Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1300

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PRECAUTIONS

While waiting, never operate the vehicle such as locking, opening, and closing doors. Violation of
this caution results in the activation of ACC power supply according to the Auto ACC function.

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Remove 12V battery terminal.

CAUTION:

After installing 12V battery, always check self-diagnosis results of all ECUs and erase DTC.

Precautions for Suspension

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• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires

on ground. Spilled oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and

mats are in designated positions.

• After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
• Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,

tighten as they are. 

PREPARATION

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PREPARATION

Special Service Tools

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Commercial Service Tools

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Tool number
Tool name

Description

KV991040S1

 KV99104020 Adapter A

 KV99104030 Adapter B

 KV99104040 Adapter C

 KV99104050 Adapter D

 KV99104060 Plate

 KV99104070 Guide bolt

 KV99104080 Spring

 KV99104090 Center plate

Measuring wheel alignment

ST35652000
Strut attachment

Disassembling and assembling strut 

ZZA1167D

ZZA0807D

Tool name

Description

Spring compressor

Removing and installing coil spring

Chisel

Removing and installing steering knuckle 
and strut assembly
A: 16 – 32 mm (0.63 – 1.26 in)
B: 10 mm (0.39 in) or more
C: 40 – 70 mm (1.57 – 2.76 in)
L: 220 mm (7.87 in) or less
S: 14 mm (0.55 in) or more

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FSU-6

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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: Applicable

Reference

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NVH in 

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U sections

NVH in WT 

section

NVH in WT 

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NVH in F

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NVH in BR 

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NVH in ST 

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Symptom

FRONT SUSPENSION

Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Judder 

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Poor quality ride or 
handling

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,
damage) are normal.

Ball Joint Axial End Play

1.

Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position.

2.

Move axle side of transverse link in the axial direction by hand.
Check there is no end play. 

CAUTION:

• Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
• Never perform with tires on level ground.
• Never damage ball joint boot. Never damage the installa-

tion position by applying excessive force.

STRUT ASSEMBLY

Check for oil leakage, damage, and replace if necessary.

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Ball Joint"

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