350Z V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
1. Swing Torque
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Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure. Confirm if the reading is within the specification. When the ball stud and the inner
socket start moving, (it must be within the specification.) If the reading is outside the specification, replace the socket.
Specified Value
2. Rotating Torque (outer socket only)
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Using a preload gauge (SST), check if reading is within the range specified. If the value is outside the standard, replace outer sockets.
Specified value
Rotating torque 0.30 - 2.90 Nm (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 inch lbs.)
3. Axial End Play
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Apply load of 490 N (50 kg,110 lbs.) to the ball stud axially. Use a dial-gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud makes.
Check if the reading is within the range specified below. If not, replace outer and inner sockets.
Outer socket 0.5 mm (0.020 inch) or less
Inner socket 0.2 mm (0.008 inch) or less
ASSEMBLY