wheel alignment NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Owner's Manual

SST489B
Checking Steering Wheel PlayNJST0007With wheels in a straight-ahead position, check steering wheel
play.
Steering wheel play:
35 mm (1.38 in) or less
If it is not within specification, check the following for loose or
worn components.
Steering gear assembly
Steering column
Front suspension and axle
SST490BA
Checking Neutral Position on Steering WheelNJST0008PRE-CHECKINGNJST0008S01Make sure that wheel alignment is correct.
Wheel alignment:
Refer to SU-14, SDS.
Verify that the steering gear is centered before removing the
steering wheel.
CHECKINGNJST0008S021. Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when
driving straight ahead.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and
reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position is between two teeth, loosen tie-rod lock
nuts. Turn the tie-rods by the same amount in opposite direc-
tions on both left and right sides.
SMA127
Front Wheel Turning AngleNJST00091. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turn-
ing angle.
Turning angle of full turns:
Refer to SU-14, SDS.
2. If it is not within specification, check rack stroke.
Rack stroke “S”:
Refer to SDS, ST-30.
SST663B
Checking Gear Housing MovementNJST00101. Check the movement of steering gear housing during station-
ary steering on a dry paved surface.
Apply a force of 49 N (5 kg, 11 lb) to steering wheel to check
the gear housing movement.
Turn off ignition key while checking.
Movement of gear housing:
±2mm(±0.08 in) or less
2. If movement exceeds the limit, replace mount insulator after
confirming proper installation of gear housing clamps.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Checking Steering Wheel Play
ST-6

Wheel alignment (rear)...................................SU-18
Wheel bearing (front)........................................AX-3
Wheel bearing (rear) ......................................AX-23
Wheel hub (front)..............................................AX-5
Wheel hub (rear) ............................................AX-24
Wheel sensors (ABS) .....................................BR-70
Wheelarch height .............................................SU-6
Wheelbase (Dimensions) ................................GI-44
Width (Dimensions) .........................................GI-44
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WIPER - Wiring diagram ..............................EL-160
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Wiring Diagram (Cell code) list .....................EL-599
Wiring diagram - AT - LAN...............AT-194, AT-397
Wiring diagrams...............................................GI-12
Withdrawal lever (clutch) ..........................CL-17, 20
Wrist pin - See Piston pin inspection
(YD engine) ................................................EM-71
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-10