2003 NISSAN TEANA wheel alignment

FSU-6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of center
plate and tightly contact them to measure.
CAUTION:
If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside the
standard, check front suspension parts for wear and dam-
age. and Replace suspect parts if necessary.
Toe-In Inspection
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WARNING:

Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before push-
ing it.
1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle
height (posture).
2. Push 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. These are measuring points.
4. Measure distance “A” (rear side).
5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).
NOTE:
If the wheels have rotated more than 180° degrees (1/2 turn),
start this procedure again from the beginning. Do not push the
vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance “B” (front side).Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles:
Refer to FSU-18, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)" .
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Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-18, "SERVICE DATA
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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13. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension member and rear engine mounting insu-
lator. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
14. Set a jack under transaxle assembly.
15. Remove mounting bolts of front engine mounting bracket and front engine mounting insulator. Refer to
EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
16. Remove mounting bolts of rear engine mounting bracket and rear engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-
223, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
17. Remove steering gear mounting bolts and steering outer socket, and then hang steering gear on vehicle.
Refer to PS-17, "
COMPONENTS" .
18. Set a jack under front suspension member.
19. Remove mounting nuts on the front side and rebound stopper of front suspension member. Refer to FSU-
7, "Components" .
20. Remove mounting nut and bolts of member stay, then remove member stay from vehicle. Refer to FSU-7,
"Components" .
21. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-7, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
front suspension assembly. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with VDC.
Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .

COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-7, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
coil spring and strut. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with VDC.
Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .

Be sure that the identification letters on mounting insulator face
in the direction shown in the figure, and then install strut assem-
bly to the vehicle.
Disassembly and AssemblyBES0003P
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut.
1. Install strut attachment [SST] to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage
when installing strut attachment [SST] to strut.
2. Compress coil spring between upper rubber seat and lower rub-
ber seat (strut) using spring compressor (commercial service
tool) until coil spring is free.
CAUTION:
Start compressing coil spring after making sure that the
compressor is completely attached to coil spring.
3. Make sure that coil spring with the compressor is free between
spring upper rubber seat and lower spring seat (strut), and then
remove piston rod lock nut while securing the end of piston rod
so as not to rotate piston rod.
4. Remove mounting insulator bracket, mounting bearing, spring
upper seat, spring upper rubber seat, bound bumper from strut.
5. Remove coil spring with the compressor, and then gradually release the compressor.
CAUTION:
Loosen the compressor while checking installation position so that compressor is installed to the
correct position.
6. Remove lower spring seat from strut.
7. Remove strut attachment [SST] from strut.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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Axial End Play Inspection

Move tip of ball joint in the axial direction to check for looseness.

Replace transverse link if value is outside the standard.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-7, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of each under unladen conditions, with tires on level ground if when removing sus-
pension components.Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

Adjust the neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with
VDC. Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" . Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BARPFP:54611
Removal and InstallationBES0003R
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove steering gear assembly from vehicle. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINK-
AGE" .
3. Remove mounting nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting
rod. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar.
4. If necessary remove mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer
connecting rod. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut.
5. Remove mounting bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove
stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing.
6. Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks,
and damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque refer to FSU-7, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on level ground if removing sus-
pension components. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after wheel alignment inspection. Refer to BRC-40,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
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Removal and InstallationBES0003S
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. (Models with VQ35DE)
Refer to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" , BL-13, "HOOD" .
2. Remove tires from the vehicle.
3. Remove undercover and splash guard.
4. Remove mounting nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting
rod. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar. Refer
to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
5. Remove fixing nut and bolt of transverse link ball joint, and then
remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-14,
"TRANSVERSE LINK" .
6. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYS-
TEM" .
7. Remove heat insulator. (Except for QR20DE models)
8. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension
member and rear engine mounting insulator. Refer to PS-39,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
9. Set a jack under transaxle assembly.
10. Remove mounting bolts of front engine mounting bracket and front engine mounting insulator. Refer to
EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove mounting bolts of rear engine mounting bracket and rear engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-
223, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Remove steering gear mounting bolts, and then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Set a jack under front suspension member.
14. Remove mounting nuts on the front side and rebound stopper of front suspension member.
15. Remove mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay. Refer to FSU-7, "
Com-
ponents" .
16. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension member, stabilizer bar and transverse link from vehicle
as a unit.
17. Remove front and rear engine mounting insulators from front suspension member. Refer to EM-223,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
18. Remove transverse link from front suspension member. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE LINK" .
19. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-7, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
front suspension member and transverse link. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with VDC.
Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)BES0003T
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointBES0003U
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)BES0003V
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 00′ (–1.00°)
Nominal –0° 15′ (–0.25°)
Maximum 0° 30′ (0.50°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 2° 05′ (2.08°)
Nominal 2° 50′ (2.83°)
Maximum 3° 35′ (3.58°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 13° 50′ (13.83°)
Nominal 14° 35′ (14.58°)
Maximum 15° 20′ (15.33°)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum –0.3 mm (–0.01 in)
Nominal 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Maximum 1.7 mm (0.07 in)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0′ (0°)
Nominal 2′ (0.03°)
Maximum 4′ (0.07°)
Swing torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance 13.5 - 91.9 N (1.4 - 9.3 kg, 3.08 - 20.5 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Tire size 205/65R16 215/55R17
Front (Hf)721 mm
(28.39 in)718 mm
(28.27 in)
Rear (Hr)702 mm
(27.64 in)698 mm
(27.48 in)
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Water control valve(QR20DE) .......................... CO-24
Water pump(QR20DE) ..................................... CO-22
Water pump(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............... CO-46
Water temperature gauge ..................................... DI-4
Wheel alignment (front) ..................................... FSU-5
Wheel balance ........................................ WT-4, MA-38
Wheel sensor (VDC) ....................................... BRC-86
WINDOW - Wiring diagram ............................... GW-23
Window antenna ................................................ AV-38
Window, door ...................................... GW-46, GW-50
Windshield ........................................................ GW-11
WIPER - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-11
Wiper, front ........................................................ WW-4
Wiring Diagram (Cell code) list .......................... PG-63
Wiring diagrams .................................................. GI-15
Wrist pin - See Piston pin inspection(QR20DE) EM-99