Rear Suspension

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Wheel Alignment Inspection












PRELIMINARY INSPECTION


WARNING:
- Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
- Always verify vehicle height before adjusting alignment.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before making any adjustments.
1.Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. "Unladen conditions"
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in their designated positions.
2.Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3.Check the wheels for runout and damage.
4.Check the wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play: Rear Axle.
5.Check the shock absorbers. Rear Suspension Assembly
6.Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7.Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.
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8.Check the vehicle height. Specifications.
- For vehicles with the rear load leveling air suspension system, if vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization procedure. Programming and Relearning.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1.A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
- The four-wheel "thrust" process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is centered.
- The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
- The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2.Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Calibration Schedule.

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. "Wheel
*1 Alignment (Unladen)".
1.When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use "indicators": (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go).
Do NOT use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
- This may result in an ERROR.
2.Most camera-type alignment machines are equipped with both "Rolling Compensation" method and optional "Jacking Compensation" to "compensate" the alignment targets or head units. """ is the preferred method.
- If using the "Rolling Compensation" method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, push or pull on the rear wheel to move the vehicle. Do not push or pull on the vehicle body.
- If using the "Jacking Compensation" method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
NOTE:
Do not use the "Rolling Compensation" method if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.
- Follow all instructions for the alignment machine your using for more information.

CAMBER

1.Measure camber of both the right and left wheels and adjust as necessary to specification.


Camber: Specifications.





2.If outside of the specified value, adjust the camber using the adjusting bolt in the front lower link.

CAUTION:
After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
NOTE:
Camber changes about 0� 5' with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.
3.Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification.

TOE-IN

- Measure the toe-in of the rear wheels. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before adjusting.


Total toe-in: Specifications.





- Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt on rear lower link.

CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH sides using the adjusting bolt.
NOTE:
Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [one side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.
- After adjusting, tighten the adjusting bolt nut to the specified torque.
Adjusting bolt nut: Rear Suspension Assembly.