wheel alignment NISSAN TIIDA 2009 Service Repair Manual

CL-8EM-195CL-12CL-15EM-216SUSPECTED PARTS (Possible cause)
CLUTCH PEDAL (Inspection and adjustment)
CLUTCH LINE (Air in line)
ENGINE MOUNTING (Loose)
CSC (Concentric slave cylinder) (Worn, dirty or damaged)
CLUTCH DISC (Out of true)
CLUTCH DISC (Runou t is excessive)
CLUTCH DISC (Lining broken)
CLUTCH DISC (Dirty or burned)
CLUTCH DISC (Oily)
CLUTCH DISC (Worn out)
CLUTCH DISC (Hardened)
CLUTCH DISC (Lack of spline grease)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Damaged)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Out of tip alignment)
PRESSURE PLATE (Distortion)
FLYWHEEL (Distortion)
Symptom Clutch grabs/chatters 1 2 2 2 2 2
Clutch pedal spongy 1
Clutch noisy 1
Clutch slips 1 2 2 3 4 5
Clutch does not disengage 1 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7

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2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the torque member bolts using power tool. Then repo-
sition the torque member and brake caliper assembly aside with wire. Refer to BR-25 .
CAUTION:
Do not depress 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. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-32 .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint (3) boot using Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the outer so cket nut installed to prevent
damage to threads and to pr event the ball joint remover or
suitable tool from suddenly coming off.
7. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
8. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut using power tool. CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the hub lock nut inst alled to prevent damage to threads.
9. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem- bly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer
or suitable tool, and then remove hub lock nut.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and
drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above pro-
cedure.
10. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem- bly and support the drive shaft.
CAUTION:
• Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when
removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly,
• Do not excessively extend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to hang do wn. Support the entire drive shaft.
11. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, and then remove splash guard and wheel hub and bear- ing assembly from steering knuckle.

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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
12. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, " Component " .
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Knuckle Inspection
Check for any deformity, cracks, or other damage on t he wheel hub assembly and knuckle, replace if neces-
sary.
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted,
replace the wheel hub assembly.
• Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.
• Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to
FSU-15, " Removal and Installation " transverse link and
PS-13, " Disassembly and Assembly " steering outer
socket ball joint.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
wheel hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckl e. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, " Wheel
Alignment Inspection " .
• When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-29, " Disassembly
and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly " .) WDIA0367E
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CONTENTS
FRONT SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary fo r Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
Cautions .............................................................. ......3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ......4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY .............. .....7 On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .....................
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Wheel Alignment Inspecti on .....................................7
Component .......................................................... ....10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....11
COIL SPRING AND STRUT .............................. 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....12
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....12
TRANSVERSE LI NK ......................................... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....15
STABILIZER BAR ............................................. 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....16
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 17
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ............................... ....17
Ball Joint .............................................................. ....18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ....19

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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedur e without Cowl Top Cover INFOID:0000000004305858
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield.
Cautions INFOID:0000000004305859
• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening mu st be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
• After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
• Self-lock nuts are not reusable. A lways use new ones when installing. WEIA0178E

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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, "
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PS-5, "
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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
Symptom Noise
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Shake × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × × × × × ×
Shimmy × × × × × × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × × × × × × ×

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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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 bet ween 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 Inspection INFOID:0000000004305864
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and r eplace 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 calib rated 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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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, adj ust toe-in by varying the length of between steering
outer socket and inner socket. SFA234AC
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Removal and Installation
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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-32 .
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-195, " 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-32 .
13. Upper link (right) 14. Front suspension member 15. Member stay
16. Cap Front SGIA1297E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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