5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to

FSU-23, "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/Cali-

bration Schedule.

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to

FSU-23, "Wheel

Alignment (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.

• Most camera-type alignment machines are equipped with both "Rolling Compensation" method and optional

"Jacking Compensation" method to "compensate" the alignment targets or head units.

"Rolling Compensation" is the preferred method.

- If using the "Rolling Compensation" method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, push or pull

on the rear wheel to move the vehicle. Do not push or pull the vehicle body.

- If using the "Jacking Compensation" method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

NOTE:

Do not use the "rolling Compensation" method if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.

• Follow all instructions for the alignment machine you're using for more information.

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES INSPECTION

• Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.

• Before inspection, set the front wheels onto a turning radius gauge. Set the rear wheels onto a pad that has

the same height so the vehicle will remain horizontal.

TOTAL TOE-IN INSPECTION

Measure the total toe-in using the following procedure.

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