Inspection After Removal

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

Transverse Link 

• Transverse link for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Bushing for complete separation. (If completely separated, inner metal can be pulled out from transverse link.)
• Bushing for leakage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection 

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

Swing Torque Inspection 

1. Move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Hook Tool (A) on ball joint at pinch bolt location. Confirm measurement value is within specifications when ball joint begins moving.

   Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

   Tool number	: -- (J-44372)
   Swing torque	: Refer to Ball Joint .
   Spring balance measurement	: Refer to Ball Joint .

   • If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link.

Axial End Play Inspection 

1. Move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
2. Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
   • If there is axial end play, replace transverse link assembly.