2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL tires

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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
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CautionEES0007C
● Final tightening of bushings must be carried out under unladen condition with tires on the ground. Oil will
shorten life of bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
●“Unladen condition” means that fuel, coolant and lubricant are full and ready for drive. However, spare tire,
jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.
●After installing the removed suspension parts, always check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
●Replace the caulking nut with a new one. Install a new nut without wiping the oil off before tightening.

RSU-4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES000IE
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
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
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom REAR SUSPENSIONNoise×××××× ××××××××
Shake×××× × × ××××××
Vibration××××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy×××× × ××× ××
Judder ××× ××× ××
Poor quality ride or
handling××××× ×× ×××

RSU-6
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
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Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, and damage.
●Move rear wheels (RH/LH) to check abnormal free play.
●Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
●Check strut for oil leakage and damage.
Wheel AlignmentEES0007G
DESCRIPTION
●Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, coolant, and
lubricant are full. However, spare tire, jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check the tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check road wheels for runout.
3. Check wheel bearing axial endplay.
4. Check strut operation.
5. Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Check each link and arm for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Check the vehicle posture.
CAMBER
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
●If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
●Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.
●Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before push-
ing 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 tread (rear side) of both tires at the
same height as hub center. This mark is a measuring points.
1. Strut spacer 2. Strut mounting insulator 3. Spring upper seat
4. Upper rubber seat 5. Bound bumper 6. Coil spring
7. Strut 8. Rear axle assembly 9. Rear suspension member
10. Stopper 11. Stopper 12. Eccentric disc
13. Rear parallel link 14. Toe-in adjusting bolt 15. Front parallel link
16. Radius rod 17. Stabilizer bar 18. Clamp
19. Bushing 20. Connecting rod
Camber : RSU-14, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)"
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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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 tires).
7. If measured value is outside standard, adjust it with adjusting
bolt on rear parallel link.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting
bolt.Total toe-in:
Refer toRSU-14, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)" .SFA234AC
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RSU-8
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Removal and InstallationEES0007H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate and remove brake hose from strut.
3. Remove mounting nuts and washers on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove strut-to-axle housing mounting bolts and nuts.
5. Remove luggage side lower finisher in luggage compartment. Remove mounting nuts on strut spacer.
Then remove strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES0007I
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing a strut attachment, cover strut with shop
cloth to avoid damage.
2. Remove cap and slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.
●Remove strut spacer, strut mount insulator, spring upper seat, upper rubber seat, and bound bumper.
Then remove coil spring from strut.
6. Gradually release spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut
●Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
●Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.
●Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
Insulator and Rubber parts.
●Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.
Coil Spring
●Check coil spring for cracks, deformation, and damage, and replace if necessary.
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RSU-10
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
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Removal and InstallationEES0007J
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor wire (With ABS models).
3. Remove front parallel link mounting bolts and nuts. Remove front parallel link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●Replace front parallel link assembly if it is in following condition: deformed, cracked, or damaged, or if the
bushing was damaged.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.

REAR PARALLEL LINK
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Removal and InstallationEES0007K
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove rear parallel link mounting bolts and nuts. Remove it from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●If rear parallel link has deformation, cracks, or damage, replace rear parallel link assembly. If its busing
has damage, also replace rear parallel link assembly.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.
● Suspension member-side mounting bolt is also used as toe-in adjusting bolt. Tighten bolt with vehicle
unladen and tires on the ground. After tightened, be sure to carry out toe-in adjustment. Refer to RSU-6,
"TOE-IN" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting bolt.

RSU-12
RADIUS ROD
RADIUS ROD
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Removal and InstallationEES0007L
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts and remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●Check radius rod and busing for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.