2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO steering

General SpecificationsNLST0032
Applied model
Steering modelPower steering
Steering gear typePR25T
Steering overall gear ratio18.07
Turns of steering wheel (Lock to lock)3.26
Steering column typeCollapsible, tilt
Steering WheelNLST0033
Steering wheel axial play mm (in)0 (0)
Steering wheel play mm (in)35 (1.38) or less
Movement of gear housing mm (in)±2(±0.08) or less
Steering ColumnNLST0034
Steering column length“L”mm (in) 535 - 537 (21.06 - 21.14)
SST855C
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General Specifications
ST-27

Steering Gear and LinkageNLST0035
Steering gear typePR25T
Tie-rod outer ball
jointSwinging force at cotter pin hole:
“A”N (kg, lb)6.9 - 65.7 (0.66 - 6.59, 1.5 - 14.8)
Rotating torque:“B”N·m (kg-cm,
in-lb)0.29 - 2.94 (3.0 - 30.0, 2.6 - 26.0)
Axial end play:“C”mm (in) 0.4 (0.016) or less
Tie-rod inner ball
jointSwinging force*:“A”N (kg, lb) 5.9 - 46.1 (0.58 - 4.65, 1.3 - 10.4)
Axial end play:“C”mm (in) 0.2 (0.004) or less
Tie-rod standard length“L”mm (in) 185 (7.28)
*: Measuring point [!: 172 mm (6.77 in)]
SST867C
Rack stroke“S”mm (in)70 (2.76)
SST086BA
Power SteeringNLST0036
Steering gear typePR25T
Rack sliding
force N (kg, lb)
Under normal oper-
ating oil pressureRange within±11.5 mm (±0.453 in)
from the neutral position at rack
speed of 3.5 mm (0.138 in)/sAverage force 197 - 255 (20.1 - 26.0, 44.3 - 57.3)
Steering wheel turning force
(Measured at one full turn from the neutral position) N (kg, lb)26 - 32 (2.7 - 3.2, 5.8 - 7.2)
Fluid capacity (Approximate)!(Imp qt)1.0 (7/8)
Oil pump maximum pressure kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi)QG 8,600 - 9,200 (86.0 - 92.0, 87.7 - 93.8, 1,247 - 1,334)
SR 8,600 - 9,200 (86.0 - 92.0, 87.7 - 93.8, 1,247 - 1,334)
YD 8,800 - 9,400 (88.0 - 94.0, 88.7 - 95.8, 1,261 - 1,362)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Steering Gear and Linkage
ST-28

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NLSU0004NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNLSU0004S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page
SU-5, 18
SU-11, 23
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SU-10, 22
SU-8
SU-12
SU-8
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AX-10
AX-3, AX-22
Refer to SUSPENSION
in this chart.
Refer to TIRES
in this chart.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL
in this chart.
BR-6
ST-5
Possible Cause
and SUSPECTED
PA R T S
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
Out-of-round
Imbalance
Incorrect air pressure
Uneven tire wear
Deformation or damage
Non-uniformity
Incorrect tire size
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING Symptom
SUSPENSION
Noise× × ×××× ×× × × ××
Shake× × ×× × ×× × × ××
Vibration× × ××× ×× × ×
Shimmy×××× × × × ×××
Judder××× × × ×××
Poor quality
ride or han-
dling× × ××× ×× × × ×
TIRES
Noise× ×××××× ×× × × ××
Shake× ××××× ××× × × ××
Vibration× ××× × ×
Shimmy× ××××××× × × × ××
Judder× ××××× × × × × ××
Poor quality
ride or han-
dling× ××××× × × × ×
ROAD WHEEL
Noise× ×××××××××
Shake× ×××××××××
Shimmy,
Judder×××××××××
Poor quality
ride or han-
dling×××××××
×: Applicable
FRONT SUSPENSION
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
SU-4

SFA975B
Preliminary InspectionNLSU0042S01Aluminum wheelNLSU0042S01011. 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 aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS, SU-16.
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).
SFA981B
Steel wheelNLSU0042S01021. 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 steel wheel and mount wheel on a tire bal-
ance machine.
b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustration.
c. Set each dial indicator to 0.
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points
around the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
Radial runout = (A + B)/2
Lateral runout = (C + D)/2
f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum
negative value.
Add the two values to determine total runout.
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the
maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Wheel runout:
Refer to SDS, SU-16.
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).
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont’d)
SU-7

SFA486A
7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods.
a. Loosen lock nuts.
b. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in and out.
Standard length“L”:
Refer to ST-28,“SDS”.
c. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
Lock nut tightening torque:
Refer to ST-16,“POWER STEERING GEAR AND
LINKAGE”.
SFA439BA
Front Wheel Turning AngleNLSU0045S031. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Then move vehicle for-
ward until front wheels rest on turning radius gauge properly.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turn-
ing angle.
Do not hold the steering wheel on full lock for more than
15 seconds.
Wheel turning angle (Full turn):
Refer to SDS, SU-15.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont’d)
SU-9

Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
COMPONENTS=NLSU0008
NAX009
1. Strut mount upper plate
2. Strut spacer
3. Strut mount insulator
4. Thrust bearing
5. Upper spring seat
6. Upper rubber seat
7. Bound bumper rubber8. Coil spring
9. Shock absorber
10. Wheel hub and steering knuckle
11. Cotter pin
12. Transverse link
13. Washer
14. Connecting rod15. Member pin stay
16. Suspension member
17. Washer
18. Bush
19. Clamp
20. Stabilizer
FRONT SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber
SU-10

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT)=NLSU0020
Suspension type Independent MacPherson strut
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer barStandard equipment
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1)NLSU0021
QG/SR engine YD engine
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 1°05′(1.08°)
Nominal 0°20′(0.33°)
Maximum 0°25′(0.42°)
Left and right difference 45′(0.75°)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 2°04′(2.07°) 2°01′(2.02°)
Nominal 2°49′(2.82°) 2°46′(2.77°)
Maximum 3°34′(3.57°) 3°31′(3.52°)
Left and right difference 45′(0.75°)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 13°40′(13.67°)
Nominal 14°25′(14.42°)
Maximum 15°10′(°15.17)
Total toe-inDistance (A B)
mm (in)Minimum 1 (0.04)
Nominal 2 (0.08)
Maximum 3 (0.12)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0°01′(0.02°)
Nominal 0°04′(0.07°)
Maximum 0°07′(0.12°)
Wheel turning angle
Full turn*2Inside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 34°30′(34.50°)
Nominal 38°00′(38.00°)
Maximum 39°00′(39.00°)
Outside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Nominal 31°00′(31.00°)
*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: “Ground clearance up” model
LOWER BALL JOINTNLSU0022
Swinging force “A”
(Measuring point: cotter pin hole of ball stud) N (kg, lb)7.8 - 82.4 (0.8 - 8.4, 1.8 - 18.5)
Turning torque “B” N·m (kg-cm, in-lb) 0.50 - 4.90 (5.1 - 50.0, 4.4 - 43.4)
Vertical end play “C” mm (in)0 (0)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
SU-15

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).
SFA981B
Steel wheelNLSU0030S01021. 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 steel wheel and mount wheel on a tire bal-
ance machine.
b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustration.
c. Set each dial indicator to 0.
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points
around the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
Radial runout = (A + B)/2
Lateral runout = (C + D)/2
f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum
negative value.
Add the two values to determine total runout.
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the
maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Wheel runout:
Refer to SDS, SU-16.
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).
SFA948A
CamberNLSU0030S02Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber:
Refer to SDS, SU-27.
+If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace
any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont’d)
SU-20