Frontier XE 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
c. Remove ball joint tightening nuts.
Support lower link with jack.
d. Remove knuckle spindle from upper and lower links.
INSPECTION
Knuckle Spindle
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Check knuckle spindle for deformation, cracks and other damage by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.
Bearing Spacer (2WD)
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Check bearing spacer for damage.
Needle Bearing (4WD)
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Check needle bearing for wear, scratches, pitting, flaking and burn marks.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply multi-purpose grease and install needle bearing into knuckle spindle. (4WD)
CAUTION: Make sure that needle bearing is facing in the proper direction.
2. Install knuckle spindle to upper and lower ball joints with lower link jacked up.
CAUTION: Make sure that oil and grease do not come into contact with tapered areas of ball joint, knuckle spindle and threads of ball joint.
3. Connect tie-rod to knuckle spindle.
4. After installing knuckle spindle, adjust wheel bearing preload.
Refer to Wheel Bearing.