Nissan Frontier D40. Manual — part 844

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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DISC BRAKE : Checking Disc Brake

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ROTOR

Check the condition of the rotor, and for any wear or damage. Repair
or replace as necessary.

CALIPER

Check for any fluid leakage. Repair as necessary.

PAD

Check for any wear or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

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STEERING GEAR

• Check the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil

leakage as shown.

• Check the steering column connections for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Standard thickness

: Refer to

BR-58, "Front Disc

Brake"

,

BR-58, "Rear Disc

Brake"

.

Repair limit thickness

: Refer to

BR-58, "Front Disc

Brake"

,

BR-58, "Rear Disc

Brake"

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SMA260A

SMA922A

Standard thickness

: Refer to

BR-58, "Front

Disc Brake"

,

BR-58, "Rear

Disc Brake"

Repair limit thickness

: Refer to

BR-58, "Front

Disc Brake"

,

BR-58, "Rear

Disc Brake"

.

LMA051

SGIA0506E

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

• Check the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leak-

age.

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Checking Power Steering Fluid and Line

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CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

• Check the power steering fluid level with the engine off.
• Check fluid level on reservoir. Use “HOT” range at fluid tempera-

tures of 50

°

to 80

°

C (122

°

to 176

°

F). Use “COLD” range at fluid

temperatures of 0

°

to 30

°

C (32

°

to 86

°

F).

CAUTION:

• Do not overfill.
• Fill with the recommended fluid or equivalent. Refer to

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"For North America: Fluids and Lubricants"

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CHECKING LINES

• Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose

connections, chafing and deterioration.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Checking Axle and Suspension Parts

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FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Rotate each wheel to check for abnormal noise.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

• Check the strut and shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joints for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

LGIA0021E

SGIA0506E

SMA525A

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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Check the boots and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage, and
grease leakage.

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH

SFA108A

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches

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• Lubricate the locations shown. Refer to

MA-16, "For North America: Fluids and Lubricants"

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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS

SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Checking
Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters

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Check the seat belt buckles, webbing, retractors, anchors and adjusters. Replace any seat belt assembly as
necessary. Refer to

SB-7, "Seat Belt Inspection"

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• Check the seat belt anchors for loose mounting bolts, damage, or excessive wear.
• Check the seat belt webbing for any damage, cuts, fraying, or excessive wear.
• Check the retractor for smooth operation.

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