2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO suspension

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

WHEELARCH HEIGHT (UNLADEN*1)NLSU0041
SFA818A
195/65R15 205/55R16
QG18 SR20 YD22 QG18 SR20 YD22
FR RR FR RR FR RR FR RR FR RR FR RR
702
(27.64)672
(26.46)700
(27.56)672
(26.46)699
(27.52)672
(26.46)702
(27.64)671
(26.42)701
(27.60)672
(26.46)699
(27.52)671
(26.42)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2:“Ground clearance up”model
WHEEL RUNOUTNLSU0023
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 BALANCENLSU0044
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-16

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNLSU0024+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 TOOLSNLSU0026
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
NLSU0027Refer to“Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting”,
“FRONT SUSPENSION”, SU-4.
REAR SUSPENSION
Precautions
SU-17

ComponentsNLSU0028
NRA027
1. Shock absorber
2. Torsion beam3. Control rod
4. Lateral link5. Coil spring
REAR SUSPENSION
Components
SU-18

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR SUSPENSION PARTSNLSU0029Check 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“REAR SUSPENSION”, SU-18.
SMA113
+Check shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check wheelarch height. Refer to“On-vehicle Service”,
“FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS”, SU-6.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTNLSU0030Before 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 InspectionNLSU0030S01Aluminum wheelNLSU0030S01011. 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.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-19

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

SFA614B
SFA234AC
Toe-inNLSU0030S03Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of
specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear
suspension parts.
WARNING:
+Perform following procedure always on a flat surface.
+Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before
pushing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at
the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance“A”(rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180
degrees (1/2 turn).
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try
the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push
vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance“B”(front side).
Total toe-in: A B
Refer to SDS, SU-27.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont’d)
SU-21

Removal and InstallationNLSU0031
NRA028
1. Washer
2. Bushing
3. Shock absorber mounting bracket
4. Collar
5. Bushing6. Bound bumper cover
7. Bound bumper
8. Coil spring
9. Shock absorber10. Torsion beam
11. Lateral link
12. Control rod
13. ABS sensor
REAR SUSPENSION
Removal and Installation
SU-22