2001 NISSAN ALMERA radiator

SFA975B
BALANCING WHEELSNJSU0042Preliminary InspectionNJSU0042S011. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS, SU-15.
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 properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
SMA829C
TIRE ROTATIONNJSU0043+Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
Wheel nuts:
: 98 - 118 N´m (10.0 - 12.0 kg-m, 72 - 87 ft-lb)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTNJSU0045Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
SRA096A
Camber, Caster and Kingpin InclinationNJSU0045S01Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory
and cannot be adjusted.
1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right
and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination:
Refer to SDS, SU-14.
2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within
specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace dam-
aged or worn out parts.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
SU-7

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)=NJSU0020
Applied model QG13DE QG15DE QG16DE QG18DE YD22T
Suspension type Independent MacPherson strut
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer bar Ð Standard*1 Option*2 Standard Standard
*1: Option for LX grade.
*2: XI grade only
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1)NJSU0021
Standard
QG enigne YD engine
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum þ1É05¢(þ1.08É) þ1É07¢(þ1.12É)
Nominal þ0É20¢(þ0.33É) þ0É22¢(þ0.37É)
Maximum 0É25¢(0.42É) 0É23¢(0.38É)
Left and right difference 45¢(0.75É)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0É54¢(0.90É) 0É53¢(0.88É)
Nominal 1É39¢(1.65É) 1É38¢(1.63É)
Maximum 2É24¢(2.40É) 2É23¢(2.38É)
Left and right difference 45¢(0.75É)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 13É52¢(13.87É) 13É55¢(13.92É)
Nominal 14É37¢(14.62É) 14É40¢(14.67É)
Maximum 15É22¢(15.37É) 15É25¢(15.42É)
Total toe-inDistance (A þ B)
mm (in)Minimum 1 (0.04) 1.5 (0.059)
Nominal 2 (0.08) 2.5 (0.098)
Maximum 3 (0.12) 3.5 (0.138)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0É06¢(0.10É) 0É08¢(0.13É)
Nominal 0É11¢(0.18É) 0É14¢(0.23É)
Maximum 0É17¢(0.28É) 0É20¢(0.33É)
Wheel turning angle
Full turn*2Inside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 34É00¢(34.00É)
Nominal 37É00¢(37.00É)
Maximum 38É00¢(38.00É)
Outside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Nominal 31É00¢(31.00É)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: On power steering models, wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with
engine idle.
*3: ªGround clearance upº model
LOWER BALL JOINTNJSU0022
Swinging force ªAº
(Measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud) N (kg, lb)7.8 - 824 (0.8 - 84, 1.8 - 185)
Turning torque ªBº N´m (kg-cm, in-lb) 0.50 - 4.90 (5.1 - 50.0, 4.4 - 43.4)
Vertical end play ªCº mm (in)0 (0)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
SU-14

WHEELARCH HEIGHT (UNLADEN*1)NJSU0041
SFA818A
Applied modelQG engine YD engine QG engine YD engine
Sedan Hatchback
185/65R15 195/60R15 185/65R15 195/60R15 185/65R15 195/60R15 185/65R15 195/60R15
Front (Hf)
mm (in)666 (26.22) 664 (26.14) 665 (26.18) 665 (26.18) 670 (26.38) 667 (26.26) 668 (26.30) 665 (26.18)
Rear (Hr)
mm (in)657 (25.87) 655 (25.79) 657 (25.87) 655 (25.79) 658 (25.91) 654 (25.75) 658 (25.91) 654 (25.75)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: ªGround clearance upº model
WHEEL RUNOUTNJSU0023
Wheel typeAluminum Steel wheel
Radial runout limit mm (in) 0.3 (0.012) 0.5 (0.020)
Lateral runout limit mm (in) 0.3 (0.012) 0.8 (0.031)
WHEEL BALANCENJSU0044
Maximum allowable unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) g (oz) 10 (0.35) (one side)
Static g (oz) 20 (0.71)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) (Cont'd)
SU-15

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNJSU0024+When installing each rubber part, final tightening must be
carried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushes. Be sure to wipe
off any spilled oil.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
+Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake
tubes.
+After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment.
+Do not jack up at the trailing arm and lateral link.
+Always torque brake lines when installing.
+Lock nuts are unreusable parts; always use new ones.
When replacing, do not wipe the oil off of the new lock nut
before tightening.
Preparation
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJSU0026
Tool name Description
Equivalent to
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Spring compressor
NT717
Removing and installing coil spring
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NJSU0027Refer to ªNoise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshootingº,
ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº, SU-4.
REAR SUSPENSION
Precautions
SU-16

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR SUSPENSION PARTSNJSU0029Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or dam-
age.
+Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
SSU036
+Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªREAR SUSPENSIONº, SU-17.
SMA113
+Check shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check wheelarch height. Refer to ªOn-vehicle Serviceº,
ªFRONT SUSPENSION PARTSº, SU-6.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTNJSU0030Before checking rear wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
SFA975B
Preliminary InspectionNJSU0030S011. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS, SU-15.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-18

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (REAR)=NJSU0039
Suspension type Multi-link beam suspension
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*)NJSU0040
BodySedan Hatchback
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum þ1É45¢(þ1.75É) þ2É15¢(þ2.25É)
Nominal þ1É00¢(þ1.00É) þ1É03¢(þ1.05É)
Maximum þ0É15¢(þ0.25É) þ0É45¢(þ0.75É)
Total toe-in Distance (A þ B)
mm (in)Minimum þ3 (þ0.12) þ2 (þ0.08)
Nominal 1 (0.04) 2 (0.08)
Maximum 5 (0.20) 6 (0.24)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum þ16¢(þ0.27É) þ0É48¢(þ0.80É)
Nominal 5¢30²(0.09É) 0É12¢(0.20É)
Maximum 26¢(0.43É) 0É36¢(0.60É)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
REAR SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
SU-25