height NISSAN NAVARA 2005 Repair Owner's Guide

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E SUSPENSION
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FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions .............................................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 6
Components ............................................................. 6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 7
Front Suspension Parts ............................................ 7
Front Wheel Alignment ............................................. 7
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 7
CAMBER AND CASTER ....................................... 8
TOE-IN .................................................................. 8
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..................... 9
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ............... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 10
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 11
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 11
STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12UPPER LINK ............................................................. 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
LOWER LINK ............................................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT ... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
Inspection ............................................................... 15
SWINGING FORCE ............................................ 15
TURNING FORCE .............................................. 15
VERTICAL END PLAY ........................................ 15
KNUCKLE ................................................................. 16
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 19
General Specifications (Front) ................................ 19
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*
1) ................................ 19
Ball Joint ................................................................. 20
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*
1) .............................. 21

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEPFP:00000
Front Suspension PartsEES002KM
Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and
other damage.
lShake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then
check ball joint end play. Refer toFSU-15, "
Inspection".
lMake sure that the cotter pin is inserted in drive shaft end (4WD
models only).
lRetighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
lCheck shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.
lCheck suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks and other damage.
Front Wheel AlignmentEES002KN
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 toWT-3, "
Inspection".
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer toFA X - 5 , "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION".
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 rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer toFSU-21, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)". Suspension component torques : Refer toFSU-6,
"Components".SMA525A
SFA392B

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
CAMBER AND CASTER
1. Install CCK gauge attachment (SST: KV991040S0) as following procedure in wheel.
a. Remove wheel nuts (2), and install a guide bolt to hub bolt.
b. Screw center plate into plate.
c. Insert plate on guide bolt. Put spring in, and then evenly screw
both guide bolt nut. When fastening guide bolt nut, do not com-
pletely compress spring.
CAUTION:
Do not use any adapter for attaching the attachment.
d. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of center
plate and tightly contact them to measure.
2. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels
with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to
specifications.
3. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using
the adjusting bolts in the front lower link.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
NOTE:
Camber changes about 0°7' (0.12°), and caster changes about
0°12' (0.20°) with each graduation of one adjusting bolt. Refer to
table below for examples of lower link adjusting bolt effect on
camber and caster.
4. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification. Refer toFSU-6, "
Components".
TOE-IN
WARNING:
lAlways perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
lMake sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
MEIB9047E
Camber, caster,
kingpin inclination
angles:RefertoFSU-7, "Front Wheel
Alignment".
MEIB9048E
WEIA0115E
Rear adjusting
bolt1In 1Out 1In 1Out 0 0 1In 1Out
Front adjusting
bolt1Out 1In 1In 1Out 1In 1Out 0 0
Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)0(0) 0(0)0°14'
(0.23°)-0°14'
(- 0.23°)0°7'
(0.12°)-0°7'
(- 0.12°)0°7'
(0.12°)-0°7'
(- 0.12°)
Caster
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)-0°23'
(- 0.38°)0°23'
(0.38°)0(0) 0(0)0°12'
(0.20°)-0°12'
(- 0.20°)-0°12'
(- 0.20°)0°12'
(0.20°)

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both front tires
at the same height as hub center as shown. These marks are
measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” on the rear side of the front tires as
shown.
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180°
degrees (1/2 a turn).
CAUTION:
If the wheels have rotated more than 180°degrees (1/2
turn), start this procedure again from the beginning. Never
push the vehicle backward.
6. Measure the distance “B” on the front side of the front tires at the
same marks as shown. Total toe-in is calculated as “A” – “B”.
7. Adjust the toe-in by varying the length of the steering outer tie-
rods.
a. Loosen the outer tie-rod lock nuts.
b. Adjust the toe-in by screwing the outer tie-rods in or out.
c. Tighten the outer tie-rod lock nuts to specification.
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
NOTE:
Check front wheel turning angle after the toe-in inspection.
1. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges in straight ahead
position and rear wheels on stands so that vehicle can be level.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
2. Start engine and run at idle, turn steering wheel all the way right
and left, measure the turning angle.
lAny turning angles are not adjustable. If any of steering
angles are out of the specification, check if the following parts
are worn or damaged.
–Steering gear
–Steering column
–Front suspension components
If found that they are worn or damaged, replace them with new ones.
AFA050
Total toe-in : Refer toFSU-19, "Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*1)".
SFA234AC
Standard length “L” : Refer toPS-14, "POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINK-
AGE".
Lock nut : Refer toPS-14, "
Removal and
Installation".
SFA486A
Wheel turning angle
(full turn):RefertoFSU-19, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1)".
SFA439BA

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)EES002L0
King Cab
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Double Cab
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Engine type YD25
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Applied model XE XE XE, SE SE
Tire size 235/70R16 255/70R16 235/70R16 255/70R16 255/65R17
Front wheelarch height (Hf)833 - 863
(32.80 - 33.98)845 - 875
(33.27 - 34.45)846 - 876
(33.31 - 34.49)858 - 888
(33.78 - 34.96)861 - 891
(33.90 - 35.08)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)874 - 904
(34.41 - 35.59)877 - 907
(34.53 - 35.71)878 - 908
(34.57 - 35.75)891 - 921
(35.08 - 36.26)893 - 923
(35.16 - 36.34)
LEIA0085E
Engine type YD25
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Applied model SE XE XE, SE SE
Tire size 235/70R16 255/70R16 235/70R16 255/70R16 255/65R17
Front wheelarch height (Hf)832 - 862
(32.76 - 33.94)844 - 874
(33.23 - 34.41)846 - 876
(33.31 - 34.49)857 - 887
(33.74 - 34.92)860 - 890
(33.86 - 35.04)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)872 - 902
(34.33 - 35.51)885 - 915
(34.84 - 36.02)877 - 907
(34.53 - 35.71)889 - 919
(35.00 - 36.18)891 - 921
(35.08 - 36.26)
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Dimensions
EAS001DO
KING CAB
Unit: mm (in)
DOUBLE CAB
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & TyresEAS001DP
Drive Type 2WD 4WD
Tyre size 235/70R16 255/70R16 235/70R16 255/70R16 265/70R16 255/65R17
Overall length 5220 (205.5)
Overall width 1850 (72.8)
Overall height 1743 (68.6) 1756 (69.1) 1751 (68.9) 1766 (69.5) 1777 (70.0) 1771 (69.7)
Front tread width
1570 (61.8)
Rear tread width
Wheelbase 3200 (126.0)
Drive Type 2WD 4WD
Tyre size 255/70R16 255/65R17 235/70R16 255/70R16 265/70R16 255/65R17
Overall length 5220 (205.5)
Overall width 1850 (72.8)
Overall height
(with Roof Rack)1881 (74.1) 1885 (74.2) 1873 (73.7) 1888 (74.3) 1899 (74.8) 1893 (74.5)
Overall height
(without Roof Rack)1771 (69.7) 1775 (69.9) 1764 (69.4) 1779 (70.0) 1789 (70.4) 1784 (70.2)
Front tread width
1570 (61.8)
Rear tread width
Wheelbase 3200 (126.0)
Drive Type Road wheel Tyre Spare tyre size
All16 X 7J Steel 235/70R16 235/70R16
16 X 7J Aluminum Alloy235/70R16 235/70R16
255/70R16 255/70R16
17 X 7J Aluminum Alloy 255/65R17 255/65R17

IDX-4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Engine control system diagram and chart .........EC-15
Engine coolant ....................................................CO-7
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ....EC-103
Engine oil .............................................................LU-5
Engine oil filter replacement .............................MA-26
Engine oil precautions ..........................................GI-7
Engine removal ...............................................EM-106
Engine room cover ............................................EM-20
Engine serial number ..........................................GI-58
Evaporator ....................................ATC-149,MTC-129
Exhaust manifold ..............................................EM-34
Exhaust system ...................................................EX-2
Exhaust system inspection ..................................EX-2
Expansion valve ............................ATC-150,MTC-130
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F/FOG - Wiring diagram .....................................LT-74
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ..EC-248,EC-254,EC-260,
EC-266
Final drive pre-inspection .................................FFD-18
Final drive removal and installation ..RFD-14,RFD-81
Flow charts .........................................................GI-24
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................AT-118
Fluids ................................................................MA-14
Fluorescent leak detector .............ATC-150,MTC-131
Flywheel (clutch) ................................................CL-17
Flywheel runout ..............................................EM-134
Fog lamp, front ....................................................LT-71
Foot lamp ..........................................................LT-145
Fork rod (M/T) ....................................................MT-23
Freeze frame data .............................................EC-28
Front brake solenoid valve .................AT-137,AT-139
Front bumper ......................................................EI-15
Front case (Transfer) ..........................TF-114,TF-120
Front combination lamp removal and installationLT-30
Front door ................BL-118,BL-120,BL-126,GW-35
Front Door Trim ..................................................EI-30
Front drive shaft (Transfer) ...TF-114,TF-120,TF-133
Front final drive removal and installation (4WD) ...........
FFD-15
Front fog lamp .....................................................LT-71
Front passenger air bag ..................................SRS-40
Front seat ...........................................................SE-20
Front seat belt ............................................SB-3,SB-5
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ...............SRS-3,SRS-47
Front side air bag ............................................SRS-43
Front washer ......................................................WW-4
Front wiper .........................................................WW-4
FRPS - Wiring diagram ....................................EC-120
FTS - Wiring diagram .......................................EC-115
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) .EC-20
Fuel filler lid ......................................................BL-136
Fuel filter ............................................................EC-23
Fuel filter replacement ..........................................FL-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................DI-4
Fuel injection control system .............................EC-18
Fuel injector ............EC-25,EC-123,EC-125,EC-237
Fuel injector and fuel tube ................................EM-44
Fuel leak ............................................................EC-88
Fuel line inspection ..............................................FL-3
Fuel pumpEC-86,EC-217,EC-245,EC-251,EC-258,
EC-263
Fuel pump(Learning Value Clearing) .................EC-24
Fuel rail pressure sensor .................................EC-118
Fuel system .........................................................FL-3
Fuel tank ..............................................................FL-9
Fuel temperature sensor ..................................EC-113
Fuse ......................................................PG-74,PG-84
Fuse and fusible link box ..................................PG-84
Fusible link ............................................PG-74,PG-84
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Garage jack and safety stand .............................GI-52
Gauges .................................................................DI-4
Gear components (M/T) ....................................MT-21
Generator ...........................................................SC-14
Generator - See Alternator ................................SC-14
Glass ........................GW-11,GW-35,GW-38,GW-43
Glove box lamp ................................................LT-162
GLOW - Wiring diagram ..................................EC-296
Glow plug ............................................EM-41,EC-295
Glow relay ........................................................EC-295
Grease ..............................................................MA-14
Ground distribution ...........................................PG-27
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H/AIM - Wiring diagram .....................................LT-66
Harness connector ............................................PG-75
Harness layout ..................................................PG-38
Hazard warning lamp .........................................LT-97
Headlamp aiming control ...................................LT-66
Headlamp leveler - See Headlamp aiming control ........
LT-66
Headlamp removal and installation ....................LT-30
Heat up switch .................................................EC-319
Heated seat .......................................................SE-12
Heater and cooling unit (Heater core) ..........ATC-124,
ATC-127
,MTC-103,MTC-106
Heater unit (heater core) ..............ATC-124,ATC-127,
MTC-103
,MTC-106
HEATUP - Wiring diagram ...............................EC-320
Height (Dimensions) ...........................................GI-60
HFC134a (R134a) system precaution .ATC-4,MTC-4
HFC134a (R134a) system service procedureATC-138,
MTC-118
HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ........ATC-16,
MTC-16
HFC134a system service equipment precaution ..........
ATC-12
,MTC-12
High and low reverse clutch solenoid valve ....AT-147,
AT-149
HLC - Wiring diagram ......................................WW-41
Horn .................................................................WW-59
HORN - Wiring diagram ...................................WW-59
How to erase DTC .............................................EC-27

FRONT FOG LAMP
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Aiming AdjustmentEKS00P4D
The fog lamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. Before performing aiming
adjustment, make sure of the following.
lKeep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
lPlace vehicle on level surface.
lSee that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant, engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and
tools). Have the driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjustment
screw.
NOTE:
Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust. Turn screw clockwise to raise
pattern and counterclockwise to lower pattern.
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the fog
lamp lens as shown.
2. Turn front fog lamps ON.
3. Remove front portion of fender protector(s) for adjusting screw
access. Refer toEI-22, "
Removal and Installation of Front
Fender Protector".
4. Adjust front fog lamps using adjusting screw so that the top edge
of the high intensity zone is 100 mm (4 in) below the height of
the fog lamp centers as shown.
lWhen performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the headlamps
and opposite fog lamp.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove cylinder tubes from gear housing assembly.
2. Remove rear cover cap from gear-sub assembly.
3. Using a rear cover wrench [SST: KV489Q0030] (A) to remove
rear cover from pinion assembly.
4. Remove O-ring A using a flat-bladed screwdriver, and pull out
rear cover.
5. Measure adjusting screw height “H”, and loosen adjusting
screw.
CAUTION:
lDo not loosen adjusting screw 2 turns or more.
lReplace steering gear assembly if adjusting screw is
loosened 2 turns or more and it is removed.
6. Remove pinion assembly from gear housing assembly.
7. Loosen outer socket lock nut, and remove outer socket.
8. Remove boot clamp, and then remove boot from inner socket.
CAUTION:
Do not damage inner socket and gear housing assembly
when removing boot. Inner socket and gear housing assembly must be replaced if inner socket
and gear housing assembly are damaged because it may cause foreign material interfusion.
9. Remove inner socket from gear housing assembly.
10. Drill out the clinching part of gear housing assembly (end cover
assemblyside)outerrimwitha3mm(0.12in)drillbit.[Drillfor
approximately 1.5 mm (0.059 in) depth.]
SGIA1331E
SGIA0508E
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10. Decide on the neutral position for the rack.
11. Install rear cover cap to gear sub-assembly.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the projection of rear cover cap is aligned
with the marking position of gear housing assembly.
12. Apply recommended thread locking sealant to the thread (2
turns thread), and then screw in the adjusting screw until it
reaches height “H” from gear housing assembly measured
before disassembling.
13. Move rack assembly 10 strokes throughout the full stroke so that
the parts can fit with each other.
14. Measure pinion rotating torque within±180°of neutral position
of the rack assembly using the preload gauge [SST] and preload
adapter [SST]. Stop the gear at the point where highest torque is
read.
15. Loosen adjusting screw and retighten to 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48
in-lb), and then loosen by 20 to 40°.
16. Measure pinion rotating torque using the preload adapter [SST]
and preload gauge [SST] to make sure that the measured value
is within the standard. Readjust if the value is outside the stan-
dard. Replace steering gear assembly if the value is outside the
standard after readjusting or adjusting screw rotating torque is 5
N·m (0.51 kg-m, 44 in-lb) or less.
17. Apply recommended thread locking sealant to inner socket and turn pinion fully to left with inner socket
installed to gear housing assembly.Rack stroke : 84 mm (3.31 in)
SGIA0877E
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Pinion rotating torque standard
Around neutral position
(within±100°)AverageA0.8 - 2.0 N·m
(0.09 - 0.20 kg-m, 7.0 - 17 in-lb)
Maximum variation B 2.3 N·m (0.23 kg-m, 20 in-lb)
SGIA0936E