Xterra SE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000)
Idler Arm: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
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Apply coat of multi-purpose grease to bushing.
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Press bushing into idler body, and insert shaft of idler bracket carefully until bushing protrudes.
CROSS ROD AND TIE-ROD
1. When tie-rod ball joints and tie-rod bar are separated, adjust tie-rod length correctly. Adjustment should be done between ball stud centers.
2. Lock tie-rod clamp nut so that ball joint on outer ball stud is as follows with respect to that on inner ball stud.
L: Standard 297.6 mm (11.72 inch): 2WD and 4WD
CAUTION: Make sure that tie-rod bars are screwed into tie-rod tube more than 22 mm (0.87 inch): 2WD and 4WD.
Inspection
BALL JOINT AND SWIVEL JOINT
1. Check joints for play. If ball or swivel stud is worn and play in axial direction is excessive, or joint is hard to swing, replace as a complete unit.
Swinging force (Measure point: Cotter pin hole) "A":
Ball joint 15.7 - 147.1 N (1.6 - 15.0 kg, 3.5 - 33.1 lbs.)
Rotating torque "B":
Ball joint 0.5 - 4.9 Nm (5 - 50 kg-cm, 4.3 - 43.4 inch lbs.)
Swivel joint 1.0 - 5.9 Nm (10 - 60 kg-cm, 8.7 - 52.1 inch lbs.)
Axial end play "C":
Ball joint and swivel joint 0 mm (0 inch)
2. Check condition of dust cover. If it is cracked excessively, replace as a complete unit.