Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Control Arm: Service and Repair
Front
TRANSVERSE LINK / REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove mounting bolt between transverse link and front suspension member with power tool.
3. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.
Check boot of ball joint for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE: Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook spring scale at ball stud. Confirm spring scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Swing torque:...................0.5 - 3.4 Nm (0.06 - 0.34 kgf-cm, 5 - 30 inch lbs.)
Measure value of spring scale:.......................13.5 - 91.9 N (1.4 - 9.3 kg, 3.08 - 20.5 lbs.)
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that sliding torque is within specifications with a preload gauge (SST).
Rotating torque:.........................0.5 - 3.4 Nm (0.06 - 0.34 kgf-cm, 5 - 30 inch lbs.)
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
Axial end play:.................................0 mm (0 inch)
If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.