2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO suspension

NLST0006
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNLST0006S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageST-7
ST-8
ST-18
ST-18
ST-18
ST-7
ST-6
ST-8
Refer to EM-10.
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ST-10
ST-6
ST-14
ST-13
ST-15
AX-10
AX-3, AX-22
SU-4
SU-4
SU-4
BR-6
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Tie-rod ball joint swinging force
Tie-rod ball joint rotating torque
Tie-rod ball joint end play
Steering gear fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness or tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
Symptom STEERINGNoise××××××××× ××××××
Shake××× ××××××
Vibration××××× ××××
Shimmy××× × ×××××
Judder× × ×××××
×: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
ST-5

SST489B
Checking Steering Wheel PlayNLST0007+With wheels in a straight-ahead position, check steering wheel
play.
Steering wheel play:
35 mm (1.38 in) or less
+If it is not within specification, check the following for loose or
worn components.
Steering gear assembly
Steering column
Front suspension and axle
SST490BA
Checking Neutral Position on Steering WheelNLST0008PRE-CHECKINGNLST0008S01+Make sure that wheel alignment is correct.
Wheel alignment:
Refer to SU-15, SDS.
+Verify that the steering gear is centered before removing the
steering wheel.
CHECKINGNLST0008S021. Check that the steering wheel is in the neutral position when
driving straight ahead.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remove the steering wheel and
reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position is between two teeth, loosen tie-rod lock
nuts. Turn the tie-rods by the same amount in opposite direc-
tions on both left and right sides.
SMA127
Front Wheel Turning AngleNLST00091. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turn-
ing angle.
Turning angle of full turns:
Refer to SU-15, SDS.
2. If it is not within specification, check rack stroke.
Rack stroke“S”:
Refer to SDS, ST-28.
SST663B
Checking Gear Housing MovementNLST00101. Check the movement of steering gear housing during station-
ary steering on a dry paved surface.
+Apply a force of 49 N (5 kg, 11 lb) to steering wheel to check
the gear housing movement.
Turn off ignition key while checking.
Movement of gear housing:
±2mm(±0.08 in) or less
2. If movement exceeds the limit, replace mount insulator after
confirming proper installation of gear housing clamps.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Checking Steering Wheel Play
ST-6

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION
SECTION
SU
CONTENTS
FRONT SUSPENSION....................................................2
Precautions ..................................................................2
PRECAUTIONS.........................................................2
Preparation ..................................................................2
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS........................................2
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLS................................2
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting ...........................................................4
NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHART............................4
Components.................................................................5
On-vehicle Service.......................................................6
FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS...................................6
BALANCING WHEELS...............................................6
TIRE ROTATION.......................................................8
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.....................................8
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber ...............................10
COMPONENTS.......................................................10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION............................... 11
DISASSEMBLY........................................................ 11
INSPECTION........................................................... 11
ASSEMBLY.............................................................12
Stabilizer Bar .............................................................12
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................12
Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint .......................13
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................13
INSPECTION...........................................................13
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................15
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT).....................15
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1).............15
LOWER BALL JOINT...............................................15
WHEELARCH HEIGHT (UNLADEN*1).......................16
WHEEL RUNOUT....................................................16
WHEEL BALANCE...................................................16
REAR SUSPENSION.....................................................17
Precautions ................................................................17
PRECAUTIONS.......................................................17
Preparation ................................................................17
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLS..............................17
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting .........................................................17
Components...............................................................18
On-vehicle Service.....................................................19
REAR SUSPENSION PARTS...................................19
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.....................................19
Removal and Installation ...........................................22
REMOVAL...............................................................23
INSTALLATION........................................................23
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber ...............................23
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................23
DISASSEMBLY........................................................24
INSPECTION...........................................................24
ASSEMBLY.............................................................24
Torsion Beam, Lateral Link and Control Rod ............25
DISASSEMBLY........................................................25
INSPECTION...........................................................25
ASSEMBLY.............................................................25
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................27
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (REAR).......................27
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*).................27

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNLSU0001+When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried 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.
+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.
+Lock nuts are unreusable parts; always use new ones.
When replacing, do not wipe the oil off the new lock nut
before tightening.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNLSU0002
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
HT72520000
Ball joint remover
NT146
Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball joint
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNLSU0003
Tool name Description
Attachment Wheel align-
ment
NT148
Measure wheel alignment
a: Screw M24 x 1.5 pitch
b: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
c: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
d: 56 mm (2.20 in)
e: 12 mm (0.47 in)
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Precautions
SU-2

Tool name Description
Spring compressor
NT717
Removing and installing coil spring
FRONT SUSPENSION
Preparation (Cont’d)
SU-3

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
—
—
—
—
—
—
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

ComponentsNLSU0005
NAX008
1. Front suspension member
2. Stabilizer bar
3. Transverse link4. Member pin stay
5. Knuckle6. Strut assembly
7. Coil spring
FRONT SUSPENSION
Components
SU-5

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT SUSPENSION PARTSNLSU0006Check 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 “FRONT SUSPENSION”, SU-5.
SFA392B
+Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace trans-
verse link.
SFA818AA
+Check spring height from top of wheelarch to the ground.
a) Vehicle must be unladen*, parked on a level surface, and tires
checked for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator
must not be showing).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
b) Bounce vehicle up and down several times before measuring.
Standard height: Refer to SDS, SU-16.
c) Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for
worn springs or suspension parts.
SSU031
+Check 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: 0 mm (0 in)
f) If ball joint movement is beyond specifications, remove and
replace it.
BALANCING WHEELSNLSU0042+Adjust wheel balance using road wheel center.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer to SDS, SU-16.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-6