Xterra XE 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2002)
Idler Arm: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Remove pitman arm with Tool.
Remove tie-rod from knuckle arm with Tool.
Disassembly and Assembly
IDLER ARM 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 dimension before toe-in adjustment
2WD and 4WD: 297.6 mm (11.72 inch)
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.