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MA-34
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
Tire RotationALS000HB
After rotation the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
CAUTION:
Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksALS000FQ
If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesALS000FR
Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake FluidALS000FS
1. Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Refill with recommended Genuine Nissan Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116).
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.Tightening torque of wheel nut
: 108 N·m (11 kg, 80 ft-lb)
SMA829C
SBR451D
SBR389C
SBR419C
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RSU-2
PRECAUTIONS
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionsAES000MF
When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
Unladen conditions means that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
RSU-5
C
D
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
RSU
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:55020
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceAES000MJ
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY
Measure axial end play by installing and moving up/down between suspension arm and axle with an iron pry
bar or something similar.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace if necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionAES000MK
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” mean that fuel, engine coolant, and
lubricant are full. Spare tire, 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.
3. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
4. Check suspension arm ball joint axial end play.
5. Check shock absorber operation.
6. Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check each link, arm and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
8. Check vehicle posture.
CAMBER INSPECTION
Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable align-
ment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following procedures.
If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in 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, "
Wheel Alignment" .
SRA096A
SEIA0318E
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RSU-18
SERVICE DATA
Revision: 2004 November 2004 FX35/FX45
SERVICE DATAPFP:00030
Wheel AlignmentAES000MV
Ball JointAES000MW
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)AES000MX
*: 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° 18′ (– 1.30°)
Nominal – 0° 48′ (– 0.80°)
Maximum – 0° 18′ (– 0.30°)
Total toe-inDistance (A – B)Minimum 2.4 mm (0.094 in)
Nominal 4.7 mm (0.185 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0°05′ (0.08°)
Nominal 0°10′ (0.17°)
Maximum 0°15′ (0.25°)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Swing torque 0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) 9.7 − 66.0 N (0.99 − 6.7 kg, 2.18 − 14.8 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 − 3.4 N·m (0.06 − 0.34 kg-m, 5 − 30 in-lb)
Destination USA Canada
Engine VQ35DE VK45DE VQ35DE VK45DE
Axle 2WD AWD AWD
Tire size 265/60R18 265/50R20 265/60R18 265/50R20 265/60R18 265/50R20
Front (Hf)835 mm
(32.87 in)834 mm
(32.83 in)834 mm
(32.83 in)833 mm
(32.80 in)832 mm
(32.76 in)834 mm
(32.83 in)833 mm
(32.80 in)832 mm
(32.76 in)
Rear (Hr)822 mm
(32.36 in)821 mm
(32.32 in)829 mm
(32.64 in)827 mm
(32.56 in)825 mm
(32.48 in)827 mm
(32.56 in)826 mm
(32.52 in)823 mm
(32.40 in)
SFA818A
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WT-6
ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY
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c. If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install
two balance weight sheets in line with each other (as shown in
the figure).
CAUTION:
Do not install one balance weight sheet on top of another.
3. Start wheel balancer again.
4. Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the
wheel balancer indication position (angle).
CAUTION:
Do not install more than two balance weights.
5. Start wheel balancer. Make sure that inner and outer residual
unbalance values are 7.5 g (0.26 oz) each or below.
If either residual unbalance value exceeds 7.5 g (0.26 oz), repeat installation procedures.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Tire RotationAES000ON
After rotation the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
CAUTION:
Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
Maximum allowable
unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) 7.5 g (0.26 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) 20 g (0.70 oz)
SMA056D
Tightening torque of wheel nut
: 108 N·m (11 kg, 80 ft-lb)
SMA829C
