Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003): Steering and Suspension

Also for this vehicle: Frontier 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier 2WD L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2005), Frontier 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2003), Frontier 2WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2004), Frontier 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009), Frontier 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2004), Frontier 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40) (2005), Frontier 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006), Frontier SC Crew Cab 2WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2002), Frontier SC Crew Cab 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2001), Frontier SC King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2002), Frontier SC King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L SC (VG33ER) (2001), Frontier SE Crew Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002), Frontier SE Crew Cab 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000), Frontier SE King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002), Frontier SE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier SE King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999), Frontier XE 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier XE Crew Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000), Frontier XE King Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (2000), Frontier XE King Cab 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2001), Frontier XE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998), Frontier XE King Cab 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2002).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
- Alignment › System Information47 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins44 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Alignment:22 pages
    08-097D › Apr › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    04-054C › Apr › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Info.2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    00-037B › Jun › 01 › Steering - Pull/Drift2 3 4 5 6 7
    Customer Interest:12 pages
    08-097D › Apr › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Pull Or Drift Diagnostics2 3 4 5
    00-037B › Jun › 01 › Steering - Pull/Drift2 3 4 5 6 7
    All Other Service Bulletins for Alignment: › 04-054C › Apr › 11 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Alignment Info.2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  - Specifications › Front Suspension2 3
- Relays and Modules - Steering and Suspension › Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Sensors and Switches - Steering and Suspension41 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information37 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…32
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
- Steering84 pages
  - Idler Arm › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Power Steering9 pages
    Power Steering Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair
    Power Steering Fluid › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Checking Fluid Level2
    Power Steering Pump › Component Information › Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Steering › Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information37 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…32
    Testing and Inspection › Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures2 3 4
  - Steering Column › Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information › Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
  - Steering Gear › Component Information13 pages
    Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
    Testing and Inspection › Steering Gear2 3
    Service and Repair › Removal and Installation2 3
  - Steering Shaft › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    Recalls for Steering Shaft:7 pages
    10-138B › Mar › 11 › Recall R1037 - Lower Steering Column Shaft Replacement2 3 4 5 6
    NHTSA10V554000 › Nov › 10 › Recall 10V554000: Possible Steering Shaft Fracturing
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft:7 pages
    10-138B › Mar › 11 › Recall R1037 - Lower Steering Column Shaft Replacement2 3 4 5 6
    NHTSA10V554000 › Nov › 10 › Recall 10V554000: Possible Steering Shaft Fracturing
  - Steering Shaft Coupler › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins2 pages
    Recalls for Steering Shaft Coupler: › NHTSA10V554000 › Nov › 10 › Recall 10V554000: Possible Steering Shaft Fracturing
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Shaft Coupler: › NHTSA10V554000 › Nov › 10 › Recall 10V554000: Possible Steering Shaft Fracturing
  - Steering Wheel › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Checking Steering Wheel Play2 3
  - Tie Rod › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
- Suspension31 pages
  - Ball Joint › Component Information › Specifications2
  - Control Arm › Component Information › Service and Repair › Upper Link2 3 4
  - Spindle › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Stabilizer Bar, Sway Control › Component Information › Service and Repair › Front2
  - Suspension Spring (Coil / Leaf) › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber › Component Information4 pages
    Testing and Inspection › Front2
    Service and Repair › Front Coil Spring And Strut2
  - Torque Rod › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Torsion Bar › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing:2 pages
    10-126 › Oct › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
    NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
    Recalls: › NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 10-126 › Oct › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Diagrams › Front Wheel Hub2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
- Wheels and Tires81 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Vehicle Lifting: › 03-050 › May › 03 › Campaign - Vehicle Jacking Point Revision2 3
    Recalls for Vehicle Lifting: › 03-050 › May › 03 › Campaign - Vehicle Jacking Point Revision2 3
    Service and Repair › Garage Jack and Safety Stand2 3 4
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Tire Monitoring System8 pages
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Tires › Component Information16 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins12 pages
    Customer Interest: › 05-003 › Jan › 05 › Body - Tire Dressing Stains Vehicle Paint
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tires:6 pages
    11-029 › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Mounting Information2 3 4 5
    05-003 › Jan › 05 › Body - Tire Dressing Stains Vehicle Paint
    All Other Service Bulletins for Tires: › 11-029 › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Mounting Information2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Balancing Wheels2 3 4
  - Wheels › Component Information29 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins26 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheels:13 pages
    11-029 › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Mounting Information2 3 4 5
    06-076 › Nov › 06 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Handling When Mounting Tires2 3
    02-121 › Dec › 02 › Recall - Spare Tire Wheel Replacement2 3 4
    NHTSA02V316000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V316000: Incorrect Spare Wheel Rim Size
    Recalls:5 pages
    02-121 › Dec › 02 › Recall - Spare Tire Wheel Replacement2 3 4
    NHTSA02V316000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V316000: Incorrect Spare Wheel Rim Size
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheels:8 pages
    11-029 › Mar › 11 › Wheels/Tires - Tire Mounting Information2 3 4 5
    06-076 › Nov › 06 › Wheels - Chrome Wheel Handling When Mounting Tires2 3
    Service and Repair › Balancing Wheels2 3
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing:2 pages
    10-126 › Oct › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
    NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
    Recalls: › NHTSA02V299000 › Nov › 02 › Recall 02V299000: Rear Axle Water Intrusion
    All Other Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 10-126 › Oct › 10 › Steering/Suspension - Wheel Bearing Collision Damage
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
    Diagrams › Front Wheel Hub2
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Wheels/Tires - Accessory Wheel Lock Installation/Removal
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections