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

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

Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball joint to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding and check for looseness. Replace the upper 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 cutout on ball joint. Check that spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball joint begins moving.

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

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

Axial End Play Inspection

1.Move the 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 upper link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.Check shock absorber actuator harness connector for proper connection. Refer to Removal and Installation (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

2.Check wheel sensor harness connector for proper connection. Refer to Exploded View (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).

3.Check wheel alignment. Refer to Adjustment.

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