INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL Appearance Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

- Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
- Ball joint boot for cracks, damage or grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball joint to check that it moves smoothly with no binding and check for looseness. Replace the transverse link if necessary.
Swing Torque Inspection

1.Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

2.Hook a spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Check that spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball joint begins moving.

Swing toque | :Refer to Ball Joint (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

- If swing torque outside standard range, replace transverse link assembly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

1.Move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

2.Install mounting nut to ball joint. Check that rotating torque is within specifications with a preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].

Rotating toque | : Refer to Ball Joint (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

- If rotating torque outside standard range, replace transverse link assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

1.Move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

2.Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

Axial end play | :Refer to Ball Joint (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

- If axial end play outside standard range, replace transverse link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.Check wheel alignment. Refer to Adjustment.

2.Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).