wheel bolts NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001 Service Owner's Guide

Collision Diagnosis=NLRS0033FOR FRONTAL COLLISIONNLRS0033S07To repair the SRS, perform the following steps.
When SRS (except the side air bag modules) is activated in a collision:
1) Replace the diagnosis sensor unit.
2) Remove the air bag modules (except the side air bag modules) and front seat belt pre-tensioner assem-
blies.
3) Check the SRS components using the table shown below:
+Replace any SRS components showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks and deformation).
4) Install new air bag modules (except the side air bag module) and front seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies.
5) Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II or“AIR BAG”warning lamp. Refer to“SRS Operation Check”
for details (RS-45). Ensure entire SRS operation properly.
When SRS is not activated in a collision:
1) Check the SRS components using the table shown below:
+Replace any SRS components showing visible signs of damage (dents, cracks and deformation).
2) Conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II or“AIR BAG”warning lamp. Refer to“SRS Operation Check”
for details (RS-45). Ensure entire SRS operation properly.
SRS Inspection (For frontal collision)NLRS0033S0701
Part SRS is activated SRS is NOT activated
Air bag module (driver
and front passenger
side)REPLACE
Install with new spe-
cial bolts coated with
bonding agent.1. Remove air bag module. Check harness cover and connectors for damage,
terminals for deformities, and harness for binding.
2.
a. Install driver air bag module into the steering wheel to check fit and alignment
with the wheel.
b. Install front passenger air bag module into the instrument panel to check fit
with the instrument panel.
3. No damage found, reinstall with new bolts coated with bonding agent.
4. If damaged—REPLACE. Install air bag modules with new special bolts coated
with bonding agent. Air bag must be deployed before discarding.
Front seat belt pre-
tensioner assemblyREPLACE
Install seat belt pre-
tensioner with new
bolts.1. Remove front seat belt pre-tensioners.
Check harness cover and connectors for damage, terminals for deformities,
and harness for binding.
2. Check belts for damage and anchors for loose mounting.
3. Check retractor for smooth operation.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall front seat belt pre-tensioner assembly.
5. If damaged—REPLACE. Install the front seat belt pre-tensioners with new bolts
coated with bonding agent. Front seat belt pre-tensioners must be deployed
before discarding.
Diagnosis sensor unit REPLACE
Install with new bolts
coated with bonding
agent.1. Check case for dents, cracks or deformities.
2. Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. If no damage is found, reinstall with new special bolts and ground bolt coated
with bonding agent.
4. If damaged—REPLACE. Install diagnosis sensor unit with new special bolts
and ground bolt coated with bonding agent.
Steering wheel 1. Visually check steering wheel for deformities.
2. Check harness (built into steering wheel) and connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
3. Install driver air bag module to check fit or alignment with steering wheel.
4. Check steering wheel for excessive free play.
5. If no damage is found, reinstall with bolts.
6. If damaged—REPLACE.
Spiral cable 1. Visually check spiral cable and combination switch for damage.
2. Check connectors and protective tape for damage.
3. Check steering wheel for noise, binding or heavy operation.
4. If no damage is found, reinstall with bolts.
5. If damaged—REPLACE.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Collision Diagnosis
RS-66

SRS266
+Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel.
a) Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
b) Make sure that the spiral cable is in the neutral position.
The neutral position is detected by turning left 2.5 revolutions
from the right end position. Align the two marks (
).
CAUTION:
The spiral cable may snap due to steering operation if the
cable is installed in an improper position.
Also, with the steering linkage disconnected, the cable may
snap by turning the steering wheel beyond the limited number
of turns. (The spiral cable can be turned up to 2.5 turns from
the neutral position to both the right and left.)
SST777C
+Remove steering wheel with Tool.
SST329C
STEERING COLUMNNLST0018S02+Remove key interlock cable (CVT models).
SST800A
+When installing steering column, fingertighten all lower bracket
and clamp retaining bolts; then tighten them securely. Do not
apply undue stress to steering column.
+When attaching coupling joint, be sure tightening bolt faces
cutout portion.
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
ST-11

Removal and InstallationNLST0022
NST050
1. Lower joint
2. Washer
3. Gear and linkage assembly4. Upper gear housing mounting
bracket
5. Rack mounting insulator6. Lower gear housing mounting
bracket
7. Cotter pin
SFA455BA
CAUTION:
+The rotation of the spiral cable (SRS“Air bag”component
part) is limited. If the steering gear must be removed, set
the front wheels in the straight-ahead direction. Do not
rotate the steering column while the steering gear is
removed.
+Remove the steering wheel before removing the steering
lower joint to avoid damaging the SRS spiral cable.
+Detach tie-rod outer sockets from knuckle arms with Tool.
1. Remove stabilizer fixing bolts. Refer to SU-12,“Removal and
Installation”.
2. Disconnect lower joint.
3. Remove gear housing mounting bracket fixing bolts.
4. Remove steering gear assembly.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation
ST-16

SST879C
+Install pipe connector.
+Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pres-
sure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tightening
will damage threads of connector or O-ring.
Connector tightening torque:
1 Low-pressure side
27-39N·m (2.8 - 4.0 kg-m, 20 - 29 ft-lb)
2 High-pressure side
15-25N·m (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft-lb)
+The O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that
in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper
O-ring.
SST824A
+Initially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to
29 to 39 N·m (3 to 4 kg-m, 22 to 29 ft-lb). Then tighten further
to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be
installed.
CAUTION:
Tightening torque must not exceed 49 N·m (5 kg-m, 36 ft-lb).
NOTE:
Only the dust boot, tie-rod inner socket and tie-rod outer socket can
be disassembled on models for Europe.
SST819A
+Before removing lower joint from gear, set gear in neutral
(wheels in straight-ahead position). After removing lower joint,
put matching mark on pinion shaft and pinion housing to record
neutral position.
+To install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection.
Attach lower joint by aligning matching marks of pinion shaft
and pinion housing.
+Tighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts.
InspectionNLST0024Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent or DEXRONTMIII or
equivalent. Blow dry with compressed air, if available.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
ST-17

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT SUSPENSION PARTSNLSU0006Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
+Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
+Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
+Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “FRONT SUSPENSION”, SU-5.
SFA392B
+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.
If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace trans-
verse link.
SFA818AA
+Check spring height from top of wheelarch to the ground.
a) Vehicle must be unladen*, parked on a level surface, and tires
checked for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator
must not be showing).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
b) Bounce vehicle up and down several times before measuring.
Standard height: Refer to SDS, SU-16.
c) Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for
worn springs or suspension parts.
SSU031
+Check suspension ball joint end play.
a) Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
b) Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip
on lower edge of brake caliper.
c) Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is
depressed.
d) Place a pry bar between transverse link and inner rim of road
wheel.
e) While raising and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial
indicator value.
Vertical end play: 0 mm (0 in)
f) If ball joint movement is beyond specifications, remove and
replace it.
BALANCING WHEELSNLSU0042+Adjust wheel balance using road wheel center.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer to SDS, SU-16.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-6

SFA181A
Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNLSU00181. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
2. Remove tie-rod ball joint.
3. Remove strut lower bracket fixing bolts and nuts.
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly tapping drive
shaft end.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when
removing drive shaft.
SFA113AD
5. Separate lower ball joint stud from knuckle with suitable tool.
Refer to AX-5,“FRONT AXLE—Wheel Hub and Knuckle”.
SSU033
6. Remove fixing bolts.
7. Remove transverse link and lower ball joint.
8. During installation, final tightening must be carried out at curb
weight with tires on the ground.
Tightening torque:
Refer to“FRONT SUSPENSION”, SU-10.
9. After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to“ON-VE-
HICLE SERVICE—Front Wheel Alignment”, SU-8.
INSPECTIONNLSU0019Transverse LinkNLSU0019S01+Check transverse link for damage, cracks or deformation.
Replace it if necessary.
+Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation.
Replace transverse link if necessary.
SFA858A
Lower Ball JointNLSU0019S02+Check ball joint for play. Replace transverse link assembly if
any of the following cases occur. Ball stud is worn, play in axial
direction is excessive or joint is hard to swing.
Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that
ball joint is properly broken in.
Swinging force“A”:
(measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud):
7.8 - 82.4 N (0.8 - 8.4 kg, 1.8 - 18.5 lb)
Turning torque“B”:
0.50 - 4.90 N·m (5.1 - 50 kg-cm, 4.4 - 43.4 in-lb)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint
SU-13

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR SUSPENSION PARTSNLSU0029Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or dam-
age.
+Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
SSU036
+Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to“REAR SUSPENSION”, SU-18.
SMA113
+Check shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check wheelarch height. Refer to“On-vehicle Service”,
“FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS”, SU-6.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTNLSU0030Before checking rear wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
SFA975B
Preliminary InspectionNLSU0030S01Aluminum wheelNLSU0030S01011. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If
deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS, SU-16.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-19

SRA695A
SSU038
REMOVALNLSU0031S01CAUTION:
+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
INSTALLATIONNLSU0031S02+Install suspension assembly.
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid“DOT 4”.
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-22.
5. Install brake hydraulic lines and tighten flare nuts.
:15-18N·m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
6. Install ABS wheel sensor.
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNLSU0032Remove shock absorber upper and lower fixing nuts.
Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
REAR SUSPENSION
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
SU-23