Nissan Murano: Front Suspension :: Removal and Installation / Steering Knuckle

Exploded View

1.	Cotter pin	2.	Nut retainer	3.	Disc brake rotor
4.	Wheel hub and bearing	5.	Wheel stud	6.	Splash guard
7.	Steering knuckle		Front

REMOVAL

Remove front wheel hub and bearing. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove cotter pin from outer socket stud.

Loosen outer socket nut and separate outer socket from steering knuckle using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Leave outer socket nut half threaded on outer socket to prevent damage to threads and to prevent suitable tool from coming off suddenly.

Remove outer socket nut and separate outer socket from steering knuckle.

Remove steering knuckle lower pinch bolt and separate transverse link from steering knuckle.

Remove lower strut nuts and bolts and then remove steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse lower strut nuts.

• Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut.

• Do not reuse cotter pin.

• Do not reuse steering knuckle lower nut.

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.

• Adjust neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to Description.