nsxe18020a.pdf

Knuckle/Control Arms/Compliance Pivot
Illustrated Index
Overall Suspension
NOTE:
Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint.
Torque specifications, see page 18-14.
Corrosion resistant bolt/nut
NOTE: Align the white line on the stabilizer bar with the
bushing end and install the stabilizer bar.
* UPPER CONTROL BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
STABILIZER BAR
Check for damage.
STABILIZER LINK
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
COMPLIANCE PIVOT
ASSEMBLY
Check for damage or cracks.
Check for deterioration or damage.
COMPLIANCE PIVOT
LOWER BRACKET
Check for damage or
cracks.
* LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
LOWER CONTROL ARM
Check for damage or cracks
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.
LOWER
BALL JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and wear.
FRONT KNUCKLE
Check for damage
or cracks.
* UPPER ARM BALL
JOINT
Inspect for faulty
movement and
wear.
UPPER CONTROL ARM
Check for damage
or cracks.
FLANGE BOLT
8 x 1.25 mm
23 N·m (2.3 kg-m, 17 Ib-ft)