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 rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to

FSU-24, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)"

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.

Suspension component torque

: Refer to

FSU-13,

"Component"

SMA525A

SFA392B

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• 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)"

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. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-

pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”

method.

• Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

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

• See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.

CAMBER AND CASTER

1. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels

with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to

specification.

NOTE:

Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable)

lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and

caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and

washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.

2. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using

the cam bolts (1) in the front lower link (2).

CAUTION:

After adjusting the camber and caster check the toe-in.

NOTE:

Camber changes about 3' (0.05

°) with each graduation of one

cam bolt (1). Refer to table below for examples of lower link cam

bolt (1) effect on camber and caster.

3. Tighten the cam bolt nuts to specification. Refer to

FSU-13, "Component"

TOE-IN

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

Camber
and caster

: Refer to

FSU-23, "Wheel Alignment (Un-

laden*1)"

SRA096A

WEIA0153E

Rear cam bolt

1 In

1 Out

1 In

1 Out

1 In

1 Out

Front cam bolt

1 Out

1 In

1 Out

1 In

1 Out

Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)

0 (0)

7' (0.12

°)

- 7' (-0.12

°)

3' (0.05

°)

- 3' (-0.05

°)

3' (0.05

°)

- 3' (-0.05

°)

Caster
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)

- 14' (-0.23

°)

14' (0.23

°)

0 (0)

7' (0.12

°)

- 7' (-0.12

°)

- 7' (-0.12

°)

7' (0.12

°)

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• Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires

at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are

measuring points.

4. Measure the distance (A) on the rear side of the front tires as

shown.

5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180

degrees (1/2 a turn).

CAUTION:

If the wheels have rotated more than 180

° (1/2 turn), start

this procedure again from the beginning. Never push the

vehicle backward.

6. Measure the distance (B) on the front side of the front tires at the