Spindle knuckle compatibility

Tiny
FRANCINEG13
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  • 2008 NISSAN QUEST
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I have a 1998 Nissan Quest XE

The broken Spindle knuckle from it has a Turn Limiter bolt.

The one I got from the junk yard is from a 1998 Nissan Quest GXE and has a sensor (no bolt).

Does that mean they're not compatible?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 AT 11:57 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

I attached the part number for the knuckle for both sides. They are the same part number.

Do you mean it has a ABS sensor on it?

I attached the procedure and some pictures for you below.

Roy

COMPONENTS

CAUTION: Before removing front axle assembly, disconnect ABS wheel sensor from assembly. Move it from front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in damage to sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.

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2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor. Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper.

CAUTION:
Suspend brake caliper with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or caliper piston will pop out. Also, make sure brake hose is not twisted.

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3. Install stud nut on stud bolt with castellated side facing up to prevent damage to stud bolt and separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool.

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4. Remove strut lower mounting bolts.

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5. Remove cotter pin and nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle.
6. Strike knuckle with a hammer and pull transverse link to separate lower ball joint from knuckle.

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7. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller.

CAUTION: When removing drive shaft, cover boots with a shop towel to prevent damage to them.

8. Remove knuckle with wheel hub.

INSTALLATION
1. Install knuckle with wheel hub.
2. Replace strut lower mounting nuts.
3. When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts and tighten nuts.

Tightening torque: 127 - 147 Nm (94 - 108 ft. Lbs.).
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Thursday, March 18th, 2021 AT 1:56 AM
Tiny
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Can I replace a spindle knuckle for a Nissan Quest XE with a spindle Knuckle from a Nissan quest GXE?

GXE has a Speed Sensor

My XE does not.

Will that pose a problem?
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Friday, March 19th, 2021 AT 12:01 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good morning,

I believe I already answered this question that they were both the same part number and would swap.

Can you upload a picture of the replacement as well as the one from the car?

Roy
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