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Knuckle Spindle: Installation

  1. Install needle bearing into knuckle spindle (4WD models).
    • Make sure that needle bearing is facing in the proper direction.
    • Apply multi-purpose grease.
      Fig 1: Install Needle Bearing Into Knuckle Spindle (4WD)
      G02104237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install knuckle spindle to upper and lower ball joints with lower link jacked up.
    CAUTION: Make sure that oil and grease do not come into contact with tapered areas of ball joint, knuckle spindle and threads of ball joint.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Knuckle Spindle To Upper And Lower Ball Joints
    G02104238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Connect tie-rod to knuckle spindle.
  4. Install wheel hub and rotor disc. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ".
  5. After installing knuckle spindle, adjust wheel bearing preload. Refer to "PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (2WD MODELS)  " or "PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (4WD MODELS)  ".
  6. After installing drive shaft, check drive shaft axial end play. Refer to "INSTALLATION  ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring once it has been removed.
    7. Fig 3: Checking Drive Shaft Axial End Play
    G02104239Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install auto-lock free-running hub assembly (4WD models). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ".
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