M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove undercover with a power tool.
3. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from
transverse link.
4. Remove the mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then remove shock absorber arm from
transverse link.
5. Remove front cross bar.
6. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
7. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove transverse link from vehicle.
Inspection After Removal
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
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Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
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Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE: Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
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Hook a spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins
moving.
Swing torque: 0.5 - 3.6 Nm (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement: 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
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Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque is within specifications with a preload gauge [SST].