2003 NISSAN TEANA wheel alignment

RAX-4
WHEEL HUB

4. Put matching mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
5. Remove bolts, and then remove wheel hub and bearing assem-
bly from axle housing.
6. Remove hub cap from axle housing.
Axle Housing
1. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly from axle housing. Refer to RAX-3, "Wheel Hub and Bearing
Assembly" .
2. Remove parking brake shoe and parking brake cable from back plate. Refer to PB-5, "
PARKING BRAKE
SHOE" , PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
3. Remove anchor block mounting nuts, then remove anchor block and back plate from axle housing.
4. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
5. Remove axle housing side nuts and bolts on radius rod and front lower link. Refer to RSU-13, "
RADIUS
ROD" , RSU-14, "FRONT LOWER LINK" .
6. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen suspension arm mounting nut of axle housing.
7. Remove suspension arm from axle housing so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool), and then remove axle housing from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check the components for deformation, cracks and other damage. Replace if there are.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check suspension arm ball joint boot for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to RSU-11, "INSPECTION
AFTER REMOVAL" .
INSTALLATION
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RAX-3, "COMPONENT" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Assemble disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing assembly by
aligning each matching mark as shown in the figure when install-
ing disc rotor.
NOTE:
Refer to BR-33, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" for assembly when
removing disc rotor without matching mark.

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

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

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RAX-3, "COMPONENT" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

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

RSU-1
REAR SUSPENSION
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CONTENTS
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REAR SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................. 5
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 5
INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL
JOINT END PLAY ................................................. 5
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION ..................... 5
Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 5
DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 5
PRELIMINARY CHECK ........................................ 5
CAMBER INSPECTION ........................................ 5
TOE-IN .................................................................. 6
Component ............................................................... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
SHOCK ABSORBER .................................................. 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 10
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............... 10
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10SUSPENSION ARM .................................................. 11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
RADIUS ROD ............................................................ 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
FRONT LOWER LINK .............................................. 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING ..................... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................... 17
Removal and Installation ........................................ 17
REMOVAL ........................................................... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 18
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) .................................. 18
Ball Joint ................................................................. 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 18

RSU-2
PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionBES0003W

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be performed under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
–Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. A spare tire, a jack, hand tools
and mats are in designated positions.

After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

Self-locks nut are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nut are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

RSU-4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartBES0003Z
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RSU-7RSU-10
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RSU-7RSU-5RSU-16
NVH in RAX and RSU sections
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT 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
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEELS
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Rear suspensionNoise×××××× ×××××
Shake×××× × ×××××
Vibration××××× ×× ×
Shimmy×××× × ×××××
Judder ××× ×××××
Poor quality ride or
handling××××× ×××××

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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On-Vehicle Inspection BES00040
Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each components and component status
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY
Measure axial end play by placing an iron pry bar or a similar item between suspension arm and axle housing
prying up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage installation position by applying excessive
force.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage, and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment InspectionBES00041
DESCRIPTION
Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. A spare tire, a jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-3, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Check wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-3, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Check suspension arm ball joint axial end play. Refer to RSU-11, "
Ball Joint Inspection" .
5. Check shock absorber operation.
6. Check each mounting point of axle housing and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check each link, arm, and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
8. Check vehicle height (posture).
CAMBER INSPECTION

Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable
alignment gauge.

Adjust in accordance with the following procedures.

If camber is not within the specification, adjust by turning the
adjusting bolt of front lower link.
NOTE:
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Camber : Refer to RSU-18, "
SERVICE DATA AND
SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and InstallationBES00043
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing, and then disconnect sensor harness from suspension arm and
suspension member. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-33, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove main muffler and center muffler. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Remove parking brake cable (rear cables) from rear suspension member and body. Refer to PB-3,
"PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
6. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
7. Remove the mounting nuts on the upper side of shock absorber assembly. Refer to RSU-9, "
SHOCK
ABSORBER" .
8. Set jack under rear suspension member.
9. Remove rear suspension member mounting nuts, and then remove rebound stopper.
10. Gradually lower jack to remove rear suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION

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

Perform final tightening of each parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing rear
suspension assembly. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-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 for the following after finishing work.
–Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-2, "On-Vehicle Inspection" .
–Wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
1. Outer washer 2. Bushing (upper) 3. Distance tube
4. Mounting seal bracket 5. Bushing (lower) 6. Bound bumper cover
7. Bound bumper 8. Shock absorber 9. Upper seat
10. Coil spring 11. Rubber seat 12. Rear lower link
13. Axle housing assembly 14. Front lower link 15. Radius rod
16. Suspension arm 17. Connecting rod mounting bracket 18. Rebound stopper
19. Shock absorber assembly 20. Rear suspension member 21. Front lower link protector
22. Stabilizer bar 23. Connecting rod 24. Stabilizer bushing
25. Stabilizer clamp 26. Cotter pin 27. Washer
28. Ball seat
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

SHOCK ABSORBER
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SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:56210
Removal and InstallationBES00044
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber lower end bolt.
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.
5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts, and then
remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.

Check for oil leakage. Replace if there are.

Check seals of mounting seal bracket for cracks, deformation,
and peeling. Replace mounting seal bracket as an assembly, if
there are.
INSTALLATION

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

Perform final tightening of shock absorber lower bolt (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions, with tires
on level ground if removing suspension. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-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 BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
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