Inspection After Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.
- Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if necessary.
- Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if any of the following exists:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
- Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.
Swinging force "A" : Refer to "BALL JOINT ".
Turning force "B" : Refer to "BALL JOINT ".
Vertical end play "C" : Refer to "BALL JOINT ".
Height "D" : Refer to "BALL JOINT ".