How do you properly remove and reinstall the Axle Beam and Lateral Link on Nissan Maxima?

Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jack stands before removing the wheels. For vehicles equipped with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), remove the rear wheel speed sensors and detach the speed sensor wiring harness by removing the clamp bracket bolt. Disconnect the parking brake cables, then remove the brake calipers and brake discs, hanging the calipers with lengths of wire from the coil springs. If replacing the axle assembly, remove the rear hub and wheel bearing assemblies. Place a floor jack underneath the center of the rear axle assembly, ensuring it doesn't contact the lateral link, and raise the jack just enough to support the axle assembly; if two floor jacks are available, place one at each end of the axle beam. Unbolt the lower ends of the shock absorbers from the axle, then disconnect the lateral link from the chassis by removing the nut and bolt. Remove the pivot bolts for the trailing arms, and with assistance to balance the axle assembly, carefully lower the axle/lateral link assembly on the jack. Check the condition of the lateral link, control rod, and trailing arm bushings, replacing any that are deteriorated. The lateral link and control rod can be removed from the axle beam by removing the fasteners and sliding the assembly off the pin on the axle; during reassembly, ensure the arrow on the lateral link points up and that the control rod bushing with the smaller diameter hole is connected to the lateral link. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring all suspension fasteners are tightened to the specified torque. The lateral link and shock absorber fasteners should be tightened with the suspension at normal ride height, which can be simulated by raising the rear suspension with a floor jack, while the trailing arm pivot bolts should be tightened with the rear suspension in the unloaded position. Finally, tighten the brake fasteners to the specified torque, install the wheels and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

Genuine Nissan Maxima Lateral Link

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- Other Name: Link Complete-Lower,Rear Suspension Front; Lateral Arm, Track Bar
- Position: Front Rear Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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- Other Name: Link
- Replaces: 55120-0M001, 55120-0M000
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Link Complete-Rear Suspension Lower, Front
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- Other Name: Link Complete-Lower,Rear Suspension Front; Front Arm, Lateral Arm, Track Bar
- Position: Front Rear Lower
- Replaces: 551A0-8J000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima | SE, SL | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Link Complete-Lateral
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- Replaced by: 55130-2J010
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- 1995-1997 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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- Other Name: Lateral Arm, Lateral Link
- Replaces: 55130-2Y610, 55130-2Y620
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ30DE, VQ35DE
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- Replaced by: 55130-2Y010
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- 2002-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXEL, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 55130-2Y010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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- Other Name: Lateral Link, Lateral Rod
- Replaces: 55130-0M000, 55130-2J000, 55130-31U00
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Link COMPL-Lower,Rear Suspension RH
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- Other Name: Lateral Arm, Rear Link Assembly, Track Bar
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 551A0-9HS0A, 551A0-3TA0A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima | 40th Anniversary Edition, Platinum, Platinum Reserve, S, SL, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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- Other Name: Link
- Replaces: 55120-2Y610
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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- 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ30DE, VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Link Compl-Lower,Rear Suspension LH
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- Other Name: Lateral Arm, Rear Link Assembly, Track Bar
- Position: Driver side
- Replaces: 551A1-9HS0A, 551A1-3TA0A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima | 40th Anniversary Edition, Platinum, Platinum Reserve, S, SL, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 55130-2J010
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Rod Comp Radius
Part Number: 55019-D0101
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- Other Name: Link Complete-Lower,Rear Suspension RH; Control Arm, Lower Link, Parallel Link, Radius Rod
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 55019-D0100, 55110-D4000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1988 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Link-Parallel Rear Suspension Front
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- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1994 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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- 1996-1999 Nissan Maxima | SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Link Rear Suspension Front
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Nissan Maxima Lateral Link

The Lateral Link of Nissan Maxima is essential for the vehicle at large and it has a great role of boosting up the dependability of this particular car. Responsible for maintaining overall support for the rear axle and wheels, the Lateral Link plays a major function to ensure the proper alignment of the wheel's hub in order to maintain the stability of the car during sideward movement as it is observed in Nissan Maxima. This stability comes handy especially during cornering while other dynamic maneuvers, making the Nissan Maxima the fine car it is known to be. Applicable on different models in the Maxima line over generations, the Lateral Link proves to have a standard construction and is an effective component that serves to make the vehicle more stable; hence, increasing efficiency and safety. The Nissan Maxima another brand in the market identified as Nissan's flagship sedan reportedly is one of the largest sports luxury cars intended for the North American market the Lateral Link contributes to this conception. For instance, although the Maxima has a very sporty design, and a beefy 3.5L V6 engine, it is backed by the Lateral Link, which asserts performance. The specific versions, including the so-called 40 th Anniversary model, perfectly reveal the perspectives of the Maxima at the car market. In general, the Lateral Link can be considered not only the necessary part of the car but also the part that contributes to the vehicles' history of reliability, performance, and safeness, adding to the name of the Nissan Maxima.

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Nissan Maxima Lateral Link Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How do you properly remove and reinstall the Axle Beam and Lateral Link on Nissan Maxima?
A: Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jack stands before removing the wheels. For vehicles equipped with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), remove the rear wheel speed sensors and detach the speed sensor wiring harness by removing the clamp bracket bolt. Disconnect the parking brake cables, then remove the brake calipers and brake discs, hanging the calipers with lengths of wire from the coil springs. If replacing the axle assembly, remove the rear hub and wheel bearing assemblies. Place a floor jack underneath the center of the rear axle assembly, ensuring it doesn't contact the lateral link, and raise the jack just enough to support the axle assembly; if two floor jacks are available, place one at each end of the axle beam. Unbolt the lower ends of the Shock Absorbers from the axle, then disconnect the lateral link from the chassis by removing the nut and bolt. Remove the pivot bolts for the Trailing Arms, and with assistance to balance the axle assembly, carefully lower the axle/lateral link assembly on the jack. Check the condition of the lateral link, control rod, and trailing arm bushings, replacing any that are deteriorated. The lateral link and control rod can be removed from the axle beam by removing the fasteners and sliding the assembly off the pin on the axle; during reassembly, ensure the arrow on the lateral link points up and that the control rod bushing with the smaller diameter hole is connected to the lateral link. Installation follows the reverse order of removal, ensuring all suspension fasteners are tightened to the specified torque. The lateral link and shock absorber fasteners should be tightened with the suspension at normal ride height, which can be simulated by raising the rear suspension with a floor jack, while the trailing arm pivot bolts should be tightened with the rear suspension in the unloaded position. Finally, tighten the brake fasteners to the specified torque, install the wheels and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.