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Here is the diagram for the front suspension parts in explosive view, mainly the lower body components.
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9295/frontsuspensiongv7.jpg
Common problems with them are vibrations and steering feel when accelerating, and even noises. If it is making noises, please check:
1) 54618 : The balljoints for the sway bar.
2) 54613, 56112 : These are all the bushes for the sway bar, but they rarely fail, but worth giving a check.
3) Or, 54500, 54501 : These are the whole lower control arm itself, as Nissan don't sell the bushes alone. And they are the common culprits, hence, if you purchase the whole arm itself, you get the bushes already built in and a new balljoints. It makes replacing easier as you basically unbolt the old arm and bolt on the new one with all the new bushings and balljoints. Otherwise, you can go for the cheaper options to replace just the 2 bushes which requires a 10-tonnes press.
4) 54400M, the whole crossmember (I think that is what it's called), they rarely failed, which is one of the least concern you should pay attention to, though, just to let you know.
Please feel free to ask any questions or add any additional information.
Regards
Ed
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/9295/frontsuspensiongv7.jpg
Common problems with them are vibrations and steering feel when accelerating, and even noises. If it is making noises, please check:
1) 54618 : The balljoints for the sway bar.
2) 54613, 56112 : These are all the bushes for the sway bar, but they rarely fail, but worth giving a check.
3) Or, 54500, 54501 : These are the whole lower control arm itself, as Nissan don't sell the bushes alone. And they are the common culprits, hence, if you purchase the whole arm itself, you get the bushes already built in and a new balljoints. It makes replacing easier as you basically unbolt the old arm and bolt on the new one with all the new bushings and balljoints. Otherwise, you can go for the cheaper options to replace just the 2 bushes which requires a 10-tonnes press.
4) 54400M, the whole crossmember (I think that is what it's called), they rarely failed, which is one of the least concern you should pay attention to, though, just to let you know.
Please feel free to ask any questions or add any additional information.
Regards
Ed
