Front Suspension: Removal & Installation Nissan Maxima A34

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 8

1. After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-233650-S36291950472006052600000).
2. When installing the strut spacer, it must be positioned (Scheme 8)
3. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification using power tool. Refer to «COMPONENTS»(ref-233650-S31804143202006052600000). WARNING: Always replace the shock absorber lower mounting nuts.

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

1. Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing) the piston rod lock nut (Scheme 9) CAUTION: Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress the spring using Tool so that the shock absorber mounting insulator can be turned by hand. WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
3. Remove the piston rod lock nut.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 11

Scheme 12

Scheme 13

1. When installing stabilizer, make sure that the clamps are facing in the correct direction (Scheme 11)
2. Make sure that slit in bushing is in the position (Scheme 12)
3. Lubricate the inner and outer surfaces of the bushing using a silicone lubricant.
4. Install stabilizer bar with ball joint socket properly placed.
5. When installing wheel and tire, refer to «TIGHTENING TORQUE»(ref-233651-S37853146002006052600000).

Scheme 14

1. Check the stabilizer bar for deformation or cracks and replace if necessary.
2. Check the bushings for deterioration or cracks. Replace if necessary.
3. Check that the ball joint can rotate in all directions. If movement is not smooth and free, replace stabilizer bar connecting rod.

Scheme 15

1. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-233651-S15446684972006052600000).
2. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and remove the lower ball joint nut using power tool. CAUTION: Discard the cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation.
3. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using Tool (Scheme 15)
4. Remove the member stay pin nut and two bolts using power tool, and remove the member stay pin.
5. Remove the two transverse link pivot bolts using power tool.
6. Remove the transverse link bolt and remove the transverse link from the front suspension member.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Tighten the transverse link mounting bolts to specified torque. Refer to «COMPONENTS»(ref-233650-S31804143202006052600000) . During installation, the final tightening must be done with the vehicle at curb weight and the tires on the ground. CAUTION: Discard the old cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation of the lower ball joint nut.
2. After installation, check the wheel alignment. Refer to «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-233650-S36291950472006052600000) .

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Scheme 18

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Scheme 20

Scheme 21

1. For vehicles equipped with the 5 A/T, install the engine slingers into the front of the left cylinder head, and the right rear cylinder head (Scheme 17)and (Scheme 18).
2. For vehicles equipped with the 5 A/T, support the engine from the front and rear slingers using a suitable tool.
3. Remove the engine under cover.
4. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-233651-S15446684972006052600000).
5. Remove the splash shields.
6. For vehicles equipped with the 5 A/T, remove the two LH transaxle mounting insulator bolts.
7. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and remove the lower ball joint nut using power tool. CAUTION: Discard the cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation.
8. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using Tool (Scheme 20)
9. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tool. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233649-S22833986492006052600000).
10. Remove the power steering line bracket from the front suspension member.
11. Remove the mounting bolts on the lower side of the steering gear.
12. Disconnect the front and rear engine mount electrical connectors, if equipped.
13. Disconnect the connecting rod from the front strut using power tool.
14. Set a transmission jack under the front suspension member, then remove the mounting nuts from the front suspension member using power tool.
15. Remove the mounting bolts from the front suspension member pin stay on the vehicle body side using power tool.
16. Remove the through bolts from the front and rear engine mounts.
17. Lower the transmission jack slowly to remove the suspension member.

1. If necessary, remove the exhaust hanger bracket from the front suspension member.
2. If necessary, remove the front and rear engine mounts.
3. If necessary, remove the transverse link.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. For vehicles equipped with the 5 A/T, tighten the two LH transaxle mounting insulator bolts to specification.
2. Tighten the stabilizer bar and connecting rod nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to «COMPONENTS»(ref-233650-S31804143202006052600000) . CAUTION: Tighten the suspension nuts and bolts with the vehicle on the ground.
3. Install the stabilizer bar bushings and brackets in the specified orientation. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233650-S19915818702006052600000) .
4. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to specification. Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-233655-S42846884672006052600000) .
5. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to «FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT»(ref-233650-S36291950472006052600000) .