4. Remove the engine rear torque rod.
5. Position a suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the front suspension member with jack.

6. Remove front suspension member bolts. Refer to 

FSU-16, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Gradually lower jack front suspension member in order to remove stabilizer bolts.
8. Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts, stabilizer clamps and stabi-

lizer bushings from front suspension member.

9. Remove stabilizer bar.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks,

and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSTALLATION

1.

Stabilizer bar

2.

Stabilizer clamp

3.

Stabilizer bushing

4.

Stabilizer connecting rod

5.

Strut assembly

6.

Front suspension member

Front

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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Install the stabilizer bushing with the slit (A) facing the rear of the

vehicle.

• To install stabilizer clamp bolt, temporarily tighten them in numeri-

cal order as shown and tighten them to the specified torque.

• Install the stabilizer connecting rod (1) by tightening the nut with

the hexagonal part (A) on the stabilizer connecting rod side.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts with the vehicle under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection

and Adjustment"

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: Rear

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: Front

JPEIA0274ZZ

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