G35x Sedan AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2007)
INSTALLATION
Note the following and, install in the reverse order of removal.
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Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
Inspection
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
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Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.
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Check boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage. If a malfunction is detected, replace suspension arm.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection
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Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins
moving.
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
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Attach the mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is within the specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)].
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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Check wheel alignment.
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Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment.
Removal
FRONT LOWER LINK