Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
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Tie Rod: Service and Repair
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent. Blow dry with compressed air.
Dust Boot
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Check condition of boot. If cracked, replace it.
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Check dust boots for accumulation of power steering fluid indicating power steering gear leak and replace the power steering gear as necessary.
Power Steering Gear
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Thoroughly examine steering gear. If damaged, cracked, leaking, or worn, replace it.
Inner and outer tie-rods
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Check ball joints for swinging force:
Tie-rod outer and inner ball joints swinging force A. Refer to PS-32, "Steering Gear and Linkage". See: Specifications/Steering Gear and Linkage
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Check ball joint for rotating torque:
Tie-rod socket outer ball joint rotating torque B. Refer to PS-32, "Steering Gear and Linkage". See: Specifications/Steering Gear and Linkage
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Check ball joints for axial end play:
Tie-rod socket outer and inner ball joints axial end play C. Refer to PS-32, "Steering Gear and Linkage". See: Specifications/Steering Gear and
Linkage
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Check condition of dust cover. If cracked, replace outer tie-rod.