NISSAN NAVARA 2005 Repair Workshop Manual

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shock Absorber Assembly
lCheck for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
lCheck for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
lCheck piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration and
replace if necessary.
Coil Spring
lCheck for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as
shown.
2. Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown in line
with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.
lThe step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of
vehicle.
3. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer toFSU-6,
"Components".
lUse a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
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STABILIZER BAR
STABILIZER BAR
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Removal and InstallationEES002KQ
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front valance center.
2. Remove engine undercover.
3. Remove connecting rod nuts, as shown.
4. Loosen top bolts for stabilizer bar mounting brackets, then
remove lower bolts from mounting brackets and remove stabi-
lizer bar.
5. Remove bushings from stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
lCheck stabilizer bar for twist and deformation. Replace if necessary.
lCheck rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lTighten all nuts and bolts to specification with vehicle under unladen conditions. Refer toFSU-6, "Compo-
nents".
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UPPER LINK
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Removal and InstallationEES002KR
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.
4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.
5. Remove upper link mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Upper Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Upper Link Ball Joint
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lTighten all nuts and bolts to specification with vehicle under unladen conditions. Refer toFSU-6, "Compo-
nents".
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
lAfter installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer toFSU-7, "Front
Wheel Alignment". Tool number : ST29020001
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LOWER LINK
LOWER LINK
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Removal and InstallationEES002KS
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod. Refer toFSU-12, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove lower shock absorber bolt.
4. Remove steering knuckle. Refer toFSU-16, "
Removal and Installation".
5. Remove lower link adjusting bolts and nuts, then the lower link.
6. Remove the jounce bumper from the lower link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Lower Link
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Lower Link Bushing
Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lInstall cam bolts as shown.
lTighten all nuts and bolts to specification with vehicle under
unladen conditions. Refer toFSU-6, "
Components".
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
lAfter installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within
specification. Refer toFSU-7, "
Front Wheel Alignment".
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINTPFP:40110
Removal and InstallationEES002KT
The ball joints are part of the upper and lower links. Refer toFSU-13, "Removal and Installation"(upper link),
FSU-14, "
Removal and Installation"(lower link).
InspectionEES002KU
lCheck the ball joint for excessive play. Replace the upper or lower link assembly if any of the following
exists:
lBall joint stud is worn.
lBalljointishardtoswing.
lBall joint play in axial directions or end play is excessive.
SWINGING FORCE
NOTE:
Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball
joint is properly broken in.
TURNING FORCE
NOTE:
Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball
joint is properly broken in.
VERTICAL END PLAY
Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and the cover clamp if necessary.
NOTE:
Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball
joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.Swinging force “A” (Measurment point at either cotter
pin hole or groove of ball stud)
Upper : 7.8 - 54.9 N (0.8 - 5.6 kg-f, 1.8 - 12.3 lb-f) at
hole
Lower : 7.8 - 54.9 N (0.8 - 5.6 kg-f, 1.8 - 12.3 lb-f) at
groove
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Turning torque “B”
: 0.49 - 3.43 N·m (0.05 - 0.35 kg-m, 4 - 30 in-lb)
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Vertical end play “C” : 0 mm (0 in)
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KNUCKLE
KNUCKLE
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEES002KV
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are within specifications. Refer toFSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
Removal and InstallationEES002KW
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper. Reposition it aside with wire. Refer to
BR-26, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly".
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Disconnect wheel sensor and remove bracket from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. On 4WD models remove cotter pin, then using a hub lock nut wrench, remove lock nut from drive shaft.
6. Remove steering outer socket cotter pin at steering knuckle, then loosen mounting nut.
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle 6. Wheel sensor bracket
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KNUCKLE
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7. Disconnect steering outer socket from steering knuckle using
Tool. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to threads and to prevent Tool from
coming off suddenly, temporarily tighten mounting nut.
8. On 4WD models remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing
assembly using a suitable extractor.
9. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.
10. Separate upper link ball joint from steering knuckle using Tool.
11. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle, then separate lower
link ball joint from steering knuckle.
12. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
13. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts.
14. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
lPerform ball joint inspection. Refer toFSU-15, "Inspection". Tool number : HT72520000
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Tool number : ST29020001
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KNUCKLE
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lRefer toFSU-6, "Components"for tightening torques.
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.
lWhen installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
NOTE:
When not using the alignment mark, refer toBR-24, "
FRONT
DISC BRAKE".
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
lPerform wheel alignment. Refer toFSU-7, "Front Wheel Align-
ment".
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General Specifications (Front)EES002KX
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)EES002KY
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 35°28¢(35.47°)
*3: Target value 31°19¢(31.32°)
*4: Target value 35°46¢(35.77°)
*5: Target value 31°37¢(31.62°) Suspension type Independent double wishbone coil over shock
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
StabilizerStandard equipment
Drive type2WD 4WD
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum -0°45¢(-0.75°)-0°10¢(-0.17°)
Nominal 0°15¢(0.25°)0°20¢(0.33°)
Maximum 0°45¢(0.75°)0°50¢(0.83°)
Left and right difference 0°45¢(0.75°)orless
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 2°5¢(2.08°)-0°56¢(-0.93°)
Nominal 2°35¢(2.58°)2°26¢(2.43°)
Maximum 3°5¢(3.08°)2°56¢(2.93°)
Left and right difference 0°45¢(0.75°)orless
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 12°31¢(12.52°)12°10¢(12.17°)
Nominal 13°1¢(13.02°)12°40¢(12.67°)
Maximum 13°31¢(13.52°)13°10¢(13.17°)
Drive type2WD 4WD
Total toe-inDistance (A-B)Minimum 1.7 mm (0.07 in) 1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Nominal 2.7 mm (0.11 in) 2.2 mm (0.09 in)
Maximum 3.7 mm (0.15 in) 3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Angle (left, right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0°4¢(0.07°)0°3¢(0.05°)
Nominal 0°6¢(0.10°)0°5¢(0.08°)
Maximum 0°8¢(0.13°)0°7¢(0.12°)
Wheel turning angle (full turn)Inside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)33°28¢–35°28¢*
2
(33.47°– 35.47°)33°46¢–35°46¢*
4
(33.77°– 35.77°)
Outside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)29°19¢–31°19¢*
3
(29.32°– 31.32°)29°37¢–31°37¢*
5
(29.62°– 31.62°)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Ball Joint
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Swinging force “A” 7.8 - 54.9 N (0.8 - 5.6 kg-f, 1.8 - 12.3 lb-f)
Turning torque “B” 0.49 - 3.43 N·m (0.05 - 0.35 kg-m, 4 - 30 in-lb)
Vertical end play “C”0mm(0in)
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