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Classification: Reference: Date:
FA03-001 NTB03-046 April 25, 2003
2003 350Z; STEERING DRIFT TO THE RIGHT
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2003 350Z (Z33)

IF YOU CONFIRM:
The vehicle has a tendency for a constant drift to the right on a straight, flat road at highway speeds.

NOTE: A vehicle is said to drift, if
• The vehicle completes a lane change in less than 7 seconds and
• with no steering correction from the driver and
• when driving at 60 mph and
• all four wheels must pass into the other lane during this time (7 seconds) and
• while driving on a crown-sloped road of less than 1 percent.

ACTIONS:
• Verify the incident drift as described above.
• Install the right front suspension compression rod from the Parts Information section of this bulletin.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure (starting on page 2, below) as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.

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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION PART # QUANTITY
ROD—COMPL COMPR, FR SUSP RH 54468-CD084 1
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT
RPL Compression Rod – One Side 54468-CD084 MC70AA CA 32 0.8 hrs

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the incident as described in the IF YOU CONFIRM section on page 1 of this bulletin.
2. Remove the right front compression rod. Refer to the FSU section of the 2003 350Z Electronic Service Manual for details.
3. Remove the tapered (cone shape) sleeve from the spindle side of the compression rod end. See figure 1.
4. Place the tapered sleeve onto the new compression rod from the Parts Information section of this bulletin.
5. Install the new compression rod with tapered sleeve fitting onto the vehicle.
6. Verify the incident as described in the IF YOU CONFIRM section on page 1 of this bulletin is no longer present. Compression rod end, spindle side, with tapered sleeve Tapered sleeve

 

I got this TSB performed. It did nothing. If anything, it made my steering worse, and it isn't even centered now. Dealer was cool with it, they said to bring it back when I have time, they will throw it on the alignment rack for free. I think this fix needs to be done in conjunction with an alignment... surprised Nissan neglected to include this in the actual TSB.

 

yup same here it fixed about 10% of the pulling...

I'm holding off on the alignment until I get my caster/camber kit from Australia

 

you would think that when you change ANY suspension related parts, you'll need alignment done.. this is a must to ensure all the specs are correct...

guess I'll hold off on the TSB then.

 

Can anyone post the results of your alignment fix?
Did it really fix the pulling to right problem?

I had my alignment done yesterday from dealer. No new parts changed.
The car barely pulls to right on even road, but the steering is not centered anymore. It's tilted to right around 3 degrees

350Z DB Performance built 02/03

 

For what it's worth...

My buddy's G35c was pulling to the right as well, he took it to West Side Infiniti (Houston), they had a TSB on the car and fixed it. He said it feels totally differently now... no pulling and better response..

I am still gonna wait it out on my TSB fix...

 

The dealer said my vin was not within TSB range and only fixed the allignment. Go figure (: Problem is still there.

 

I spoke with the dealer a week or so ago and had them order the part. They just got the part in today and i set and appointment for Tuesday. I'm also going to have them do an alignment after they replace the part. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Wish me luck.

 

whosdaddy-

Looking at the TSB posted above, there doesn't seem to be a VIN range specified.

I would check with another dealer. If one is not available, I would call the dealer and discuss this with them. If they are still no help, I would contact NNA (1-800-NISSAN1) and tell them what the situation is.

JD

 

Took my car in last week for the drifting TSB after they ordered the control arm for the car and the weirdest thing happened... it was fine for a day... I was cruising on the freeway and it was straight as an arrow...

next day, back to the same old drift... wtf?!

guess I'll have to take it back in.

MKZ