Tech Tip: Nissan's Front Suspension Noise When Turning

Tech Tip: Nissan’s Front Suspension Noise When Turning

Confirm that a noise (clunking, popping or bumping) is coming from the front strut assembly when the steering wheel is turned.

Applied Vehicles: 2007-’11 Versa (C11)

Applied VINs: 2007-’10: All VINs; and 2011 vehicles built before 3N1(*)C1(*)P(*)BL 465717

Confirm that a noise (clunking, popping or bumping) is coming from the front strut assembly when the steering wheel is turned.

Service Procedure:

1. Remove one of the front suspension coil springs.

2. Use Nissan Brake Cleaner (or equivalent) to clean the top and bottom ends of the spring.

3. Install the Tube-Spr Bottom (gray color) (P/N 55018-ZN90B) onto the bottom end of the spring.

a. Starting at the end of the spring, push the rounded/ trimmed end of the tube onto the spring.

Note: The end of the tube must extend 0-6 mm past the end of the spring.

b. Squeeze/put pressure on the tube to ensure a good bond (there is glue inside the tube). Fig. 1

4. Install the Tube-Spr Top (green color) onto the top end of the spring, see Fig. 1.

a. Starting at the end of the spring, push the rounded/ trimmed end of the tube onto the spring.

Note: The end of the tube must extend 4-10 mm past the end of the spring.

b. Squeeze/put pressure on the tube to ensure a good bond (there is glue inside the tube).

5. All 2010 and applicable 2011 Versa: Proceed to step 6.

2007-’09 Versa ONLY: Replace the strut mounting bearing with P/N 54325-JE20C.

6. Reinstall all parts that were removed.

– When re-installing the strut mount insulator, apply Bitmen Wax to the center nut after tightening it to the specified torque.

7. Perform this procedure on the other front suspension coil spring.

Courtesy of ALLDATA.

 

You May Also Like

Ride Control For Electric Vehicles

Replacement units are available from sources other than the dealer.

EVs are not immune to potholes, curbs and rough roads. Just like every internal combustion vehicle on the roads, the shocks, struts and springs will eventually degrade to the point where they can no longer control the movement of the suspension. 

Most EVs have a weight problem that works to your advantage. The weight of the battery and motor can make some EVs 1,000-3,000 pounds heavier than their internal combustion counterparts. This will cause extra stress on the suspension.

Brake Pad Edge Codes

The “Edge Code” can tell you information about a brake pad’s friction material.

Chassis Parts and Alignment Angles

Knowing why the adjustment is required is critical to performing the total alignment.

Suspension Upgrades – Selling Shocks and Struts

The question customers fail to ask is, what is “best” for their vehicle?

Air Ride Suspension Diagnostics

The key to understanding the logic of air ride systems is using service information.

Other Posts

Steering Angle Sensor Operations

It is important for the ABS/ESC module to receive two signals to verify the steering wheel’s position.

Chassis Alignment

The source of the complaint can be the angles, electronics or tires.

Laying Out Your Shop for ADAS/EV Repairs

With so many vehicles equipped with some form of ADAS, rethinking your electronics layout or plan might be in order.

Broken Springs

What is the cause for the failure? Why does it occur with specific vehicles?