warning NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

SFA956A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION=NJSU0009+Remove shock absorber fixing bolt and nut (to hoodledge).
+Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
SSU002
DISASSEMBLYNJSU00101. Set shock absorber on vise, thenloosenpiston rod lock nut.
+Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress spring with Tool so that shock absorber mounting
insulator can be turned by hand.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are
firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be
tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
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3. Remove piston rod lock nut.
INSPECTIONNJSU0011Shock Absorber AssemblyNJSU0011S01+Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both com-
pression and extension.
+Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
+Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
Mounting Insulator and Rubber PartsNJSU0011S02+Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or
cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration.
Replace if necessary.
Thrust BearingNJSU0011S06+Check thrust bearing parts for abnormal noise or excessive
rattle in axial direction.
+Replace if necessary.
Coil SpringNJSU0011S03+Check for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber (Cont'd)
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5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
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CamberNJSU0030S02Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber:
Refer to SDS, SU-25.
+If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace
any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
SFA614B
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Toe-inNJSU0030S03Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of
specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear
suspension parts.
WARNING:
+Perform following procedure always on a flat surface.
+Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before
pushing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the 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 tires at
the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance ªAº (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180
degrees (1/2 turn).
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try
the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push
vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance ªBº (front side).
Total toe-in: A þ B
Refer to SDS, SU-25.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
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SRA806A
DISASSEMBLYNJSU00331. Set shock absorber in vise, thenloosenpiston rod lock nut.
Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress spring with Tool so that the shock absorber upper
spring seat can be turned by hand.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are
firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be
tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
3. Remove piston rod lock nut.
INSPECTIONNJSU0034Shock Absorber AssemblyNJSU0034S01+Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both com-
pression and extension.
+Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
+Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage.
Replace if necessary.
Upper Rubber Seat and BushingNJSU0034S02Check rubber parts for deterioration or cracks.
Replace if necessary.
Coil SpringNJSU0034S03Check for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if
necessary.
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ASSEMBLYNJSU0035+Locate upper spring seat as shown.
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+When installing coil spring, be careful not to reverse top and
bottom direction. (Top end is flat.)
+When installing coil spring on shock absorber, it must be posi-
tioned as shown in figure at left.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
REAR SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber (Cont'd)
SU-22