Maxima 4 (1994-1999)

Suspension and steering specifications (Nissan Maxima A32)

Front suspension
Type	Independent, MacPherson type
Color coding of coil springs
Models with manual transmission
Right side	Red x Orange x Orange
Left side	Red x Green x Green
Models with AT
Right side	Red x Green x Green
Left side	Green x Purple x Purple
Rod diameter of helical springs of rack assemblies, mm	13.4÷13.7
Outer diameter of spring coils, mm	160
Free length of spring, mm	398÷418
Coil spring stiffness, kgf/mm	2.0
Shock absorber piston rod diameter, mm	22
Piston diameter, mm	32
Damping force of the shock absorber (at 0.3 m/s), kgf
Stretching	93.2
Compression	27.5÷43.2
Maximum permissible axial clearance of wheel bearing, mm	0.05
Anti-roll bar diameter, mm	31.8
Color marking of the stabilizer bar	Red
Lower ball joint torque, Nm	0.49÷3.43
Permissible vertical clearance of the lower ball joint, mm	0
Type of CV joints
Internal	DS90
External	ZF100
CV joint diameter, mm	28
Type of CV joint lubrication	Nissan branded lubricant
Amount of grease per joint, g
Inner CV joint	160 ÷180
Outer CV joint	205÷225
Rear suspension
Type	Multi-link rear beam
Color coding of coil springs
Right side	Yellow x Gray x Green
Left side	Blue x Gray x Green
Rod diameter of helical springs of rack assemblies, mm	12.1
Outer diameter of spring coils, mm	91.1÷100.7
Free length of spring, mm	300
Shock absorber piston rod diameter, mm	12.5
Damping force of the shock absorber (at 0.3 m/s), kgf
Stretching	93.2
Compression	53.9
Maximum permissible axial clearance of wheel bearing, mm	0.05
Steering
Type	Rack and pinion with hydraulic booster and variable boost value depending on vehicle speed
Steering type
Models
since 1993 and 1994.	PR26SC with hydraulic booster
since 1995.	PR26AC/PR26AE with hydraulic booster
Gear ratio
PR26SC	1: 18.7
PR26AC/PR26AE	1: 18.1
Number of steering wheel turns (from stop to stop)
PR26SC	3.2
PR26AC/PR26AE	3.1
Maximum permissible axial play of the steering wheel (all models), mm	0
Maximum permissible radial play of the steering wheel (all models), mm	35
Steering column length "L", mm
Steering column length (pR26SC models): Steering column length (models PR26AC/PR26AE):
PR26SC	581.0÷582.8
PR26AC/PR26AE	525.9÷528.1
Hydraulic fluid type PAS	See Chapter Settings and ongoing maintenance
Standard length of steering rod (L), mm	202.7
*l = 172 mm - measurement point:
Steering rack stroke "S", mm	70.5
Tightening forces of threaded connections	Nm
Front suspension
Nuts securing the ball joint to the control arm (models produced in 1993 and 1994.)	76÷109
Ball joint to steering knuckle mounting nut
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	71÷86
Models since 1995.	62÷76
Suspension control arm
Axle bolt nut
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	88÷118
Models since 1995.	118÷147
Bolts for fastening the clamp/gusset/pin of the rear hub (models produced in 1993 and 1994.)	118÷147
Bushing pin bolts (models since 1995.)	118÷147
Rear Hub Clamp Bolts (models since 1995.)	118÷147
Anti-roll bar
Nut securing the strut to the stabilizer bar
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	41÷51
Models since 1995.	16÷22
Nut securing stabilizer bar to suspension control arm
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	16÷22
Models since 1995.	41÷47
Anti-roll bar mounting clamp bolts
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	31÷42
Models since 1995.	49÷59
Rackmount assemblies
Bolts/nuts for fastening the strut to the steering knuckle
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	157÷167
Models since 1995.	140÷159
Upper strut support nuts	39÷54
Shock absorber piston rod nut
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	59÷78
Models since 1995.	59÷88
Rear suspension
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.
Brake shield to hub assembly mounting bolts (models with drum brakes on the rear wheels)	38÷52
Disc brake splash shield mounting bolts	38÷52
Hub and wheel bearing assembly fastening nut	186÷255
Rear suspension arms
Transverse levers
Nuts securing the transverse arm to the cross beam	88÷118
Nuts securing the wishbone to the hub assembly	88÷118
Bolts/nuts for securing both ends of the trailing arm	88÷118
Longitudinal bracket mounting bolts lever to suspension strut	59÷78
Anti-roll bar
Stabilizer bushing clamp nuts	31÷42
Nuts for fastening the stabilizer bar to the chassis	41÷47
Bolts for fastening the stabilizer bar to the suspension trailing arm bracket	59÷78
Rackmount assemblies
Upper mounting nuts	42÷54
Shock absorber piston rod nut	59÷78
Models since 1995.
Rackmount assembly
Piston rod nut	18÷24
Upper shock absorber support nuts
Models from 1995 to 1998.	16÷19
Models produced in 1999.	16÷22
Lower shock absorber support nut/bolt
Models from 1995 to 1998.	98÷118
Models produced in 1999.	108÷127
Transverse reaction rod and control rod
Nut securing the reaction rod to the rear axle assembly	98÷118
Bolt/nut for fastening the reaction rod to the chassis	98÷118
Bolt/nut for fastening the control rod to the reaction rod
Models from 1995 to 1998.	59÷78
Models produced in 1999.	79÷98
Control rod to rear axle assembly mounting nut	98÷118
Bolt/nut securing the trailing arm to the chassis
Models from 1995 to 1998.	98÷118
Models produced in 1999.	108÷127
Disc brake splash shield mounting bolts	22÷29
Hub and wheel bearing assembly fastening nut	186÷255
Steering
Airbag module mounting bolts (with TORX type heads)	15÷25
Steering gear support bracket mounting bolts and nuts	73÷97
Steering shaft universal joint tie bolt	24÷29
Steering wheel mounting nut
Models from 1995 to 1998.	29÷39
Models produced in 1999.	33÷39
Steering tie rod end to steering knuckle mounting nut
Models produced in 1993 and 1994.	29÷39
Models produced in 1995 and 1996.	63÷73
Models from 1997 to 1999.	29÷39
Hollow bolt of the nipple connector for fastening the pressure hydraulic line to the steering pump	69
d-1 Upper support strut mounting nut (39÷54 Nm) d-2 Shock absorber piston rod nut (59÷78 Nm) d-3 Nut for clamp of anti-roll bar fastening (31÷42 Nm) d-4 Clamp fastening bolt (31÷42 Nm) d-5 Nut for fastening the stabilizer bar to the rod (41÷47 Nm) d-6 Bolts (118÷147 Nm) d-7 Nut (88÷118 Nm) d-8 Nut (16÷22 Nm) d-9 Nut (157÷167 Nm) d-10 Bolt (54÷72 Nm) d-11 Bolt (118÷147 Nm) d-12 Ball joint crown nut (71÷86 Nm) d-13 Nut (76 ÷109 Nm) d-14 Hub hook (235÷314 Nm)