nsxb18020a.pdf

Knuckle/Control Arms/Compliance Pivot
Illustrated Index
Overall Suspension NOTE: Align the white line on the stabilizer bar with the
bushing end, and install the stabilizer bar.
NOTE:
• Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
• Torque specifications, see page 18-14.
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
STABILIZER BAR
Check for damage.
*UPPER CONTROL BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
STABILIZER LINK
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
COMPLIANCE PIVOT
ASSEMBLY
Check for damage or cracks.
Check for deterioration and damage
UPPER CONTROL ARM
Check for damage
and cracks.
COMPLIANCE PIVOT
LOWER BRACKET
Check for damage and
cracks.
FLANGE BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm
22 N-m (2.2 kg-m, 16 Ib-ft)
* UPPER ARM BALL
JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and
wear.
LOWER CONTROL ARM
Check for damage and cracks
* LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
KNUCKLE
Check for damage
and cracks.
LOWER
BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
NOTE: Replace the joint boot if any are damaged. The parts marked with an asterisk ( * ) have a retainer attaching
the ball joints. Replace the retainer whenever the boot is replaced.
CAUTION: Do not remove the arms, knuckle, and compliance pivot by striking them with a hammer, and take care
not to drop them.