Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
Ball Joint: Specifications
Front Suspension
Ball Joint
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
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Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.
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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
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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.
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Hook spring balance at ball stud. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins moving.
Swing torque: 0.5 - 3.4 Nm (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 inch lbs.)
Measure value of spring balance: 13.5 - 91.9 N (1.4 - 9.3 kg, 3.03 - 20.6 lb)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
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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 kg-m, 5 - 30 inch lbs.)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
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Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 inch)
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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.