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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Install spring upper seat with cutout facing outside vehicle as
shown in the figure.
5. Install strut mounting insulator bracket and mounting bearing to
strut.
6. Secure end of piston rod so as not to rotate piston rod, and then
tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
7. Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool),
and remove it from coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen a spring compressor while checking installation
position so that coil spring compressor is installed to the
correct position.
8. Remove strut attachment [SST] from strut.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
TRANSVERSE LINKPFP:54500
Removal and InstallationBES0003Q
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove fixing nut and bolt of transverse link ball joint, and then separate transverse link from steering
knuckle.
3. Remove transverse link mounting bolts, and then remove transverse link from front suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace transverse link if
there are.
Check ball joint boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease. Replace transverse link if there are.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
CAUTION:
Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement before measuring.
Hook a spring balance at the cotter pin mounting hole. Make
sure that the spring balance measurement value is within the
specified value when ball stud begins moving.
Replace transverse link if value is outside the standard.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Install nut to the ball stud, and make sure that the rotating torque
is within the standard using a preload gauge [SST].Swing torque:
0.5 – 3.4 N·m (0.06 – 0.34 kg-m, 5 – 30 in–lb)
Spring balance measurement:
13.5 – 91.9 N (1.4 – 9.3kg, 3.08 – 20.5 lb)
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Rotating torque:
0.5 – 3.4 Nm (0.06 – 0.34 kg-m 5 – 30 in–lb)
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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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FSU-16
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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FSU-18
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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GI-1
GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description ............................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM) ........................................................................ 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 4
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 4
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 6
Precautions for Fuel ................................................. 6
QR20DE/VQ23DE ENGINE (REGULAR GASO-
LINE, UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE REC-
OMMENDED) ........................................................ 6
VQ35DE ENGINE (PREMIUM GASOLINE) ......... 6
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 7
Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 8
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 9
Description ............................................................... 9
Terms ....................................................................... 9
Units ......................................................................... 9
Contents ................................................................... 9
Components ........................................................... 10
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ........................... 11
DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ................................................ 11
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 13How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 15
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 17
Abbreviations .......................................................... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 24
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 24
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 24
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 24
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................... 27
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 31
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 31
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 33
Description .............................................................. 33
Function and System Application ........................... 33
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 33
Checking Equipment .............................................. 34
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 34
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 35
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 35
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ............................................... 36
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 37
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 37
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift ....... 37
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 38
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 39
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 39
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
MODEL WITH THE FRONT WHEELS ON THE
GROUND ............................................................ 39
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 39
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 40
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 40
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ............................ 41
Model Variation ....................................................... 41
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................ 41
IDENTIFICATION PLATE .................................... 42
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ................................ 42
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GI-2 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER ................. 43
Dimensions ............................................................. 44
Wheels & Tires ....................................................... 44TERMINOLOGY ........................................................ 45
SAE J1930 Terminology List ................................... 45