G35 Compression Rods are Total Crap
#212
Is it the actual compression rods that wear out or the bushings? I'm just wondering whether I should replace the bushings or the entire compression rod
#216
Are replacement bushings the new design? Or the existing?
IIRC, the new comp rods are a new design....at least the bushings. Just wondering if the redesigned bushings required a new design to the arm?
My dealer only replaced ONE compression rod. They didn't do the pair. I drove this AM and the other original one creaked very faintly so i know i'll need to get the other one done now.
Oh well, my warranty is up Feb of 2010, so i have time. I'll wait til something else goes and bring it in for the other rod. I like driving the loaner cars
IIRC, the new comp rods are a new design....at least the bushings. Just wondering if the redesigned bushings required a new design to the arm?
My dealer only replaced ONE compression rod. They didn't do the pair. I drove this AM and the other original one creaked very faintly so i know i'll need to get the other one done now.
Oh well, my warranty is up Feb of 2010, so i have time. I'll wait til something else goes and bring it in for the other rod. I like driving the loaner cars
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I've read the service manual but still don't feel comfortable with the instructions specifically removing the compression rod from the steering knuckle with a "ball joint remover".
#218
Here are the parts from my recent replacement
Keep in mind this is driver's side and for an AWD G35. I guess the RWD models use AC70F.
Compression Rod: FRO-54469-AC71F
Bolt-stopper: 40038-AQ301
Another thing to note, the new arm is painted black. The original is bare aluminum.
Keep in mind this is driver's side and for an AWD G35. I guess the RWD models use AC70F.
Compression Rod: FRO-54469-AC71F
Bolt-stopper: 40038-AQ301
Another thing to note, the new arm is painted black. The original is bare aluminum.
Last edited by Mustang5L5; 04-16-2009 at 07:44 PM.
#219
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The TSB states:
Check the taper part of the ball joint. If the taper part is damaged or scratched, the compression rod assy. will have to be replaced.
I am experiencing a lot of road vibration/noise in the front of my G on the highway. Would the compression rods be causing this? Or is it just when going slowly over bumps? Because I do hear creaking, but wonder if I have another problem as well.
#220
I have a similair issue, I don't know whether to buy just the bushings or an entire compression rod.
It's basically a tuning fork type of tool that you hammer into the joint causing it come loose. Should be very easy, if it is anything like a tie rod (I've done those before).
The TSB states:
I am worried once I remove the compression rod I will notice both bushings are worn so it would be pointless to buy just the single bushing called for in the TSB. Has anyone ever had this issue? I guess when it gets warmer I will remove them and inspect to see if I should replace the whole compression rod assembly.
I am experiencing a lot of road vibration/noise in the front of my G on the highway. Would the compression rods be causing this? Or is it just when going slowly over bumps? Because I do hear creaking, but wonder if I have another problem as well.
The TSB states:
I am worried once I remove the compression rod I will notice both bushings are worn so it would be pointless to buy just the single bushing called for in the TSB. Has anyone ever had this issue? I guess when it gets warmer I will remove them and inspect to see if I should replace the whole compression rod assembly.
I am experiencing a lot of road vibration/noise in the front of my G on the highway. Would the compression rods be causing this? Or is it just when going slowly over bumps? Because I do hear creaking, but wonder if I have another problem as well.
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I took my car to Nissan last week for some small electrical work and was also hoping to get my driver's side compression rod bushing and/or rod replaced due to the creaking. I gave them the TSB # and they took a look. The tech told me that there was no damage to the bushing and the invoice says "Needs to happen more than once." Oh you mean like, every time I take a right hand turn, go over speed bumps, change direction quickly etc?? Riiiight.
Anyways, the noise is getting worse and I'm going to check out the bushing when I swap my springs this weekend or next. Will I be able to adequately check the bushing for a tear without removing the rod itself? i.e is most/all of the bushing visible while on the car?
Anyways, the noise is getting worse and I'm going to check out the bushing when I swap my springs this weekend or next. Will I be able to adequately check the bushing for a tear without removing the rod itself? i.e is most/all of the bushing visible while on the car?
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