Outer Socket And Inner Socket
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ball joint swinging torque
- For XD models, hook Tool at measuring point (A) as shown and pull Tool. Make sure that Tool reads the specified value when ball stud starts to move. If outer socket (1) is outside specification, replace outer socket. If inner socket (2) is outside specification, replace inner socket.
Tool
: - (J-44372)
Swinging torque
: Refer to Steering Linkage - XD Models .
- For Non XD Models, hook Tool at measuring point [A (for outer socket) or B (for inner socket)] as shown and pull Tool. Make sure that Tool reads the specified value when ball stud and inner socket start to move. If outer socket (1) is outside specification, replace socket. If inner socket (2) is outside specification, replace steering gear.
Tool number
: - (J-44372)
Swinging torque
: Refer to Steering Linkage - Non-XD Models .
- For XD models, hook Tool at measuring point (A) as shown and pull Tool. Make sure that Tool reads the specified value when ball stud starts to move. If outer socket (1) is outside specification, replace outer socket. If inner socket (2) is outside specification, replace inner socket.
- Ball joint rotating torque
- Make sure that reading is within the following specified range using suitable tool (A). Replace outer socket or inner socket if reading is outside specification.
Rotating torque
: Refer to Steering Linkage - XD Models or Steering Linkage - Non-XD Models .
- Make sure that reading is within the following specified range using suitable tool (A). Replace outer socket or inner socket if reading is outside specification.
- Ball joint axial end play
- Apply an axial load of 490 N (50.0 kg, 110.2 lb.) to ball stud as shown. Measure amount of stud movement using suitable tool. Make sure that value is within specification. If either outer socket or inner socket is outside specification, replace socket.
Rotating torque
: Refer to Steering Linkage - XD Models or Steering Linkage - Non-XD Models .
- Apply an axial load of 490 N (50.0 kg, 110.2 lb.) to ball stud as shown. Measure amount of stud movement using suitable tool. Make sure that value is within specification. If either outer socket or inner socket is outside specification, replace socket.