wheel alignment NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 User Guide

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Chassis andBody Service

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary, RReplace, L
=
Lubricate.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
km x1,000 10
20 30 40
5060 70
80Refer-
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
ence

months, whichever comesfirst. (Miles
x1,000) (0.6)(6)(12) (18) (24)(30)(36) (42)(48)
page
Months 612 1824
3036 42
48

Underhood andunder vehicle

Brake, clutch
&
automatic transaxlefluidoroil (For
level
&
leaks)* MA-47,
45, 46
Brake fluid* R
RMA-47
Brake booster
vacuum
hoses,connections
&
check
valve
MA-48
Power steering fluid
&
lines (For
level
&
leaks)

""
I'

"
MA-50
Brake, clutch
&
exhaust systems MA-47,
45
Manual transaxle oil(For level
&
leaks)*

"
I'
I' I'

MA-45
MA-50
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
drive
shafts* I'
FA-5
RA-4

Outside andInside

Wheel alignment,
If
necessary, rotate
&
balance wheels MA-49
FA-6
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components* MA-48
Brake linings, drums
&
other brake components MA-49
Locks, hinges
&
hood latch* L'
LL' LL'
LL'
LMA-51
Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors
&
adjuster MA-51
BR-11,
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
I'
I'
I'
I'
37
CL-5
Air bag system See
NOTE (1) RS-11

NOTE: (1)Inspect atthe first 10years, andthen every 2years.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
*:
Except
for
Australia models

MA-8

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Chassis andBody Services

Abbreviations: R
=
Replace. Inspect,andcorrect orreplace asnecessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust system*

OutsideandInside

Wheel alignment (Ifnecessary, rotate
&
balance wheels)
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components*
Brake linings, drums
&
other components*
Headlamp aiming
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
Annually120
Reference page

(72)

48
MA-47,45MA-46
R MA-47
MA-48
MA-50
MA-47,45 MA-45
MA-50, 45,FA-5,
RA-4
FA-7
MA-49, FA-6
MA-48
MA-49 EL-75
BR-11, 37,CL-5
MA-52 RS-11

90
(54)
36

R

60

See NOTE (1)

(36)
24
30
(18)

12

km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months

Underhood andunder vehicle

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)ormonths,
whichever comesfirst.
Brake booster vacuum hoses,connections
&
check valve
Brake

&
clutch oil(For level
&
leaks)*
Automatic transaxlefluid(Forlevel
&
leaks)*
Brake f1uid*

CHASSIS
ANDBODY

Power steering fluid
&
lines (Forlevel
&
leaks)
Brake
&
clutch systems
Manual transaxle oil(For leaks)*
Drive shafts*
Air bag system
Body
corrosion

NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driving
conditions" .
(1) Inspect atthe first 10years andthen every 2years.
MA-12

REARAXLE
&

REAR SUSPENSION
SECTION
RA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ANDPREPARATION 2

Precautions 2
Special ServiceTools 2
Commercial ServiceTools 2

REAR SUSPENSION
SySTEM 3

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
4

Rear AxleandRear Suspension Parts 4
Rear Wheel Bearing 4
Rear Wheel Alignment 5
REAR
AXLE 6

Wheel Hub 6

REAR SUSPENSION 8

Removal andInstallation 9
Coil Spring andShock Absorber 9
Torsion Beam,Lateral LinkandControl Rod 11

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SDS)12

General Specifications 12
Inspection andAdjustment. 12

•

PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
SBR820B Precautions
• When installing eachrubber part,finaltightening mustbe
carried outunder unladen condition* withtires onground.

*:
Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack,
hand tools andmats indesignated positions.
• Use flare nutwrench whenremoving orinstalling brake
tubes.
• After installing removedsuspension parts,check wheel
alignment.
• Donot jack upatthe trailing armandlateral link.
• Always torquebrakelineswhen installing.
Special Service Tools

Tool number
Tool name Description

GG9431 0000

Flare nuttorque
wrench

HT71780000

Spring compressor

ST35652000
Shock absorber
attachment
NT406
NT144
NT145
Removing
andinstalling brakepiping

a:
10
mm
(0.39
in)

Removing andinstalling coilspring
Fixing strutassembly
Tool name
Description
Commercial
ServiceTools

Equivalent to

GG9431 0000

G)
Flare nutcrows
foot
@
Torque wrench Removing
andinstalling brakepiping

NT360
a:

10
mm
(0.39
in)

RA-2

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Rear Wheel Alignment
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

Make following checks.Adjust,repairorreplace ifnecessary.
• Check tiresforwear andforimproper inflation.
• Check rearwheel bearings forexcessive play.
• Check wheelrunout.

Wheel runout: RefertoSOS inFA section.

• Check thatrear shock absorber worksproperly.
• Check rearaxleandrear suspension partsforexcessive

SFA575B
play.
• Check vehicle posture (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator andengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack, hand
tools andmats indesignated positions.

•

CAMBER
Camber ispreset atfactory andcannot beadjusted.
Camber: Refer toSOS (RA-12).

• Ifthe camber isnot within specification, inspectandreplace
any damaged orworn rearsuspension parts.

TOE-IN
Toe-in ispreset atfactory andcannot beadjusted.
Measure toe-inusingfollowing procedure. Ifout of
specification, inspectandreplace anydamaged orworn rear
suspension parts.
WARNING:
• Perform following procedure alwaysonaflat surface.
• Make surethatnoperson isin front ofthe vehicle before
pushing it.

1. Bounce rearofvehicle upand down tostabilize theposture.
2. Push thevehicle straight aheadabout5m (16
ft).

3. Putamark onbase lineofthe tread (rearside) ofboth tires at
the same height ofhub center. Thismark isameasuring point.
4. Measure distance"A"(rear side).
5. Push thevehicle slowlyaheadtorotate thewheels 180
degrees (1/2turn).

If the wheels haverotated morethan180degrees (1/2turn), try
the above procedure againfromthebeginning. Neverpush
vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance"B"(front side).

Total toe-in:
Refer toSOS, RA-12.

Front

SFA948A
SFA614B
SFA234AC

Lines
parallel to
center lineofbOdY~

Q

Front
Hub
center
height

RA-5

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (50S)
General Specifications

Suspension type
Shock absorber type
Stabilizer Multi-link
beamsuspension
Double-acting hydraulic
Standard equipment

WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*) Inspection
andAdjustment
WHEEL BEARING

Camber Minimum-1'45'
(-1.75')
Degree minute Nominal
-1'00'
(-1.00')
(Decimal degree) Maximum -0'15'
(-0.25')
Total toe-in Minimum-3
(-0.12)
Distance (A-B) Nominal
1
(0.04)
mm (in) Maximum 5(0.20)
Angle (leftpius right) Minimum -16'(-0.27')
Degree minute Nominal
5'
(0.08')
(Decimal degree)Maximum 26'
(0.43') Wheel
bearing axialendplay
mm (in)
Wheel bearing locknuttighten-
ing torque
N'm(kg-m. ft-lb) 0.05
(0.0020) orless
186 -255
(19 -26, 137 -188)
': Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire.jack, hand
tools andmats indesignated positions.

RA-12

SUPPLEMENTALRESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)

Visually checkSRScomponents
Diagnosis sensorunit
Check diagnosis sensorunitand bracket fordents, cracks
or deformities.
Check connectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformi-
ties.
Air bag module andsteering wheel
Remove airbag module fromsteering wheelorinstrument
panel. Check harness coverandconnectors fordamage,
terminals fordeformities, andharness forbinding.
Install driversideairbag module tosteering wheeltocheck
fit or alignment withthewheel.
Check steering wheelforexcessive freeplay.
For dual airbag system, installpassenger sideairbag
module toinstrument paneltocheck fitor alignment withthe
instrument panel.

Maintenance
Items

1. Check "AIRBAG" warning lampoperation
After turning ignition keyto"ON" position, "AIRBAG"
warning lampilluminates. The"AIR BAG" warning lamp
will turn offafter about 7seconds ifno malfunction is
detected. If any ofthe following airbag warning lampconditions
occur, immediately checktheairbag system. RefertoRS-32
and 43for details.
The warning lampdoesnotilluminate whentheignition
switch isturned "ON".
The warning lampdoesnotturn offabout 7seconds after
the ignition switchisturned "ON".
The warning lampturns offabout 7seconds aftertheigni-
tion switch isturned "ON",butitturns onorflashes again.

•
MRS115A
•
•
2. (1)
•
•
(2)
•
•
•
•

(3) Spiral cable
• Check spiralcablefordents, cracks, ordeformities.
• Check connectors andprotective tapefordamage.
• Check steering wheelfornoise, binding orheavy operation. •
(4) Main harness andairbag harness (Fordual airbag system
only)
• Check connectors forpoor connections, damage,andtermi-
nals fordeformities.
• Check harnesses forbinding, chafingorcut.

CAUTION: Replace previously usedscrews withnewones.
RS-11

COLLISIONDIAGNOSIS -Dual AirBag System

To repair theSRS, perform thefollowing steps.

When SRSisactivated inacollision:

CD
Replace thediagnosis sensorunit.

@ Remove
theairbag modules.

@
Check theSRS components usingthetable shown below:
• Replace anySRS components showing
visible
signsofdamage (dents,cracks, deformation).

@
Conduct self-diagnosis. Referto"Self-diagnosis" fordetails (RS-32). Ensuretheremainder ofthe
SRS isoperating properly.

Install newairbag modules.

@
Conduct self-diagnosis again.

When SRSisnot activated inacollision:

CD
Check theSRS components usingthetable shown below:
• Replace anySRS components showingvisiblesignsofdamage (dents,cracks, deformation).

@
Conduct self-diagnosis usingCONSULT and"'AIR BAG" warning lamp.Referto"Self-diagnosis" for
details (RS-32). EnsureentireSRSoperates properly.

SRS inspection

Part SRSisactivated
SRSisNOT activated
Air bag module REPLACE
1.Remove airbag module. Checkharness coverandconnectors fordamage,
(driver andpassen-
Installwithnew terminalsfordeformities, andharness forbinding.
ger side) bolts.
2-1.Install driverairbag module intothesteering wheeltocheck fitand align-
ment withthewheel.
2-2. Install passenger airbag module intotheinstrument paneltocheck fit
with theinstrument panel.
3. No damage found,reinstall withnewbolts.
4. Ifdamaged-REPLACE. Airbag must bedeployed beforediscarding.
Instrument panel
REPLACE 1.Check instrument panelforbending, deformities, orcracks.
Install withnew
2.Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
bolts. 3.Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Diagnosis sensor REPLACE
1.Check caseandbracket fordents, cracks ordeformities.
unit Installwithnew
2.Check connectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformities.
bolts. 3.Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
4. Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Steering wheel
1.Visually checksteering wheelfordeformities.
2. Check harness (builtintosteering wheel)andconnectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformi-
ties.
3. Install airbag module tocheck fitor alignment withsteering wheel.
4. Check steering wheelforexcessive freeplay.
5. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
6. Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Spiral cable
1.Visually checklock(engagement) pinsandcombination switchfordamage.
2. Check connectors, flatcable andprotective tapefordamage.
3. Check steering wheelfornoise, binding orheavy operation.
4. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall withnew bolts.
5. Ifdamaged-REPLACE.
Harness andCon-
1.Check connectors forpoor connection, damage,andterminals fordeformities.
nectors 2.Check harness forbinding, chafing,cuts,ordeformities.
3. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall theharness andconnectors.
4. Damaged-REPLACE damagedsectionofharness. Donot attempt torepair, spliceormodify any
SRS harness.

RS-40

COLLISIONDIAGNOSIS -Single AirBag System

To repair theSRS "AIR BAG", perform thefollowing steps:

When SRSisactivated inacollision:

CD
Remove theairbag module.

@
Remove thesteering wheelassembly.

@)
Check thespiral cableusingthetable shown below:
• Ifthe spiral cableshows anyvisible damage suchasdents, cracks, ordeformation, replaceit
with anew one.

@
Install newsteering wheelassembly.

CID
Install newairbag module.

@
Conduct self-diagnosis using"AIRBAG" warning lamptoensure thatentire SRSoperates properly.
Refer toRS-43 fordetails.

When SRSisnot activated inacollision:

CD
Check theSRS components usingthetable shown below:
• Ifthe SRS components showanyvisible damage suchasdents, cracks, ordeformation, replace
them withnewones.

@
Conduct self-diagnosis using"AIRBAG" warning lamptoensure thatentire SRSoperates properly.
Refer toRS-43 fordetails.

SRS inspection

Part SRSisactivated SRSisNOT activated
Air bag module REPLACE 1.Remove airbag module. Checkharness coverandconnectors fordamage,
Install withnew terminalsfordeformities, andharness forbinding.
bolts. 2.Install airbag module intothesteering wheeltocheck fitand alignment
with thewheel.
3. No damage found,reinstall withnewbolts.
4. Ifdamaged-REPLACE. Airbag must bedeployed beforediscarding.
Steering wheel REPLACE 1.Visually checksteering wheelfordeformities.
assembly (includ- 2.Check harness andconnectors fordamage, andterminals fordeformities.
ing diagnosis sen- 3.Check diagnosis sensorunitfordents, cracks ordeformities.
sor unit).
Donot remove diagnosis sensorunitfrom steering wheel.

4. Install airbag module tocheck fitor alignment withsteering wheel.
5. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall thesteering wheelassembly.
6.
If
damaged-REPLACE.
Spiral cable 1.Check spiralcablefordents, cracks ordeformities.
2. Check connectors andprotective tapefordamage.
3. Check
steering wheelfornoise, binding orheavy operation.
4.
If
no damage isfound, reinstall withnewbolts.
5. If
damaged-REPLACE.
Harness andCon- 1.
Check connectors forpoor connection, damage,andterminals fordeformities.
nectors 2.
Check harness forbinding, chafing,cuts,ordeformities.
3. Ifno damage isfound, reinstall theharness andconnectors.
4. Damaged-REPLACE damagedsectionofharness. Donot attempt torepair, spliceormodify any
SRS harness.

RS-45
•

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Checking SteeringWheelPlay

• With wheels inastraight-ahead position,checksteering
wheel play.

Steering wheelplay:
35 mm (1.38 in)orless

• Ifit is not within specification, checkthefollowing forloose
or worn components.

Steering gearassembly
Steering column
Front suspension andaxle
SST489B

OK
NGChecking
NeutralPosition onSteering Wheel
Pre-checking

• Make surethatwheel alignment iscorrect.

Wheel alignment:
Refer toSOS inFA section.

• Verify thatthesteering geariscentered beforeremoving
the steering wheel.

Checking
SST490BA
1.Check thatthesteering wheelisin the neutral position when
driving straight ahead.
2. Ifit is not inthe neutral position, removethesteering wheel
and reinstall itcorrectly.
3. Ifthe neutral position isbetween twoteeth,. loosen tie-rod
lock nuts. Turnthetie-rods bythe same amount inopposite
directions onboth leftand right sides.

Front Wheel Turning Angle •

1. Rotate steering wheelallthe way right andleft;measure
turning angle.

Turning angleoffull turns:
Refer toSOS inFA section.

2. Ifit is not within specification, checkrackstroke.

Rack stroke
"S":

Refer toSOS (ST-35).
SMA127 Checking GearHousing Movement

1. Check themovement ofsteering gearhousing duringsta-
tionary steering onadry paved surface.
• Apply aforce of49 N(5 kg, 11Ib) tosteering wheeltocheck
the gear housing movement.
Turn offignition keywhile checking.

Movement ofgear housing:

:I:
2 mm
(:I:
0.08 in)orless

2. Ifmovement exceedsthelimit, replace mountinsulator after
confirming properinstallation ofgear housing clamps.

ST-5