Sentra SE-R Spec V L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2002)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
2. Remove tie-rod ball joint.
3. Remove strut lower bracket fixing bolts and nuts.
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly tapping drive shaft end.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.
5. Separate lower ball joint stud from knuckle with suitable tool.
6. Remove fixing bolts.
7. Remove transverse link and lower ball joint.
8. During installation, final tightening must be carried out at curb weight with tires on the ground.
9. After installation, check wheel alignment.
Inspection
TRANSVERSE LINK
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Check transverse link for damage, cracks or deformation and replace if necessary.
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Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation and replace if necessary.
LOWER BALL JOINT