Armada 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56) (2005)
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Hook a spring balance at the point shown in the figure. Confirm if the reading is within the specification. When ball stud and inner socket start
moving the measured value must be within the specification. If the reading is outside the specification, replace socket.
Rotating Torque
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Using Tool, check if reading is within the value specified below. If the value is outside the standard, replace outer sockets.
Tool number : ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)
Rotating torque : 0.3 - 2.9 Nm (0.03 - 0.29 kg-m, 3 - 25 inch lbs.)
Axial End Play
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Apply load of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) to ball stud axially. Use a dial gauge to measure the amount of the movement that the stud makes. Check if
the reading is within specification. If the value is outside specification, 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
1. Apply Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent to O-ring. Put an O-ring into rack Teflon ring. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS".
NOTE: Do not reuse O-ring.