2001 NISSAN ALMERA suspension

Edition:April 2001
GENERA LINFORMATIONGI
MAINTENANCEMA
ENGIN EMECHANICALEM
ENGIN ELUBRICATIO N&LC
ENGIN ECONTRO LSYSTEMEC
ACCELERATO RCONTROL,FE
CLUTCHCL
MANUA LTRANSAXLEMT
AUTOMATI CTRANSAXLEAT
FRON T&REA RAXLEAX
FRON T&REA RSUSPENSIONSU
BRAK ESYSTEMBR
STEERIN GSYSTEMST
RESTRAIN TSYSTEMRS
BOD Y&TRIMBT
HEATE R&AIR CONDITIONERHA
STARTIN G&CHARGIN GSYSTEMSSC
ELECTRICA LSYSTEMEL
ALPHABETICA LINDEXIDX
ALMERA
NISSA NEUROP EN.V.

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNJAX0001+When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried 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.
+After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
+Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake
tubes.
+Always torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJAX0002
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
HT72520000
Ball joint remover
NT146
Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball joint
KV38106800
Differential side oil seal
protector
NT147
Installing drive shaft
KV38106800
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJAX0003
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
FRONT AXLE
Precautions
AX-2

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NJAX0004NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNJAX0004S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
AX-15
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AX-5, 24
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AX-3, 23
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Ð
SU-4
SU-4
SU-4
BR-7
ST-5
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE SHAFTNoise, Vibration´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
AXLENoise´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´´ ´ ´´ ´
Shimmy´´ ´´´´´
Judder´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or
handling´´´ ´´´
´: Applicable
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT AXLE PARTSNJAX0005Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
+Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
+Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
+Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to SU-9, ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº.
SFA805B
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGNJAX0006+Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
+Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
If out of specification or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly,
replace wheel bearing assembly.
Refer to ªWheel Hub and Knuckleº, ªFRONT AXLEº, AX-5.
FRONT AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
AX-3

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNJAX0022+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 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.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJAX0032
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV40104710
Drift
NT474
Install ABS sensor rotor
a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia.
b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia.
ST3072000
Drift
NT115
Install ABS sensor rotor
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJAX0024
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
REAR AXLE
Precautions
AX-22

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NJAX0025Refer to ªNoise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshootingº,
ªFRONT AXLEº, AX-3.
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR AXLE PARTSNJAX0026Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or dam-
age.
+Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
SRA690A
REAR WHEEL BEARINGNJAX0027+Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
+Check that wheel hub bearings operate smoothly.
+Check tightening torque of wheel bearing lock nut.
: 187 - 254 N´m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb)
+Replace wheel bearing assembly if there is axial end play or
wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to ªWheel Hubº,
ªREAR AXLEº, AX-24.
REAR AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
AX-23

NJBR0005
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNJBR0005S01Use the table below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page
BR-27, 33, 35
BR-27, 33, 35
BR-31
BR-27, 35
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BR-29, 39
Ð
Ð
Ð
BR-29, 39
BR-33
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA, RA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in ST section
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
Linings or pads - damaged
Linings or pads - uneven wear
Return springs damaged
Shims damaged
Rotor or drum imbalance
Rotor or drum damage
Rotor runout
Rotor or drum deformation
Rotor or drum deflection
Rotor or drum rust
Rotor thickness variation
Drum out of round
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
STEERING
Symp-
tomBRAKENoiseXXXX XXXXX
Shake XXXXXX
Shimmy, Jud-
derXXXXXXXX XXXX
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
BR-7

Electronic fuel injection pump ........ EC-618, 716,
723, 757, 764, 771, 778, 785, 803
Engine compartment ................................. BT-78
Engine control circuit diagram .......... EC-25, 606
Engine control component parts
location .......................................... EC-21, 603
Engine control module (ECM) ....... EC-391, 659,
714, 792, 794, 799, 801
Engine control system diagram and
chart .............................................. EC-29, 608
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) ........................................ EC-201, 680
Engine fail-safe system ........................... EC-154
Engine oil precautions .................................. GI-7
Engine outer component parts ................. EM-11
Engine removal ................................ EM-51, 137
Engine room - See Engine
compartment .......................................... BT-78
Engine serial number ................................. GI-41
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
system ................................................... EC-36
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
valve .................................... EC-343, 425, 491
Exhaust system ................................... FE-15, 32
Exterior ...................................................... BT-47
F
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-563
FR02 - Wiring diagram ... EC-219, 239, 247, 451
FR02/H - Wiring diagram ................ EC-254, 458
FUEL - Wiring diagram ................... EC-299, 307
Fan switch ................................................. HA-54
Final drive (FF A/T) .................................. AT-442
Final drive (FF M/T) .............. MT-44, 77, 93, 107
Finisher, interior - See Trim ....................... BT-31
Finisher, trunk lid ....................................... BT-45
Floor trim ................................................... BT-31
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ................ AT-194
Fluids ........................................................ MA-16
Flywheel (clutch) ....................................... CL-22
Flywheel runout ................................ EM-62, 154
Fog lamp, front, removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Fog lamp, front .......................................... EL-89
Fork rod (M/T) .............................. MT-32, 56, 94
Forward clutch ......................................... AT-412
Freeze frame data .............................. EC-61, 72
Front axle .................................................... AX-2
Front bumper ............................................... BT-7
Front combination lamp removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Front disc brake ........................................ BR-27
Front door .................................................. BT-16
Front fog lamp removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Front fog lamp ........................................... EL-89
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater .......................................... EC-252, 457Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) ..... EC-216,
224, 230, 236, 245, 450
Front seat belt ............................................. RS-5
Front seat .................................................. BT-56
Front suspension ........................................ SU-2
Front washer ............................................ EL-215
Front wiper ............................................... EL-215
Fuel cut control (at no load & high
engine speed) ............................... EC-36, 612
Fuel gauge ............................................... EL-144
Fuel injection system .............. EC-297, 305, 610
Fuel injector ............................................ EC-541
Fuel precautions ........................................... GI-8
Fuel pressure check ................................. EC-40
Fuel pressure regulator ............................. EC-41
Fuel pressure release ............................... EC-40
Fuel pump relay ...................................... EC-561
Fuel pump ............................................... EC-561
Fuel system ........................................... FE-5, 20
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ................... EC-37
Fuse block ............................................... EL-577
Fuse ........................................................... EL-38
Fusible link ................................................. EL-38
G
GLOW - Wiring diagram ......................... EC-806
Garage jack and safety stand .................... GI-45
Gauges .................................................... EL-144
Gear components (M/T) ............... MT-31, 55, 93
Generator - See Alternator ....................... SC-31
Generic scan tool (GST) ........................... EC-94
Glass .......................................................... BT-17
Glow plug ................................................ EC-806
Glow relay ............................................... EC-806
Grease ...................................................... MA-16
Ground distribution .................................... EL-39
H
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram ................... EL-60, 61
HEATER - Wiring diagram ........................ HA-24
HFC134a (R134a) system
precaution ................................................ HA-2
HFC134a (R134a) system service
procedure .............................................. HA-78
HFC134a (R134a) system service
tools ....................................................... HA-11
HFC134a system service equipment
precaution ................................................ HA-6
HORN - Wiring diagram .................. EL-234, 235
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ................. EL-288, 290
Harness connector ...................................... EL-6
Harness layout ......................................... EL-522
Hazard warning lamp ................................ EL-96
Headlamp removal and installation ............. BT-7
Headlamp washer .................................... EL-231
Headlamp .................................................. EL-60
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-4

NVH troubleshooting (SU) ........................ SU-16
NVH troubleshooting (CL) ........................... CL-4
NVIS (Nissan vehicle immobiliser sys-
tem) precautions ....................................... GI-3
Neutral position switch .................... EC-437, 536
O
Oil pan (engine) .................................. EM-20, 89
Oil pressure (engine) ............................ LC-5, 28
Oil pump (A/T) ......................................... AT-384
Oil pump (engine) ................................. LC-5, 28
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) ......... LC-8, 30
Oil seal replacement (engine) .................. EM-32
On board diagnostic system ............. EC-59, 627
Operating cylinder (clutch) ........................ CL-14
Overdrive control switch .......................... AT-341
Overrun clutch .......................................... AT-412
P
P/ANT - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-282
PCV (positive crankcase
ventilation) ..................................... EC-39, 613
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ................. EC-366, 505
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram ...... EC-439, 537, 826
POWER - Wiring diagram ................... EL-11, 28
PST/SW - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-568
Park/Neutral position switch ... EC-437, 536, 826
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) ............ AT-183
Park/neutral position switch (M/T) ............ MT-21
Parking brake control ................................ BR-47
Parking lamp .............................................. EL-81
Piston assembly ............................... EM-62, 155
Piston pin inspection ........................ EM-56, 145
Piston ring inspection ....................... EM-56, 145
Piston to bore clearance .................. EM-58, 147
Power antenna ........................................ EL-282
Power door lock ....................................... EL-314
Power door mirror .................................... EL-294
Power steering fluid level ............................ ST-7
Power steering gear .................................. ST-16
Power steering hydraulic pressure .............. ST-9
Power steering oil pressure switch ......... EC-567
Power steering oil pump ............................ ST-25
Power steering system bleeding ................. ST-8
Power supply routing ................................. EL-10
Power window ......................................... EL-298
Precautions (General) .................................. GI-4
Pressure plate - See Clutch cover ............ CL-22
Priming pump .................................. EC-625, 641
Q
Quick-glow system .................................. EC-806
R
RR02 - Wiring diagram .......... EC-261, 270, 278,
286, 463
RR02/H - Wiring diagram ............... EC-293, 470
Radiator ............................................... LC-16, 42
Radio - See Audio ................................... EL-258
Rear air spoiler .......................................... BT-47
Rear axle (disc brake type) ....................... AX-24
Rear axle ................................................... AX-22
Rear bumper .............................................. BT-10
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation .............................................. BT-47
Rear disc brake .................................. BR-35, 43
Rear door ................................................... BT-16
Rear drum brake ....................................... BR-31
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater .......................................... EC-291, 469
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) ..... EC-258,
267, 275, 284, 462
Rear seat belt ............................................ RS-11
Rear seat ................................................... BT-60
Rear suspension ....................................... SU-16
Rear window defogger ............................ EL-240
Rear window .............................................. BT-71
Refrigerant connection precaution .............. HA-3
Refrigerant general precaution ................... HA-2
Refrigerant lines ........................................ HA-91
Refrigeration cycle .................................... HA-13
Release bearing (clutch) ..................... CL-17, 20
Removal and installation (A/T) ................ AT-354
Reverse clutch ......................................... AT-403
Reverse idler shaft (M/T) .............. MT-30, 54, 93
Reverse lamp switch (M/T) - See
Back-up lamp switch (M/T) ................... MT-21
Reverse main gear (M/T) ............. MT-31, 55, 93
Road wheel size ......................................... GI-43
Roof trim .................................................... BT-43
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ............... EL-115
S
S/LOCK - Wiring diagram ............... EL-318, 335,
352, 372
S/SIG - Wiring diagram ........................... EC-558
SAE J1930 terminology list ........................ GI-50
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ........................... AT-344
SROOF - Wiring diagram ........................ EL-292
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint
System ................................................... RS-20
START - Wiring diagram ........................... SC-14
STOP/L - Wiring diagram .................... EL-85, 86
SWL/V - Wiring diagram ................. EC-399, 475
Seal - See Exterior .................................... BT-47
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ............... RS-40
Seat belt pre-tensioner ............................... RS-3
Seat belt, front ............................................ RS-5
Seat belt, rear ............................................ RS-11
Seat, front .................................................. BT-56
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-6