Nissan Silvia. Manual - part 344
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS
NMSU0006
Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
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Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
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Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
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Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “FRONT SUSPENSION”, SU-5.
SFA392B
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Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
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Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace trans-
verse link.
SFA556A
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Check suspension ball joint end play.
a)
Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
b)
Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip
on lower edge of brake caliper.
c)
Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is
depressed.
d)
Place a pry bar between transverse link and inner rim of road
wheel.
e)
While raising and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial
indicator value.
Vertical end play: 0 mm (0 in)
f)
If ball joint movement is beyond specifications, remove and
replace it.
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
NMSU0007
Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
SFA975B
Preliminary Inspection
NMSU0007S01
1.
Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2.
Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a.
Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance
machine.
b.
Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS, SU-13.
3.
Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-6