Inspection

WHEEL ALIGNMENT


Inspection


DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
- Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
- If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is detected.
- Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection is required.
- Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.

NOTE:
"Unladen conditions" means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
- Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
- Road wheels for runout. Refer to Road Wheel.
- Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to Inspection.
- Transverse link or upper link ball joint axial end play. Refer to Testing and Inspection or Upper Link.
- Shock absorber operation.
- Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
- Each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage.
- Vehicle height (posture).

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

ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed.
- When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use "indicators": (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
- This may result in an ERROR.
- Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an "optional Rolling Compensation" method to "compensate" the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this "Rolling Compensation" method.
- Use the "Jacking Compensation Method". After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.