Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Front suspension assembly
Inspection
COMPONENT PART
Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component. Verify the component conditions (wear, damage) are normal.
Ball Joint Axial End Play
- Set the front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
- Hold the axle side of the transverse link, and check the axial end play by move the transverse link up and down.
Axial end play : Refer to FSU-23, "Ball Joint".
CAUTION:
- Do not depress the brake pedal when measuring.
- Do not perform this inspection with the tires on the ground.
- Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the components by applying excessive force.
STRUT ASSEMBLY
Check for oil leaks or damage. Replace the parts if necessary.
Wheel alignment
Inspection
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If the wheel alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any
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Other materials:
Maintenance requirements
Your NISSAN has been designed to have minimum
maintenance requirements with long service
intervals to save you both time and money;
however, some day-to-day and regular maintenance
is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s
good mechanical condition as well as its emissions
and engine performanc ...
Front bumper
Exploded view
Grommet
Front bumper side bracket (RH)
Front under cover
Front air spoiler
Front bumper reinforcement
Front energy absorber
Front fog lamp (RH) (if equipped)
Front bumper lower grille
Front bumper fascia finisher (RH)
(if equipped)
Front fog lamp finisher (R ...
Unit disassembly and assembly
Front coil spring and strut
Exploded View
Piston rod lock nut
Strut mount insulator
Strut mount bearing
Bound bumper
Coil spring
Lower rubber seat
Strut
Steering knuckle
Front
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing comp ...
