Altima 2.5 SL L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2002)
3.
Clean and "prep" the four nuts that screw onto the suspension member mounting studs as follows (see Figure D2).
Clean
a.
Use a wire brush to remove all dirt, debris, etc from the nut threads. Then blow off with clean shop air.
b.
Spray Genuine Nissan Brake Cleaner P/N 999MP-AH001P (or equivalent) on the nut threads, and then wipe off with a clean, dry, lint- free
rag.
"Prep"
c.
Spray TB2706 Genuine Nissan Parts Degreaser (P/N KA204-99900) on the nut threads.
d.
Blow off with clean, dry shop air.
NOTE:
The nut threads must be clean and dry.
CAUTION:
When tightening the rear suspension member mounting nuts in the next step, DO NOT EXCEED 100 N-m (10.3 Kg-m, 74 ft-lb).
4.
Install the suspension member/suspension member components in the reverse order of removal, making sure of the following:
For all 2002 Altimas and 2003 Altimas built up to 1/24/03 ONLY:
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Install new LH and RH stay brackets. See Parts Information. The original rubber washers are not used on the new stay brackets.