Inspection and Adjustment

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY


Inspection and Adjustment

Before checking the rear wheel alignment, make a preliminary inspection.
- Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.

NOTE:
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. That the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
- Check the tires for wear and for improper inflation.
- Check the wheels for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Remove the wheel and check the wheel runout. Refer to Inspection.
- Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness.
- Check the rear suspension for looseness.
- Check that the rear shock absorbers work properly.
- Check the wheelarch height in the unladen condition. Refer to Wheelarch Height (Unladen*).

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. Refer to Wheelarch Height (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. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional "Rolling Compensation" method to "compensate" the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT 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 are using for more information.

CAMBER
- Measure the camber of both the right and left wheels using a suitable alignment gauge and adjust using the following procedure.







Camber : Refer to Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*).


- If the camber is not within specification, adjust the camber by turning the adjusting bolts in the same direction.






1. Turn the adjusting bolts in the same direction to calibrate.

NOTE:
Camber changes about 0� 5' with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.






2. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.

Adjusting bolt nuts : Refer to Exploded View.

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 : Refer to Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*).







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

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 : Exploded View.