1999 NISSAN PRIMERA tires

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page
BR-23, 26, 33
BR-23 26, 33
BR-23, 33
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BR-31, 37, 43
BR-31, 37, 43
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BR-31, 37
NHV in PD section
NHV in PD section
NHV in FA, RA section
NHV in FA section
NHV in FA section
NHV in FA section
NHV in ST section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damaged
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
AXLE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoise x x xxxxxxxx
Shake x xxxxxx
Shimmy, Judderxxxxxxx xxx x
X : Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLE SHOOTING
BR-6

Bulb Replacement
The headlamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replace-
able halogen bulb. The bulb can be replaced from the engine
compartment side without removing the headlamp body.

Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb.
Never touch the glass envelope.
1. Disconnect the battery cable.
2. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise until it is free
from the headlamp reflector, and then remove it.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the back side of the
bulb.
4. Remove the headlamp bulb carefully. Do not shake or rotate
the bulb when removing it.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not leave headlamp reflector without bulb for a long
period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering head-
lamp body may affect the performance of the headlamp.
Remove headlamp bulb from the headlamp reflector just
before a replacement bulb is installed.
Aiming Adjustment
When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, use an aiming
machine, aiming wall screen or headlamp tester. Aimers should
be in good repair, calibrated and operated in accordance with
respective operation manuals.
If any aimer is not available, aiming adjustment can be done as
follows:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
b. Place vehicle and tester on one and same flat surface.
c. See that there is no-load in vehicle (coolant, engine oil
filled up to correct level and full fuel tank) other than the
driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver’s position).
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to“0”when performing aiming
adjustment on vehicles equipped with headlamp aiming
control.
SEL995K Rubber
capOpenBulb cover
Lock
Push
to
remove
SEL466V
HEADLAMP (without Daytime Light System)—Conventional Type—
EL-70

Aiming Adjustment
Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the follow-
ing.
a. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
b. Place vehicle on level ground.
c. Check 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.
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the
fog lamp lens as shown at left.
2. Turn front fog lamps ON.
3. Adjust front fog lamps so that the top edge of the high inten-
sity zone is 100 mm (4 in) below the height of the fog lamp
centers as shown at left.

When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the head-
lamps and opposite fog lamp.
Bulb Specifications
Item Wattage (W)
Front fog lamp 55
NEL553 Aiming adjusting screw
MEL327G
7.6 m (25 ft)
Screen
Main axis of light
MEL328G Vertical centerline
ahead of left fog lamp
Car
axis Top edge of high
intensity zoneVertical centerline
ahead of right
fog lamp
Floor to center
of foglamp lens
(height of fog
lamp centers)
.100 (4).100 (4)
High-intensity areas
Unit: mm (in)
FRONT FOG LAMP
EL-111

8. Remove the following parts:
IRH and LH front tires
IUndercovers
ISplash covers
IRH and LH brake caliper assemblies
:54-64N×m (5.5 - 6.5 kg-m, 40 - 47 ft-lb)
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.
IRH & LH drive shaft. Refer to FA section (ªDrive Shaftº,
ªFRONT AXLEº).
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage tran-
saxle side grease seal.
IDisconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle.
Control rod:
:14-18N×m (1.4 - 1.8 kg-m, 10 - 13 ft-lb)
Support rod:
:35-47N×m (3.6 - 4.8 kg-m, 26 - 35 ft-lb)
ICenter member
IFront exhaust tube
IStabilizer bar
ICooling fan
IRadiator
ICylinder head front mounting bracket
IRemove air duct and disconnect wires, harness, pipes, hoses
and so on.
9. Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine
mountings.
When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use
special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.
10. Remove engine with transaxle as shown.
SEM174D
NEM330
.SEM875DA
SEM419D
ENGINE REMOVALQG
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
EM-50

Precautions
lWhen installing each rubber part, final tightening must
be carried out under unladen condition* with tires on
ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire,
jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
lWhen removing each suspension part, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
lUse Tool when removing or installing brake tubes.
lAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Special Service Tools
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
HT72520000
Ball joint remover
NT546
Removing tie-rod outer end and lower
ball joint
a: 33 (1.30)
b: 50 (1.97)
v: 11.5 (0.453) Unit: mm (in)
HT71780000
Spring compressor
NT144
Removing and installing coil spring
GG94310000
Flare nut torque wrench
NT406
Removing and installing brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
KV38106700
KV38106800
Differential side oil seal
protector
LH : KV38106700
RH : KV38106800 NT147
Installing drive shaft
IM23600800
Attachment
Wheel alignment
NT148
Measure wheel alignment
a: Screw M24 x 1.5
b: 35 (1.38) dia.
c: 65 (2.56) dia.
d: 56 (2.20)
e: 12 (0.47)Unit: mm (in)
ST35652000
Strut attachment
NT145
Fixing strut assembly
SBR500 GG94310000
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION
FA-2

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you find cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
FA-21
Ð
FA-5
FA-29
FA-29, FA-29
Ð
Ð
FA-5
FA-6
FA-32
FA-6
FA-6
Ð
Ð
Ð
Ð
Ð
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
Refer to FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION in this chart.
Refer to TIRES in this chart.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.
NVH in RA section
NVH in BR section
NHV in ST section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
Wheel bearing damage
Out-of-round
Incorrect air pressure
Uneven tire wear
Deformation or damage
Non-uniformity
Incorrect tire size
DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise, Vibration X XXXXXXX
Shake X XXXXXXX
FRONT
AXLE AND
FRONT
SUSPEN-
SIONNoiseXXXXXX X XXXXX
ShakeXXXX X X XXXXX
VibrationXXXXXXXXX
ShimmyXXXX X XXXXX
Judder X X XXXXXX
Poor quality ride
or handlingXXXXX XXX XXX
TIRESNoise X XXXXXX XX XXXX
Shake X XXXXX XXX XXXX
Vibration X X X X X X
Shimmy X XXXXXXX X XXXX
Judder X XXXXX X X XXXX
Poor quality ride
or handlingXX XXXXXXXX
ROAD
WHEELNoise X X X X X X X X X X
Shake X X X X X X X X X X
Shimmy, Judder X X X X X X X X X
Poor quality ride
or handlingXX X X XX X
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
FA-3

NFA028 When installing each rubber part, final tightening
must be carried out under unladen condition*
with tires on ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full.
Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in desig-
nated positions.
Shock absorber mounting insulator
Coil spring
Upper link bracket
Upper link
Third link
Knuckle
Transverse link
42-49
(4.3 - 4.9, 31 - 36)
61-80
(6.3 - 8.1,
45 - 59)
98-114
(10.0 - 11.6,
73 - 84)
Front
42-49
(4.3 - 4.4,
31 - 36)Front suspension
member
Shock absorber
18-21
(1.9 - 2.1,
14 - 15)
88 - 123
(9.0 - 12.5, 65 - 90)
93 - 123
(9.5 - 12.5, 69 - 90)
Stay
40-49
(4.1 - 4.9, 30 - 36)
Drive shaft
118 - 147
(12 - 14, 87 - 108)
118 - 147
(12 - 14, 87 - 108)
Stabilizer bar
: N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
SEC. 391×400×401
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
FA-4

lCheck 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:
0mm(0in)
f. If ball joint vertical end play exists, remove transverse link
and recheck the ball joint. Refer to ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº,
FA-32.
Front Wheel Bearing
lCheck that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
lCheck axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less
lIf axial end play is not within specification or wheel bearing
does not turn smoothly, replace wheel bearing assembly.
Refer to ªWheel Hub and Knuckleº, ªFRONT AXLEº, FA-FA-
11 .
Front Wheel Alignment
Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a pre-
liminary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If
deformed, remove tire and check wheel runout.
Wheel runout:
Refer to SDS, FA-35.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work correctly by using the
standard bounce test.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
SFA504A Transverse link
Brake caliper
Dial indicator
Lower ball joint
Pry bar
SFA912A
SFA975B Lateral
runout
Radial
runout
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts
(Cont'd)
FA-6