NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
SFA948A
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
SFA234AC
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)
SU-19

Removal and InstallationNJSU0031
SSU040-A
1. Washer
2. Bushing
3. Shock absorber mounting bracket
4. Collar
5. Bushing6. Bound bumper cover
7. Bound bumper
8. Coil spring
9. Shock absorber10. Torsion beam
11. Lateral link
12. Control rod
13. ABS sensor
REAR SUSPENSION
Removal and Installation
SU-20

SRA695A
SSU038
REMOVALNJSU0031S01CAUTION:
+Before removing the rear suspension assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the
sensor becoming inoperative.
+Remove suspension assembly.
1. Disconnect brake hydraulic lines and parking brake cable at
toggle lever. (Models with drum brakes.)
+Drain brake fluid before disconnecting brake lines.
2. Disconnect parking brake cable from caliper and remove brake
caliper and rotor. (Models with disc brakes.)
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop
out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
3. Using a transmission jack, raise torsion beam a little, and
remove nuts and bolts from the trailing arm, shock absorber
assembly (lower side) and lateral link (Body side).
4. Lower transmission jack, and remove suspension.
5. Remove strut securing nuts (upper side). Then pull out strut
assembly.
SRA697A
INSTALLATIONNJSU0031S02+Install suspension assembly.
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Attach torsion beam, at trailing arm and lateral link, to vehicle.
Do not tighten bolts at this time.
SRA698A
2. Using a transmission jack, place lateral link and control rod
horizontally against torsion beam. Tighten lateral link on
vehicle.
3. Attach shock absorber assembly to vehicle. Then tighten the
lower side of shock absorber assembly.
4. Lower torsion beam to fully extended position. Remove trans-
mission jack and tighten torsion beam, at trailing arm, to speci-
fied torque. Refer to SU-20.
5. Install brake hydraulic lines and tighten flare nuts.
: 15 - 18 N´m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
6. Install ABS wheel sensor.
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJSU0032Remove shock absorber upper and lower fixing nuts.
Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
REAR SUSPENSION
Removal and Installation (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.
SSU039
ASSEMBLYNJSU0035+Locate upper spring seat as shown.
SFA436B
+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

Torsion Beam, Lateral Link and Control Rod
DISASSEMBLYNJSU0036+Remove torsion beam assembly. Refer to ªRemoval and
Installationº, ªREAR SUSPENSIONº, SU-21.
+Remove lateral link and control rod from torsion beam.
ARA072
INSPECTIONNJSU0037+Check for cracks, distortion or other damage. Replace if nec-
essary.
Standard length:
A 207 - 208 mm (8.15 - 8.19 in)
B 394 - 395 mm (15.51 - 15.55 in)
C 601 - 603 mm (23.66 - 23.74 in)
D 106 - 108 mm (4.17 - 4.25 in)
+Check all rubber parts for wear, cracks or deformation.
Replace if necessary.
SRA793A
ASSEMBLYNJSU00381. Temporarily assemble lateral link and control rod.
+When installing the control rod, connect the bush with the
smaller inner diameter to the lateral link.
SRA701A
2. Temporarily install lateral link and control rod on torsion beam.
+When installing, place lateral link with the arrow topside.
REAR SUSPENSION
Torsion Beam, Lateral Link and Control Rod
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SRA702A
3. Place lateral link and control rod horizontally against torsion
beam, and tighten to the specified torque.
4. Install torsion beam assembly. Refer to ªRemoval and
Installationº, ªREAR SUSPENSIONº, SU-21.
REAR SUSPENSION
Torsion Beam, Lateral Link and Control Rod (Cont'd)
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Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (REAR)=NJSU0039
Suspension type Multi-link beam suspension
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*)NJSU0040
BodySedan Hatchback
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum þ1É45¢(þ1.75É) þ2É15¢(þ2.25É)
Nominal þ1É00¢(þ1.00É) þ1É03¢(þ1.05É)
Maximum þ0É15¢(þ0.25É) þ0É45¢(þ0.75É)
Total toe-in Distance (A þ B)
mm (in)Minimum þ3 (þ0.12) þ2 (þ0.08)
Nominal 1 (0.04) 2 (0.08)
Maximum 5 (0.20) 6 (0.24)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum þ16¢(þ0.27É) þ0É48¢(þ0.80É)
Nominal 5¢30²(0.09É) 0É12¢(0.20É)
Maximum 26¢(0.43É) 0É36¢(0.60É)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
REAR SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
SU-25

REAR SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) (Cont'd)
SU-26