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RSU-6 < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > WHEEL ALIGNMENT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Inspection INFOID:0000000009758779 DESCRIPTION Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions. NOTE: “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. PRELIMINARY Check the following: 3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to . 4. Shock absorber operation. 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 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. 2. 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" if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment. • Follow all instructions for the alignment machine you're using for more information. CAMBER INSPECTION • Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge. • If it is out of the specification value, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts. Camber : Refer to . |