Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1301

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• The adjustment mechanisms of camber, caster, and kingpin inclination angles are not included.
• If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the standard value, 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. Refer to 

WT-66, "Tire Air Pressure"

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• Road wheels for runout.
• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to 

FAX-16, "Inspection"

 (2WD), 

FAX-77, "Inspection"

 (4WD).

• Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to 

FSU-18, "Inspection"

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• Strut operation.
• Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
• Each of suspension member, strut assembly and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage.
• Vehicle height (posture).

CAMBER, CASTER, AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES

• Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand at the

same height so that vehicle remains horizontal.

Using a CCK Gauge

Install the CCK gauge attachment (SST: KV991040S1) with the following procedure on wheel, then measure
wheel alignment.

1.

Remove three wheel to nuts, and install the guide bolts to hub
bolt.

2.

Screw the adapter into the plate until it contacts the plate tightly.

3.

Screw the center plate into the plate.

4.

Insert the plate assembly on the guide bolt. Put the spring in,
and then evenly screw the three guide bolt nuts. When fastening
the guide nuts, do not completely compress the spring.

5.

Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of the
center plate and tightly contact them to measure.

CAUTION:

• If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the

standard value, 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.

TOE-IN

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Camber, caster, kingpin in-
clination angles

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Wheel 

Alignment"

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Measure toe-in by the following procedure.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.

1.

Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).

2.

Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).

3.

Put matching mark 

 on base line of the tread (rear side) of

both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measur-
ing points.

4.

Measure distance (A) (rear side).

5.

Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).
NOTE:
If the wheels rotates more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), start this
procedure again from the beginning. Do not push the vehicle
backward.

6.

Measure distance (B) (front side).

• If toe-in exceeds the standard value, adjust toe-in by varying the length of between steering outer socket

and inner socket. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Adjustment"

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Adjustment

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TOE-IN

• Loosen the steering outer socket, and then adjust the length using steering inner socket. 

CAUTION:

• Always evenly adjust both toe-in alternately and adjust the difference between the left and right to

the standard. 

• Always fix the steering inner socket when tightening the steering outer socket. 

• After toe-in adjustment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-99, "Work Procedure"

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Standard

Total toe-in = A – B

Total toe-in

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Wheel Alignment"

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Toe-in

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Wheel Alignment"

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove cowl top cover. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove tires. Refer to 

WT-61, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Remove lock plate from strut assembly.
• LHD: Refer to 

BR-24, "FRONT : Exploded View"

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• RHD: Refer to 

BR-88, "FRONT : Exploded View"

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4.

Remove wheel sensor. Refer to 

BRC-212, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation"

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5.

Separate stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Refer to 

FSU-19, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Separate the connection of strut assembly and steering knuckle as follows.

CAUTION:

Be sure to keep the following procedure because steering knuckle may be damaged when you
enlarge the gap of steering knuckle too much.

a.

Remove strut mounting bolts from steering knuckle.

Piston rod lock nut

Mounting insulator

Mounting bearing

Bound bumper

Upper rubber seat

Coil spring

Lower rubber seat

Strut

Steering knuckle

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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: Vehicle front

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Measure the gap (A) of the steering knuckle. And then mark the
enlarged limit (B) to the chisel.

NOTE:
Standard of gap: 6.9 

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 0.5 mm (2.56 

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 0.02 in)

c.

Enlarge the gap of the steering knuckle with the chisel (A) not to
surpass a limit as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

• Never enlarge the gap more than 2.5mm (0.098in).

• Be careful not to damage the projection 

 and strut

assembly 

 with the chisel.

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d.

Separate the connection of strut assembly and steering knuckle.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. 
• Be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other

parts.

• Be sure to remove lubricants if lubricant has been used to separate the connection of strut

assembly and steering knuckle.

7.

Remove mounting bolt of mounting insulator, and then remove strut assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

 Marking

Enlarged limit (B) = gap (A) + 2.5 mm (0.098 in)

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