Front Axle Parts

Check front axle parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and other damage.

• Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.

  If looseness is noted, adjust wheel bearing end play, then check ball joint end play.

  Fig 1: Checking Front Axle Parts For Excessive Play

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
• Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted.
• Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Refer to: "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ".