Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 456

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FRONT SUSPENSION

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

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Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......

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Precaution for Suspension  ........................................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tools ................................................

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Commercial Service Tools  ........................................

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY  ...................

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Inspection ..................................................................

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT ..........................................

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Inspection ..................................................................

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Adjustment ................................................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT  ..................

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Exploded View  ..........................................................

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Removal and Installation ...........................................

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TRANSVERSE LINK .........................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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FRONT STABILIZER  ........................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ......

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER .....................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ....

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT  ................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Disassembly and Assembly .....................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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Disposal ...................................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)  .................................

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Ball Joint  ..................................................................

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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ..................................

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along

with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain

types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of

this Service Manual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by

an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag

Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-

ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a

hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing

serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.

Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover

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When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover

the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc to prevent damage to

windshield.

Precaution 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. 

• When jacking up the vehicle with a floor jack, do not hang the jack on the torque rod.

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tools

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

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(J-44372)
Pull Gauge

Measuring ball joint swinging force

ST35652000
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Strut attachment

Disassembling and assembling strut 

KV10106700
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Drift

Disassembling and assembling strut 
mount bearing
a: 25 mm (0.98 in) dia.
b: 18.5 mm (0.728 in) dia.

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(J-49286)
Drift and pull gauge

Measuring drift and pull

LST024

ZZA0807D

ZZA0534D

AWEIA0156ZZ

Tool name

Description

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PREPARATION

Spring compressor

Removing and installing coil spring

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

S-NT717

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