Xterra 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2003)
Ball Joint: Service and Repair
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT
Removal and Installation
Separate knuckle spindle from upper and lower links.
Inspection
Check joints for play. If ball is worn and play in axial direction is excessive or joint is hard to swing, replace as an upper link or lower link.
Axial end play "C":
Upper link:.............................0 mm (0 inch)
Lower link:.........................0.2 mm (0.008 inch) or less
Check dust cover for damage.
Replace dust cover and dust cover clamp if necessary.