Nissan Versa Sedan. Instruction - part 452

FSU-16

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies using power tool. Refer to 

WT-39, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove transverse link. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-14, "Removal and Installation"

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4. Separate intermediate shaft from the lower joint. Refer to 

ST-9, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Remove the engine rear torque rod.
6. Set suitable jack under front suspension member.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the front suspension member with jack.

7. Remove suspension member bolts.
8. Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.
9. Remove steering gear assembly from suspension member. Refer to 

ST-14, "Removal and Installation"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• For installation of the suspension member, temporarily tighten the

bolts in the sequence shown and tighten them to the specified

torque.

• Refer to 

FSU-16, "Exploded View"

 for tightening torque.

• Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Refer to 

WT-39, "Adjust-

ment"

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• After installation, perform final tightening of each part under

unladen conditions with tires on ground. Check wheel alignment.

Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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1.

Front suspension member

2.

Transverse link

AWEIA0210GB

: Front

AWEIA0211ZZ

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Ball Joint

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Item

Standard

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

−0° 50′ (−0.83°)

Nominal

−0° 05′ (−0.08°)

Maximum

0

° 40′ (0.66°)

Left and right differ-
ence

0

° 35′ (0.58°)

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

2

° 55′ (2.92°)

Nominal

3

° 40′ (3.67°)

Maximum

4

° 25′ (4.41°)

Left and right differ-
ence

0

° 45′ (0.75°)

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

11

° 00′ (11.00°)

Nominal

11

° 45′ (11.75°)

Maximum

12

° 30′ (12.50°)

Total toe-in

Distance (A - B)

Minimum

Out 1 mm (0.03 in)

Nominal

In 1 mm (0.05 in)

Maximum

In 3 mm (0.11 in)

Angle
Degree minute second (Decimal 
degree)

Minimum

Out 0

° 4′ 48″ (0.08°)

Nominal

In 0

° 4′ 48″ (0.08°)

Maximum

In 0

° 14′ 24″ (0.24°)

SFA234AC

Item

Standard

Swing torque

0.5 – 3.4 N·m (0.05 – 0.34 kg-m, 4.4 – 30 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

15.4 – 104.7 N (1.6 – 10.7 kg-f, 3.5 – 23.5 lb-f)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheelarch Height

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Unit: mm (in)

Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Market

United States

Canada

Front (Hf)

683 (26.89)

684 (26.93)

Rear (Hr)

668 (26.30)

668 (26.30)

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QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

 

A GENERAL INFORMATION

GI

General Information

B ENGINE

EM

Engine Mechanical

LU

Engine Lubrication System

CO

Engine Cooling System

EC

Engine Control System

FL

Fuel System

EX

Exhaust System

STR

Starting System

ACC

Accelerator Control System

C

D TRANSMISSION & DRIVE-

LINE

CL

Clutch

TM

Transaxle & Transmission

DLN

Driveline

FAX

Front Axle

RAX

Rear Axle

E SUSPENSION

FSU

Front Suspension

RSU

Rear Suspension

SCS

Suspension Control System

WT

Road Wheels & Tires

F BRAKES

BR

Brake System

PB

Parking Brake System

BRC

Brake Control System

G STEERING

ST

Steering System

STC

Steering Control System

H RESTRAINTS

SB

Seat Belt

SBC

Seat Belt Control System

SR

SRS Airbag

SRC

SRS Airbag Control System

I VENTILATION, HEATER & 

AIR CONDITIONER

VTL

Ventilation System

HA

Heater & Air Conditioning System

HAC

Heater & Air Conditioning Control System

J BODY INTERIOR

INT

Interior

IP

Instrument Panel

SE

Seat

ADP

Automatic Drive Positioner

K BODY EXTERIOR, 

DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE 

SECURITY

DLK

Door & Lock

SEC

Security Control System

GW

Glass & Window System

PWC

Power Window Control System

RF

Roof

EXT

Exterior

 

L DRIVER CONTROLS

MIR

Mirrors

EXL

Exterior Lighting System

INL

Interior Lighting System

WW

Wiper & Washer

DEF

Defogger

HRN

Horn

M ELECTRICAL & POWER 

CONTROL

PWO

Power Outlet

BCS

Body Control System

LAN

LAN System

PCS

Power Control System

CHG

Charging System

PG

Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements

N DRIVER INFORMATION & 

MULTIMEDIA

MWI

Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator

WCS

Warning Chime System

SN

Sonar System

AV

Audio, Visual & Navigation System

O CRUISE CONTROL

CCS

Cruise Control System

P MAINTENANCE

MA

Maintenance

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April 2013

Publication No. SM

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Body Repair Instruction