suspension NISSAN LATIO 2007 Service User Guide

MA-1
MAINTENANCE
L MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
M
SECTION MA
A
B
MA
Revision: June 20062007 Versa PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....................................... 5
Explanation of General Maintenance ....................... 5
General Maintenance ............................................... 5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ....................................... 7
Introduction of Periodic Maintenance ....................... 7
Schedule 1 ............................................................... 7
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............... 8
Schedule 2 ............................................................... 9
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTE-
NANCE .................................................................. 9
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .......11
Fluids and Lubricants ..............................................11
SAE Viscosity Number ........................................... 12
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio .......................... 12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ......................................... 13
Drive Belts .............................................................. 13
Checking Drive Belts .............................................. 13
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 13
Changing Engine Coolant ...................................... 13
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 13
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 14
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 15
Inspection ............................................................... 15
LEVEL CHECK ................................................... 15
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ... 15
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................... 15
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16Changing Engine Oil ............................................... 16
Engine Oil Filter ...................................................... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 18
Changing Spark Plugs ............................................ 18
............................................................................ 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .................................. 19
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 20
Changing In-cabin Microfilter .................................. 20
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 20
Checking CVT Fluid ................................................ 20
FLUID LEVEL CHECK ........................................ 20
FLUID CONDITION CHECK ............................... 21
Changing CVT Fluid ............................................... 21
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ................. 22
Checking Clutch System ........................................ 22
Checking M/T Oil .................................................... 22
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ......................... 22
Changing M/T Oil .................................................... 22
DRAINING ........................................................... 22
FILLING ............................................................... 22
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 22
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 23
Balancing Wheels ................................................... 24
Rotation .................................................................. 24
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 24
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 24
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 25
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 25
ROTOR ................................................................ 25
CALIPER ............................................................. 25
PAD ..................................................................... 25
WHEEL CYLINDER ............................................ 26
LINING ................................................................ 26
Axle and Suspension Parts .................................... 26
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 27

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-9
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil (exc. LSD) at
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, and change LSD gear oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with CON-
SULT-II every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. If CONSULT-II is not available, change (not just
inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2ELS001YF
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. [ ]: At the mileage intervals only Exhaust system I I I IMA-20
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-20
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section -
Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of
miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months3.75
(6)
37.5
(12)
611 .2 5
(18)
915
(24)
1218.75
(30)
1522.5
(36)
1826.25
(42)
2130
(48)
24
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of
miles, kilometers or
months, whichever
comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months33.75
(54)
2737.5
(60)
3041.25
(66)
3345
(72)
3648.75
(78)
3952.5
(84)
4256.25
(90)
4560
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I IMA-24
Brake pads, rotors,
drums & liningsII I IMA-25
Manual transaxle oil or
automatic transaxle fluidNOTE (1) I IMA-22 or MA-22
CVT fluid NOTE (2) I IMA-20
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension partsII I IMA-26, PS-13
Tire rotation NOTE (3)MA-24
Front drive shaft boots I I I IMA-27
Exhaust system I I I IMA-20
In-cabin microfilter R RMA-20
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content
Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Drive belt NOTE (1) I*MA-13
Air cleaner filter [R] [R]MA-16
EVAP vapor lines I* I*MA-19
Fuel lines I* I*MA-15
Fuel filter NOTE (2)—
Engine coolant NOTE (3) R*MA-13
Engine oil R R R R R R R RMA-16
Engine oil filter (Use genu-
ine oil filter or equivalent.)RR R RRRRRMA-17

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
(1) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belt if found
damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
(2) Maintenance-free item.
(3) After 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 48 months, replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months.
(4) If valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform such
maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and intervals are
required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.
(1) Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NIS-
SAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.Spark plugs (Iridium/plati-
num-tipped type)Replace every 105,000 miles (169,000 km)MA-18
Intake and exhaust valve
clearance)NOTE (4)EM-107, "Valve Clear-
ance"
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
Section - Page
or - Content
Title Perform at number of miles,
kilometers or months,
whichever comes first.Miles x
1,000
(km x
1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Sec-
tion - Page or -
Content Title Perform at number of miles, kilo-
meters or months, whichever
comes first.Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months7.5
(12)
615
(24)
1222.5
(36)
1830
(48)
2437.5
(60)
3045
(72)
3652.5
(84)
4260
(96)
48
Brake lines & cables I I I IMA-24
Brake pads, rotors, drums & lin-
ings IIIIMA-25
Manual transaxle oil or automatic
transaxle fluidIIIIMA-22 or MA-22
CVT fluid NOTE (1) IIIIMA-20
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension partsIIMA-26, PS-13
Tire rotation NOTE (2)MA-24
Front drive shaft boots I I I IMA-27
Exhaust system I IMA-20
In-cabin microfilter R R R RMA-20

MA-26
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
WHEEL CYLINDER
Check for leakage.
LINING
Check for lining thickness (A). Refer to BR-34, "Disassembly and
Assembly of Wheel Cylinder" .
Axle and Suspension PartsELS0022K
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.

Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.

Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.

Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
SFIA0657J
SBR0 21 A
SM A52 5A
SFA392B

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
PS-5
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
PS
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Trouble Shooting ChartEGS0014U
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
PS-14PS-14PS-6PS-6PS-6PS-10
PS-12
, PS-13PS-10PS-9PS-13
FA X-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
FA X-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED
PA R T S
Outer/Inner socket ball joint swinging torque
Outer/Inner socket ball joint end play
Steering wheel play
Steering gear pinion rotating torque
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting loosenesss
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
SymptomNoise××× × ××××× ×
Shake××× ××××× ×
Vibration××××× ××× ×
Shimmy××× × ×××× ×
Shudder× × ×××× ×

PS-6
STEERING WHEEL
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEGS0014V
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION

Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.

Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.

Check steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts for looseness. Refer to PS-12, "COMPONENT" .
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY

Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on
the outer circumference.

When the measurement value is outside the standard value, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL

Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the
correct position.

Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-2, "Precautions for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”" .

Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and confirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.

Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if
steering wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360° from neutral position using suitable tool as
shown.
4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, refer to
STC-7, "
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis" . Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Steering wheel
turning force: Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)
WGIA0180E

STEERING WHEEL
PS-7
C
D
E
F
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
PS
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE

Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place
front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on
stands. Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning
angles for LH and RH road wheels.

With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to
full right stop and measure the turning angles.

Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.

Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that
rack stroke is outside of the standard.

Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assem-
bly, steering column assembly and front suspension compo-
nents for wear or damage if any of the turning angles are
different from the specified value. Replace any of them, if any
non-standard condition exists.
FAA0016D
Inner wheel (Angle: A)Minimum 35° 00′ (35.0°)
Nominal 38° 00′ (38.0°)
Maximum 39° 00′ (39.0°)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) 33° 00′ (33.0°)
SGIA0055E
Rack stroke “L” : 65.0 mm (2.559 in)
WGIA0181E

PS-12
POWER STEERING GEAR
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
POWER STEERING GEARPFP:49001
Removal and InstallationEGS0014Y
COMPONENT
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
REMOVAL
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove bolt of intermediate shaft (lower side), and then remove intermediate shaft from steering gear
pinion shaft.
3. Raise vehicle.
4. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) mounting nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
7. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

For tightening torque, refer to PS-12, "COMPONENT" .

Clean mounting surface on the body side of fire wall seal when installing steering gear assembly.
1. Steering gear assembly 2. Washer 3. Fire wall seal
4. Heat insulator 5. Front suspension member
Refer to GI-8, "
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL" for the symbols.
SGIA1296E
SGIA1298E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RAX-3
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
RAX
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS003QZ
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RAX-4—
RAX-4
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom REAR AXLENoise×× ×××××
Shake×× ×××××
Vibration×× ×× ×
Shimmy×× ×××××
Judder× ×××××
Poor quality ride or handling××××××

RAX-4
WHEEL HUB
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
WHEEL HUBPFP:43202
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS003R0

Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.

Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play as shown.
REAR WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is
within specification.

Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.

Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does
not turn smoothly. Refer to RAX-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are
noted, replace the wheel hub assembly.

Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.

Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.
Removal and InstallationEDS003R1
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
SM A52 5A
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Rear suspension beam 2. Back plate 3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
WDIA0360E