Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
3.
Once the bushings are removed, clean and "prep" the front bushing bores in the suspension member as follows:
NOTE:
Make sure you clean around the top edge of the bore too.
Clean
a.
Use a wire brush to remove all dirt, debris, etc. Then blow off with clean shop air.
b.
Spray Genuine Nissan Brake Cleaner P/N 999MP-AH001P (or equivalent) into the bore, and then wipe the bore with a clean, dry, lint-free
rag.
"Prep"
c.
Spray TB2706 Genuine Nissan Parts Degreaser (P/N KA204-99900) into the bore.
d.
Blow off with clean, dry shop air.
4.
Install new bushings as follows:
a.
Clean the new bushing with TB2706 Genuine Nissan Parts Degreaser (P/N KA204-99900).
b.
Position the new bushing in the bore.
c.
To ensure a good seal, apply a 7 mm (9/32") bead of 1217H Genuine Nissan Liquid Gasket (P/N 11121-C9910) around the bushing as
shown in Figure C9.
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Overlap the beginning and ending point of the liquid gasket by 9.5 mm (3/8 of an inch). Make sure there are no gaps in the bead of
liquid gasket.
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It is okay if the liquid gasket squeezes out around the bushing as the bushing is being pressed into place.