NISSAN LATIO 2010 Service Repair Manual

FSU-4
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000005397058
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from thos e of special tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV991040S0
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CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolt
3. Nut
4. Spring
5. Center plate
6. KV99104020 Adapter A a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV99104030 Adapter B b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV99104040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV99104050 Adapter D d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia. Measuring wheel alignment
ST35652000
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St rut attac hm en t Disassembling and assembling strut
HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint remover Removing steering outer socket
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(J-49286-1)
Drift and pull gauge Measuring drift and pull
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(J-44372)
Pull gauge Measuring steering wheel turning force
and ball joint swinging force
S-NT498
ZZA0807D
NT146
AWEIA0156ZZ
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PREPARATIONFSU-5
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Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000005397059
Tool name Description
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring
Power tool Removing nuts, bolts and screws
S-NT717
PIIB1407E
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FSU-6
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000005397060
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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FSU-10FSU-13FSU-10FSU-10FSU-19FSU-10FSU-17FSU-16
FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible cause an
d SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Strut deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise
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Shake ×××× × ×××××××
Vibration ××××× ××× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ×××× ××
Shudder ××× ×××× ××
Poor quality ride or handling ××××× ××××××
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-7
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000005397061
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and replace as necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionINFOID:0000000005397062
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before
making any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-6, "
Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-6, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service" .
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-19, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)" .
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
• This type of alignment is re commended for any NISSAN vehicle.
• The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
• The alignment machine itself should be ca pable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
• The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated. • Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
• Check with the manufacturer of your specific a lignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-17, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*)" .
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignm ent machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
• The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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FSU-8
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
• This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com- pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
• Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After inst alling the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
• See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES INSPECTION
• Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install the CCK gauge attachment [SST: KV991040S0] with the following procedure on wheel, then measure
wheel alignment.
1. Remove three wheel nuts, and install the guide bolts to hub bolt.
2. Screw the adapter into the plate unt il it contacts the plate tightly.
3. Screw the center plate into the plate.
4. Insert the plate assembly on the guide bolt. Put the spring in, and then evenly screw the three guide bolt nuts. When fastening
the guide nuts, do not completely compress the spring.
5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of the center plate and tightly contact them to measure.
CAUTION:
• If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside
the specification, check front suspension parts for wear
and damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is
detected.
• Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection
is required.
TOE-IN INSPECTION
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WARNING:
• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Make sure that no person is in fr ont of vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft). Tool number : KV991040S0 ( — )
SEIA0240E
Camber, caster, kingpi
n inclination angles:
Refer to FSU-17, "
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)" .
SEIA0241E
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-9
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3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.
4. Measure distance (A) from rear side.
5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
CAUTION:
If 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 (B) from front side.
7. Use the formula below to calculate total toe-in.
• If the total toe-in is outside the specification, adjust toe-in by varying the length of between steeringouter socket and inner socket.
AFA050
SFA234AC
Total toe-in = A - B
For total toe-in specification, refer to FSU-17, "
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)" .
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FSU-10
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Component
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1. Strut mounting insulator 2. Strut mounting bearing 3. Coil spring
4. Bound bumper 5. Strut 6. Steering knuckle
7. Stabilizer clamp 8. Stabilizer bushing9. Stabilizer connecting rod
10. Transverse link 11. Stabilizer bar12. Upper link (left)
AWEIA0134GB
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-11
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005397064
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to PS-9, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front tires from vehicle using a power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-34
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CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod (1) with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod
(1) from strut assembly.
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the Tool fr om suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-191, "
Component" .
8. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
9. Set jack under front suspension member.
10. Remove upper side bolts of upper link.
11. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from vehicle.
12. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-10, "
Component" .
• Perform final tightening of each of parts (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing front suspension assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection" .
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-34
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13. Upper link (right)14. Front suspension member15. Member stay
16. Cap Front
SGIA1297E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SGIA1298E
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FSU-12
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005397065
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel. Refer to EI-22, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-34, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Refer to BR-12, "
Rear Brake Tube and Hose" .
5. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabi- lizer connecting rod from strut assembly.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, "
Component" .
7. Remove the strut mounting insulator bolts, then remove strut assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-10, "
Component" .
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the strut assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection"
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• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-34
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• Attach strut mounting insulator as shown.
DisposalINFOID:0000000005719809
1. Set strut assembly horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-pressed gas.
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
WEIA0179E
MEIA0014E
JPEIA0160ZZ
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3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000005397066
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut assembly.
1. Install Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut att achment to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between strut mounting bearing and spring lower
seat (on strut) until coil spring is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure the spring compressor is securely attached to the
coil spring before co mpressing coil spring.
3. Make sure coil spring with spring compressor between strut mounting bearing and spring lower seat (strut) is free. Then
remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so
that piston rod does not turn.
4. Remove strut mounting insulator, strut mounting bearing, and bound bumper from strut.
5. Remove coil spring with spring compressor, and then gradually release a spring compressor. CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the strut attachment from strut.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut Inspection
Check the following:
• Strut for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace it if necessary.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or di stortion, and replace it if necessary.
• For oil leakage, and replace it if necessary.
Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection
Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace it if malfunction is detected.
Coil Spring Inspection
Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage, and replace it if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when installing com ponents to strut.
A : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
WEIA0180E
SEIA0297E
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