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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-09-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
Posted By jackman

I did reuse it, but it's a flange nut, not a...

I did reuse it, but it's a flange nut, not a castle nut. I mentioned this in another thread.
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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-23-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By jackman

Me too, but as I posted in a different thread, I...

Me too, but as I posted in a different thread, I don't have one. It was missing from the new control arm. Luckily, the threads were the same, so I was able to reuse the factory nut. Honestly though,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-22-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By jackman

The OEM part is not a castle nut. It's a flare...

The OEM part is not a castle nut. It's a flare nut.

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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-21-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By jackman

That's not safe. The ball joint nut must be...

That's not safe. The ball joint nut must be properly torqued. And on mine, it's not even a castle nut. The cotter pin rides above the nut - like the axle nut - not through it. Greasing the nut and...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-21-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By jackman

Replacing only the axle is much easier than doing...

Replacing only the axle is much easier than doing the axle AND the control arm. I did the axle on this same side of the car about four years ago. Like you say, it's not necessary to drop the control...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-21-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By jackman

Well, I got this done, but crawling around under...

Well, I got this done, but crawling around under the car working on so many bolts torqued well over 100 ft-lbs really beat me up. Also, there's no room for a socket on the 27mm nut in the automatic...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-18-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By jackman

Right. Thanks for nothing.

Right. Thanks for nothing.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-17-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,566
Posted By jackman

Steps for Replacing the Lower Control Arm and CV Axle

It would be a big help if someone could review this and let me know if you see anything wrong. I need to replace the left side arm and the axle at the same time. Here are the steps as I understand...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-17-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
Posted By jackman

OK, I partially disassemble the left side this...

OK, I partially disassemble the left side this afternoon. The original factory ball joint nut is the same thread as the MOOG replacement: M14-1.5. The original requires a 19mm socket, whereas the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-16-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
Posted By jackman

The load on the nut is created from the...

The load on the nut is created from the tightening torque. In this application, it's spec'd at almost 90 ft-lbs, which is a lot of torque for a size M14. The risk is not just that the nut might...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-16-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
Posted By jackman

I know, and I thought about that prior to...

I know, and I thought about that prior to ordering. It's extra time and work though, and I didn't mind spending more to get the job done more quickly and easily. Pull the old ones off, put the new...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-16-2020, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
Posted By jackman

Yep, I should have bought cheaper arms. Really,...

Yep, I should have bought cheaper arms. Really, what's the difference if they're all Chinese anyway?

Grade 8 hardware has a tensile strength of about 150,000 psi. Most of the stainless on the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-16-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
Posted By jackman

I ordered both front control arms from Rock Auto....

I ordered both front control arms from Rock Auto. They're MOOG high end "CK" type, The left arm arrived without the nut and cotter pin. Rock Auto said they couldn't supply the missing hardware, so I...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-15-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By jackman

Are you certain there's no spark? That sounds...

Are you certain there's no spark? That sounds like it might have a bad fuel pump.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-15-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By jackman

The Mitsubishi logo on that part does not mean it...

The Mitsubishi logo on that part does not mean it was manufactured for Mitsubishi automobiles. Mitsubishi has many divisions, including optical devices, electronics, industrial machinery, ships and...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-15-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,409
Posted By jackman

Ball Joint Nut

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know the size of the original ball joint nut on a 2000? I have a replacement aftermarket control arm that's missing this part. I know the size that was...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-09-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By jackman

Before you do that, at least pull the plug in...

Before you do that, at least pull the plug in that cylinder and inspect the piston crown. The mechanic who claims there's no compression should have done that already.
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
10-08-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By jackman

It's pretty difficult to achieve zero...

It's pretty difficult to achieve zero compression. Either the #5 piston isn't moving or it's got a giant hole in the top. Take it back to the first mechanic and ask him what's happened to the motor.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-08-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 717
Posted By jackman

Chinese Parts

I realize a lot of people don't care where their parts are made, but I spend a lot of money every year to avoid buying Chinese junk. It's not always possible, sometimes there's no Western-made...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-05-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,466
Posted By jackman

Thanks! I ordered new Moog control arms from Rock...

Thanks! I ordered new Moog control arms from Rock Auto yesterday, but have decided to buy the Import Direct passenger side axle from O'Reilly. This appears to be the Suretrak/Trakmotive axle sold by...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-01-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,466
Posted By jackman

Guapoman2000, are you still monitoring this...

Guapoman2000, are you still monitoring this thread? I'm just wondering about the axles you ended up with. I take it the right side is one of the two you purchased from A1 Auto, and the left was...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-26-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,628
Posted By jackman

Raxles doesn't make a stock replacement, do they?...

Raxles doesn't make a stock replacement, do they? I seem to remember looking into that a couple years ago.

Jack
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-26-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,628
Posted By jackman

The left axle on mine needed a new boot a couple...

The left axle on mine needed a new boot a couple years ago. Everything on the aftermarket was Chinese, and every brand had lots of complaints about noise, vibration, breakage, etc. I decided to...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-25-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,127
Posted By jackman

Brake Pedal Stopper

The cruise control stopped working on my 2000 Maxima nearly a year ago. Then, yesterday, the battery died because something failed and the brake lights were constantly on. As it turns out, both these...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-14-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,172
Posted By jackman

Is this precat issue something that happens with...

Is this precat issue something that happens with age, or with mileage? My 2000 GLE has about 50K miles. Should I be worried?

About the 2003, have you seen what happens to modern gas with ethanol...
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