Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 153

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BODY ALIGNMENT

MEASUREMENT

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BODY ALIGNMENT

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MEASUREMENT POINTS

Body Mounting

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• When removing, be sure to replace bolts and nuts (sealant applied bolts or self-lock nuts are used for all

mounting).

• Unless otherwise noted, the bushings and insulators have paint marks that are to be installed facing out-

ward. 

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BODY ALIGNMENT

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Gold washer

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Upper bushing

3.

Lower bushing

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Black washer

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Lower bushing without paint mark

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Upper bushing without paint mark

7.

Body mount insulator

8.

Body washer

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REPAIRING HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

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REPAIRING HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

Precaution in Repairing High Strength Steel

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High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.

Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:

High strength steel (hss) used in NISSAN vehicles

SP130 is the most commonly used HSS.
SP150 HSS is used only on parts that require much more strength. 

Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
1. Additional points to consider

• The repair of reinforcements (such as side members) by heat-

ing is not recommended since it may weaken the component.

When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above

550

°C (1,022°F).

Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.

(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropri-

ate.)

• When straightening body panels, use caution in pulling any

HSS panel. Because HSS is very strong, pulling may cause

deformation in adjacent portions of the body. In this case,

increase the number of measuring points, and carefully pull

the HSS panel.

• When cutting HSS panels, avoid gas (torch) cutting if possible.

Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due

to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum

margin of 50 mm (1.97in).

Tensile strength

NISSAN/INFINITI designation

Major applicable parts

373 N/mm

2

(38 kg/mm

2

,54 klb/sq in)

SP130

• Upper inner front pillar 
• Front pillar hinge brace
• Outer front pillar reinforcement
• Other reinforcements

785-981 N/mm

2

(80-100 kg/mm

2

114-142 klb/sq in)

SP150

• Outer sill reinforcement
• Main back pillar

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