VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA AND MAXIMA LEFT REAR
SUSPENSION KNUCKLE
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): NTB09-031, Date of Issue: April 23, 2009
INTRODUCTION
On some 2009 Altima and Maxima vehicles, the left hand rear suspension knuckle may not
be manufactured to specification, which may result in noise or vibration under certain
circumstances. Although no safety issue is presented, Nissan is conducting this service
campaign to identify and replace those affected units. This service will be performed
at no cost for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PC005 to this campaign. This number must
appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this
campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to inspect each vehicle falling within range of this campaign that enters
the service department, and if necessary, perform the indicated knuckle replacement.
This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient
(tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory.
REPAIR OVERVIEW
Fig. 1: Campaign ID Flow Chart
SERVICE PROCEDURE
INSPECT LEFT REAR KNUCKLE LOT CODE
1. Locate the left rear knuckle lot code.
l Lot code is located on the rear side of the left rear knuckle.
Fig. 2: Lot Code Location
NISSAN: 2009 Altima, Maxima
CAMPAIGN ID #: : PC005
NHTSA:
: 2009 Maxima (A35); Altima (L32, CL32 and L32HV) Sedan, Coupe, and
Hybrid
APPLIED
VEHICLES:
: 2009 Maxima (A35); 2009 Altima (L32, CL32 and L32HV) Sedan, Coupe,
and Hybrid
NOTE: Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
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2. Determine if the knuckle needs to be replaced by comparing your lot code number to
the one below.
Fig. 3: Inspecting Lot Code
DO NOT REPLACE IF:
l Your lot code does not match the first 5 digits of the above lot code.
or
l You can only read some of the numbers, and any one of the numbers you can
read does not match the first 5 digits of the lot code above.
REPLACE ONLY IF:
l Your lot code matches the first 5 digits of the lot code above exactly.
or
l All of the first 5 digits of the lot code are not readable.
or
l You can read some of the numbers and all of the numbers you can read match
the first 5 digits of the lot code above.
REMOVE LEFT REAR KNUCKLE
1. Fully depress the parking brake pedal.
See next page if vehicle is equipped with a hand operated parking brake.
2. Look under the dash and locate the parking brake adjuster nut (see Fig. 4 and Fig.
5).
Fig. 4: Parking Brake
3. Count the number of threads showing on the end of the adjustment shaft.
(Or measure the length between the end of the shaft and the adjustment nut.)
l Write down/record the number of threads you counted.
Number of threads________
Fig. 5: Parking Brake Adjustment Nut
l This number will be needed during reassembly.
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4. Loosen the parking brake adjustment nut without completely removing it.
l Leave 3 to 4 threads showing.
Fig. 6: Parking Brake Adjustment Nut & Threads
STEPS 1 TO 4 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HAND OPERATED PARKING BRAKE
1. Lift the parking brake handle to expose the hole for the adjustment nut.
2. Make sure to count the number of turns in the next step.
3. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut; don't completely remove it.
Fig. 7: Lifting Parking Brake Handle
l Use a 10 mm deep socket to loosen (turn counterclockwise).
l Count the number of turns.
l Leave the nut on the shaft with 3 to 4 threads showing.
4. Write down/record the number of turns you counted.
Number of turns________
l This number will be needed during reassembly.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Raise the vehicle.
l Make sure the parking brake is released.
7. Remove the left rear wheel nuts (lug nuts), do not remove the wheel.
8. Before removing the wheel:
a. Put a mark on one wheel stud.
b. Put a mark on the wheel next the marked stud.
Fig. 8: Mark On Stud & On Wheel
9. Remove the brake caliper assembly.
l Do not disconnect the brake caliper hydraulic line.
l Secure the brake caliper assembly out of the way.
Fig. 9: Mark On Stud & On Rotor
10. Put a mark on the brake rotor next to the stud you marked in step 8.
11. Remove the brake rotor.
NOTE: Paper correction fluid from an office supply store can be used to mark
the wheel and stud.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the brake hydraulic
hose.
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12. Disconnect the left rear parking brake cable as follows:
a. Open the cable pin retainer (see Fig. 10).
Fig. 10: Pin Retainer Open & Closed
b. Remove the cable pin.
Fig. 11: Removing Cable Pin
c. From the back side of the left rear knuckle, remove the parking brake cable
mounting bolt.
d. Remove (pull out) the parking brake cable.
Fig. 12: Parking Brake Cable & Bolt
13. Remove the ABS wheel sensor and the sensor bracket.
Fig. 13: ABS Wheel Sensor & Bracket
Fig. 14: Parking Plate, Hub, Knuckle And Plastic Cover
14. Remove the four hub mounting bolts shown in Figure below.
Fig. 15: Identifying Four Hub Mounting Bolts
15. Remove the hub.
Fig. 16: Removing Hub
16. Remove the plastic cover.
Fig. 17: Removing Plastic Cover
17. Remove the two mounting bolts for the backing plate assembly shown in Figure 18.
Fig. 18: Identifying Mounting Bolts For Backing Plate Assembly
18. Remove the backing plate assembly with brake shoes attached.
Fig. 19: Identifying Backing Plate Assembly
19. Place a jack under the front sub-frame (see Fig. 20).
l This will help support and stabilize the vehicle while compressing the coil
spring in step 21.
Fig. 20: Compressing Coil Spring
20. Place another jack under the left rear lower link.
21. Raise the jack and compress the coil spring about 5 inches.
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Fig. 21: Left Rear Lower Link
22. Remove the knuckle mounting bolts and knuckle as follows (see Fig. 22 and Fig. 23)
A. Remove the lower shock mount bolt.
B. Remove nut and bolt for rear lower link.
l If the spring is compressed enough, the bolt will come out easily.
l Discard the nut. Use a new one for reassembly.
C. Slowly release the pressure on the spring (lower the jack) until the jack can
be removed.
D. Remove the nut and bolt for the radius arm.
l Discard the nut. Use a new one for reassembly.
E. Remove the nut and bolt for the front lower link.
l Discard the nut. Use a new one for reassembly.
Fig. 22: Identifying Front Lower Link, Nut And Bolt
F. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the upper ball joint.
l Discard the cotter pin. Use a new one for reassembly.
Fig. 23: Cotter Pin & Nut
Fig. 24: Rear Lower Link, Shock Absorber, Knuckle & Radius Arm
INSTALL NEW LEFT REAR KNUCKLE
23. Insert the ball seat into the new knuckle and then install knuckle on upper ball
joint.
Fig. 25: Ball Seat, Ball Joint & Knuckle
24. Start the ball joint nut and tighten by hand only.
Fig. 26: Ball Joint Nut
25. Install the following bolts and nuts for the knuckle supports in this order (see
Fig. 27):
A. Position the front lower link and install bolt. Install new nut snug, do not
torque.
B. Position the radius arm and install bolt. Install new nut snug, do not
torque.
CAUTION: Hold onto the knuckle in this step. It will come loose from the
upper ball joint easily.
NOTE: The ball seat may have stayed on the ball joint during disassembly, or it
may be in the old knuckle.
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C. Position the jack under the rear lower link and compress the spring.
D. Install the bolt for rear lower link (adjust the jack to align the bolt
holes). Install new nut snug, do not torque.
E. Position the lower shock mount to knuckle and install bolt.
F. Lower the jack and remove it from under the rear lower link.
26. Torque bolts/nuts to the following specifications (see Fig. 27):
A. Front lower link........93 N.m (9.48 kg-m, 69 ft.lb)
B. Radius arm.............93 N.m (9.48 kg-m, 69 ft.lb)
C. Rear lower link.........93 N.m (9.48 kg-m, 69 ft.lb)
D. Lower shock mount...90 N.m (9.17 kg-m, 66 ft.lb)
Fig. 27: Front Lower Link, Nut & Bolt
27. Torque the nut on the upper ball joint to 97.7 N.m (9.96 Kg-m, 72 ft.lb) and
install a new cotter pin (see Fig. 26 on page 13).
l New cotter pin is listed in the Parts Information.
28. Install backing plate assembly on the knuckle.
Fig. 28: Backing Plate Assembly
29. Install backing plate mounting nuts.
Torque to:
88.3 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft.lb)
Fig. 29: Mounting Bolts For Backing Plate Assembly
30. Install the plastic cover.
l Make sure the tab is in the slot.
Fig. 30: Installing Plastic Cover
31. Install the hub.
Fig. 31: Installing Hub
32. Install the four hub mounting bolts shown in Fig. 32.
Torque to:
88.3 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft.lb)
Fig. 32: Four Hub Mounting Bolts
33. Install the ABS wheel sensor and the sensor bracket.
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Torque mounting bolts to:
9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in.lb)
Fig. 33: ABS Wheel Sensor & Sensor Bracket
34. Install the left rear parking brake cable as follows:
a. Slide the cable in from the back side of the knuckle.
b. Install the cable pin (see Fig. 34).
c. Close the pin retainer (see Fig. 34).
Fig. 34: Pin Retainer Open, Cable Pin & Pin Retainer Closed
d. From the back side of the knuckle, install the parking brake cable mounting
bolt.
Torque to:
35 N.m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft.lb)
Fig. 35: Parking Brake Cable & Bolt
35. Install the brake rotor.
l Make sure to match the marks on the rotor and the stud.
36. Install the brake caliper.
Torque spec for caliper torque member mounting bolts:
84.3 N.m (8.6 kg-m, 62 ft.lb)
Fig. 36: Mark On Stud & On Rotor
37. Install the left rear wheel.
l Make sure to match the marks on the wheel and the stud.
l Use a "star" pattern when tightening wheel nuts (lug nuts).
l Tighten in 3 steps.
l Final wheel nut torque:
112.5 N.m (11.5 kg-m, 83 ft.lb)
Fig. 37: Mark On Stud & On Wheel
38. Remove jacks from under the vehicle and lower the vehicle.
39. Reposition the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
For foot operated parking brake
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Tighten (turn clockwise) the parking brake cable adjuster nut to its original
position.
(Or the length between the shaft end and the adjuster nut.)
Fig. 38: Parking Brake Adjustment Nut
For hand operated parking brake
Tighten (turn clockwise) the parking brake cable adjuster nut to its original
position.
Fig. 39: Lifting Parking Brake Handle
40. Perform rear wheel alignment using an approved and calibrated alignment machine.
PARTS INFORMATION
PART DESCRIPTION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Campaign (CM) line claim using the following claims coding:
"CM" I.D.: PC005
OP CODE DESCRIPTION
OR
OP CODE DESCRIPTION
NOTE: In step 3 on page 4 you should have written down the number of
threads that were showing before loosening the adjuster nut.
NOTE: In step 4 on STEPS 1 TO 4 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HAND
OPERATED PARKING BRAKE of you should have written down the
number of turns that were needed to loosen the adjuster nut.
DESCRIPTION PART #/PFP QUANTITY
Knuckle, Rear LH 43019 - JA000 1
Nut 40262 - JA000 3
Pin (Cotter Pin) 08921 - 3202A 1
DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT
Inspect Left Rear Knuckle Lot Code PC0050 0.2 hrs.
DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT
Inspect Left Rear Knuckle Lot Code, and Replace Left Rear Knuckle PC0051 1.8 hrs.
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OWNER'S LETTER
Dear Nissan Owner:
Nissan is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer
satisfaction. We believe that our current and future success depends on your continued
satisfaction with Nissan. With that in mind, we want to bring to your attention
important information regarding your 2009 Nissan Altima or Maxima vehicle.
REASON FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN
On some 2009 Altima and Maxima vehicles, the left hand rear suspension knuckle may not
be manufactured to specification, which may result in noise or vibration under certain
circumstances. Your vehicle continues to be safe to drive. Nissan is conducting this
service campaign to identify and replace those affected units.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
To assure your continued satisfaction and confidence in your Nissan vehicle, your
Nissan dealer will inspect and if necessary, replace the left hand rear suspension
knuckle free of charge for parts and labor.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Contact your Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an
appointment. This service, free for parts and labor, could take approximately two hours
to complete, but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of
time based upon the workshop schedule. To ensure the least inconvenience for you, it is
important that you have an appointment before bringing your vehicle to the Nissan
dealer for service. Please bring this notice with you when you keep your service
appointment. Instructions have been sent to your Nissan dealer.
If you have paid to have your left hand rear suspension knuckle replaced prior to this
campaign due to a noise or vibration complaint, you may be eligible for reimbursement
of the related expense. If the dealer fails, or is unable to complete the service free
of charge, you may contact the National Consumer Affairs Department, Nissan North
America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The toll free number is 1-800-
NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Thank you for providing us an opportunity to ensure on-going satisfaction with your
Nissan vehicle.
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SUSPENSION KNUCKLE
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): NTB09-031, Date of Issue: April 23, 2009
INTRODUCTION
On some 2009 Altima and Maxima vehicles, the left hand rear suspension knuckle may not
be manufactured to specification, which may result in noise or vibration under certain
circumstances. Although no safety issue is presented, Nissan is conducting this service
campaign to identify and replace those affected units. This service will be performed
at no cost for parts or labor.
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Nissan has assigned identification number PC005 to this campaign. This number must
appear on all communications and documentation of any nature dealing with this
campaign.
DEALER RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to inspect each vehicle falling within range of this campaign that enters
the service department, and if necessary, perform the indicated knuckle replacement.
This includes vehicles purchased from private parties or presented by transient
(tourist) owners and vehicles in a dealer's inventory.
REPAIR OVERVIEW
Fig. 1: Campaign ID Flow Chart
SERVICE PROCEDURE
INSPECT LEFT REAR KNUCKLE LOT CODE
1. Locate the left rear knuckle lot code.
l Lot code is located on the rear side of the left rear knuckle.
Fig. 2: Lot Code Location
NISSAN: 2009 Altima, Maxima
CAMPAIGN ID #: : PC005
NHTSA:
: 2009 Maxima (A35); Altima (L32, CL32 and L32HV) Sedan, Coupe, and
Hybrid
APPLIED
VEHICLES:
: 2009 Maxima (A35); 2009 Altima (L32, CL32 and L32HV) Sedan, Coupe,
and Hybrid
NOTE: Check Service COMM to confirm campaign eligibility.
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2. Determine if the knuckle needs to be replaced by comparing your lot code number to
the one below.
Fig. 3: Inspecting Lot Code
DO NOT REPLACE IF:
l Your lot code does not match the first 5 digits of the above lot code.
or
l You can only read some of the numbers, and any one of the numbers you can
read does not match the first 5 digits of the lot code above.
REPLACE ONLY IF:
l Your lot code matches the first 5 digits of the lot code above exactly.
or
l All of the first 5 digits of the lot code are not readable.
or
l You can read some of the numbers and all of the numbers you can read match
the first 5 digits of the lot code above.
REMOVE LEFT REAR KNUCKLE
1. Fully depress the parking brake pedal.
See next page if vehicle is equipped with a hand operated parking brake.
2. Look under the dash and locate the parking brake adjuster nut (see Fig. 4 and Fig.
5).
Fig. 4: Parking Brake
3. Count the number of threads showing on the end of the adjustment shaft.
(Or measure the length between the end of the shaft and the adjustment nut.)
l Write down/record the number of threads you counted.
Number of threads________
Fig. 5: Parking Brake Adjustment Nut
l This number will be needed during reassembly.
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4. Loosen the parking brake adjustment nut without completely removing it.
l Leave 3 to 4 threads showing.
Fig. 6: Parking Brake Adjustment Nut & Threads
STEPS 1 TO 4 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HAND OPERATED PARKING BRAKE
1. Lift the parking brake handle to expose the hole for the adjustment nut.
2. Make sure to count the number of turns in the next step.
3. Loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut; don't completely remove it.
Fig. 7: Lifting Parking Brake Handle
l Use a 10 mm deep socket to loosen (turn counterclockwise).
l Count the number of turns.
l Leave the nut on the shaft with 3 to 4 threads showing.
4. Write down/record the number of turns you counted.
Number of turns________
l This number will be needed during reassembly.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Raise the vehicle.
l Make sure the parking brake is released.
7. Remove the left rear wheel nuts (lug nuts), do not remove the wheel.
8. Before removing the wheel:
a. Put a mark on one wheel stud.
b. Put a mark on the wheel next the marked stud.
Fig. 8: Mark On Stud & On Wheel
9. Remove the brake caliper assembly.
l Do not disconnect the brake caliper hydraulic line.
l Secure the brake caliper assembly out of the way.
Fig. 9: Mark On Stud & On Rotor
10. Put a mark on the brake rotor next to the stud you marked in step 8.
11. Remove the brake rotor.
NOTE: Paper correction fluid from an office supply store can be used to mark
the wheel and stud.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang by the brake hydraulic
hose.
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12. Disconnect the left rear parking brake cable as follows:
a. Open the cable pin retainer (see Fig. 10).
Fig. 10: Pin Retainer Open & Closed
b. Remove the cable pin.
Fig. 11: Removing Cable Pin
c. From the back side of the left rear knuckle, remove the parking brake cable
mounting bolt.
d. Remove (pull out) the parking brake cable.
Fig. 12: Parking Brake Cable & Bolt
13. Remove the ABS wheel sensor and the sensor bracket.
Fig. 13: ABS Wheel Sensor & Bracket
Fig. 14: Parking Plate, Hub, Knuckle And Plastic Cover
14. Remove the four hub mounting bolts shown in Figure below.
Fig. 15: Identifying Four Hub Mounting Bolts
15. Remove the hub.
Fig. 16: Removing Hub
16. Remove the plastic cover.
Fig. 17: Removing Plastic Cover
17. Remove the two mounting bolts for the backing plate assembly shown in Figure 18.
Fig. 18: Identifying Mounting Bolts For Backing Plate Assembly
18. Remove the backing plate assembly with brake shoes attached.
Fig. 19: Identifying Backing Plate Assembly
19. Place a jack under the front sub-frame (see Fig. 20).
l This will help support and stabilize the vehicle while compressing the coil
spring in step 21.
Fig. 20: Compressing Coil Spring
20. Place another jack under the left rear lower link.
21. Raise the jack and compress the coil spring about 5 inches.
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Fig. 21: Left Rear Lower Link
22. Remove the knuckle mounting bolts and knuckle as follows (see Fig. 22 and Fig. 23)
A. Remove the lower shock mount bolt.
B. Remove nut and bolt for rear lower link.
l If the spring is compressed enough, the bolt will come out easily.
l Discard the nut. Use a new one for reassembly.
C. Slowly release the pressure on the spring (lower the jack) until the jack can
be removed.
D. Remove the nut and bolt for the radius arm.
l Discard the nut. Use a new one for reassembly.
E. Remove the nut and bolt for the front lower link.
l Discard the nut. Use a new one for reassembly.
Fig. 22: Identifying Front Lower Link, Nut And Bolt
F. Remove the cotter pin and nut from the upper ball joint.
l Discard the cotter pin. Use a new one for reassembly.
Fig. 23: Cotter Pin & Nut
Fig. 24: Rear Lower Link, Shock Absorber, Knuckle & Radius Arm
INSTALL NEW LEFT REAR KNUCKLE
23. Insert the ball seat into the new knuckle and then install knuckle on upper ball
joint.
Fig. 25: Ball Seat, Ball Joint & Knuckle
24. Start the ball joint nut and tighten by hand only.
Fig. 26: Ball Joint Nut
25. Install the following bolts and nuts for the knuckle supports in this order (see
Fig. 27):
A. Position the front lower link and install bolt. Install new nut snug, do not
torque.
B. Position the radius arm and install bolt. Install new nut snug, do not
torque.
CAUTION: Hold onto the knuckle in this step. It will come loose from the
upper ball joint easily.
NOTE: The ball seat may have stayed on the ball joint during disassembly, or it
may be in the old knuckle.
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C. Position the jack under the rear lower link and compress the spring.
D. Install the bolt for rear lower link (adjust the jack to align the bolt
holes). Install new nut snug, do not torque.
E. Position the lower shock mount to knuckle and install bolt.
F. Lower the jack and remove it from under the rear lower link.
26. Torque bolts/nuts to the following specifications (see Fig. 27):
A. Front lower link........93 N.m (9.48 kg-m, 69 ft.lb)
B. Radius arm.............93 N.m (9.48 kg-m, 69 ft.lb)
C. Rear lower link.........93 N.m (9.48 kg-m, 69 ft.lb)
D. Lower shock mount...90 N.m (9.17 kg-m, 66 ft.lb)
Fig. 27: Front Lower Link, Nut & Bolt
27. Torque the nut on the upper ball joint to 97.7 N.m (9.96 Kg-m, 72 ft.lb) and
install a new cotter pin (see Fig. 26 on page 13).
l New cotter pin is listed in the Parts Information.
28. Install backing plate assembly on the knuckle.
Fig. 28: Backing Plate Assembly
29. Install backing plate mounting nuts.
Torque to:
88.3 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft.lb)
Fig. 29: Mounting Bolts For Backing Plate Assembly
30. Install the plastic cover.
l Make sure the tab is in the slot.
Fig. 30: Installing Plastic Cover
31. Install the hub.
Fig. 31: Installing Hub
32. Install the four hub mounting bolts shown in Fig. 32.
Torque to:
88.3 N.m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft.lb)
Fig. 32: Four Hub Mounting Bolts
33. Install the ABS wheel sensor and the sensor bracket.
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Torque mounting bolts to:
9.0 N.m (0.92 kg-m, 80 in.lb)
Fig. 33: ABS Wheel Sensor & Sensor Bracket
34. Install the left rear parking brake cable as follows:
a. Slide the cable in from the back side of the knuckle.
b. Install the cable pin (see Fig. 34).
c. Close the pin retainer (see Fig. 34).
Fig. 34: Pin Retainer Open, Cable Pin & Pin Retainer Closed
d. From the back side of the knuckle, install the parking brake cable mounting
bolt.
Torque to:
35 N.m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft.lb)
Fig. 35: Parking Brake Cable & Bolt
35. Install the brake rotor.
l Make sure to match the marks on the rotor and the stud.
36. Install the brake caliper.
Torque spec for caliper torque member mounting bolts:
84.3 N.m (8.6 kg-m, 62 ft.lb)
Fig. 36: Mark On Stud & On Rotor
37. Install the left rear wheel.
l Make sure to match the marks on the wheel and the stud.
l Use a "star" pattern when tightening wheel nuts (lug nuts).
l Tighten in 3 steps.
l Final wheel nut torque:
112.5 N.m (11.5 kg-m, 83 ft.lb)
Fig. 37: Mark On Stud & On Wheel
38. Remove jacks from under the vehicle and lower the vehicle.
39. Reposition the parking brake cable adjustment nut.
For foot operated parking brake
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Tighten (turn clockwise) the parking brake cable adjuster nut to its original
position.
(Or the length between the shaft end and the adjuster nut.)
Fig. 38: Parking Brake Adjustment Nut
For hand operated parking brake
Tighten (turn clockwise) the parking brake cable adjuster nut to its original
position.
Fig. 39: Lifting Parking Brake Handle
40. Perform rear wheel alignment using an approved and calibrated alignment machine.
PARTS INFORMATION
PART DESCRIPTION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Campaign (CM) line claim using the following claims coding:
"CM" I.D.: PC005
OP CODE DESCRIPTION
OR
OP CODE DESCRIPTION
NOTE: In step 3 on page 4 you should have written down the number of
threads that were showing before loosening the adjuster nut.
NOTE: In step 4 on STEPS 1 TO 4 FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HAND
OPERATED PARKING BRAKE of you should have written down the
number of turns that were needed to loosen the adjuster nut.
DESCRIPTION PART #/PFP QUANTITY
Knuckle, Rear LH 43019 - JA000 1
Nut 40262 - JA000 3
Pin (Cotter Pin) 08921 - 3202A 1
DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT
Inspect Left Rear Knuckle Lot Code PC0050 0.2 hrs.
DESCRIPTION OP CODE FRT
Inspect Left Rear Knuckle Lot Code, and Replace Left Rear Knuckle PC0051 1.8 hrs.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA AND MAXIMA LEFT REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
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OWNER'S LETTER
Dear Nissan Owner:
Nissan is committed to providing the highest levels of product quality and customer
satisfaction. We believe that our current and future success depends on your continued
satisfaction with Nissan. With that in mind, we want to bring to your attention
important information regarding your 2009 Nissan Altima or Maxima vehicle.
REASON FOR SERVICE CAMPAIGN
On some 2009 Altima and Maxima vehicles, the left hand rear suspension knuckle may not
be manufactured to specification, which may result in noise or vibration under certain
circumstances. Your vehicle continues to be safe to drive. Nissan is conducting this
service campaign to identify and replace those affected units.
WHAT NISSAN WILL DO
To assure your continued satisfaction and confidence in your Nissan vehicle, your
Nissan dealer will inspect and if necessary, replace the left hand rear suspension
knuckle free of charge for parts and labor.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Contact your Nissan dealer at your earliest convenience in order to arrange an
appointment. This service, free for parts and labor, could take approximately two hours
to complete, but your Nissan dealer may require your vehicle for a longer period of
time based upon the workshop schedule. To ensure the least inconvenience for you, it is
important that you have an appointment before bringing your vehicle to the Nissan
dealer for service. Please bring this notice with you when you keep your service
appointment. Instructions have been sent to your Nissan dealer.
If you have paid to have your left hand rear suspension knuckle replaced prior to this
campaign due to a noise or vibration complaint, you may be eligible for reimbursement
of the related expense. If the dealer fails, or is unable to complete the service free
of charge, you may contact the National Consumer Affairs Department, Nissan North
America, Inc., P.O. Box 685003, Franklin, TN 37068-5003. The toll free number is 1-800-
NISSAN1 (1-800-647-7261).
Thank you for providing us an opportunity to ensure on-going satisfaction with your
Nissan vehicle.
2009 Nissan Maxima S
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA AND MAXIMA LEFT REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLE
SERVICE CAMPAIGN BULLETIN
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