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QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56
Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )*6ELS001U5
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31′ (37.52°)
*3: Target value 33° 59′ (33.98°)
*4: Target value 37° 44′ (37.73°)
*5: Target value 33° 29′ (33.48°)
*6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.Tension of drive belts Auto adjustment by auto tensioner
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal)1.1 mm (0.043 in)
Drive type4x2 4x4
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum -0° 51′ (-0.85°)-0° 33′ (-0.55°)
Nominal -0° 6′ (-0.10°)0° 12′ (0.20°)
Maximum 0° 39′ (0.65°)0° 57′ (0.95°)
Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 3° 15′ (3.25°)2° 45′ (2.75°)
Nominal 4° 0′ (4.00°)3° 30′ (3.50°)
Maximum 4° 45′ (4.75°)4° 15′ (4.25°)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)13° 32′ (13.53°)13° 13′ (13.22°)
Total toe-inDistance (A − B)Minimum 1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side and right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree)Minimum 0° 3′ (0.05°)0° 3′ (0.05°)
Nominal 0° 5′ (0.08°)0° 5′ (0.08°)
Maximum 0° 7′ (0.12°)0° 7′ (0.12°)
Wheel turning angle
(full turn)Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)34° 31′ – 38° 31′ *2
(34.52° – 38.52°)34° 44′ – 38° 44′ *4
(34.73° – 38.73°)
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree)30° 59′ – 34° 59′ *3
(30.98° – 34.98°)30° 29′ – 34° 29′ *5
(30.48° – 34.48°)
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REFRIGERANT LINES
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Removal and Installation for CompressorEJS003YT
A/C Compressor Mounting
REMOVAL
1. Discharge the refrigerant. Refer to ATC-175, "HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure" .
2. Remove the front right wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
3. Remove the engine under cover and the splash shield using power tool.
4. Remove the engine air cleaner and air ducts. Refer to EM-14, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-12, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
6. Disconnect the compressor electrical connector.
7. Disconnect the high-pressure flexible hose and low-pressure flexible hose from the compressor.
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipe with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.
8. Remove the compressor bolts and nut using power tools.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Removal and InstallationEBS00LMI
WA RN ING:
Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PA R T S C ATA L O G.
CAUTION:
Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cooled sufficiently.
If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.
Always use the support point specified for lifting.
Use either 2-point lift type or separate type lift. If board-on type is used for unavoidable reasons,
support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before starting work, in
preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-40, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
REMOVAL
Preparation
1. Drain the engine coolant. Refer to MA-13, "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
2. Partially drain the A/T fluid. Refer to MA-24, "
Changing A/T Fluid" .
3. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-93, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
4. Remove the engine hood. Refer to BL-13, "
Removal and Installation of Hood Assembly" .
1. Rear engine mounting insulator 4x4 2. Rear engine mounting insulator 4x2 3. LH engine mounting bracket
4. LH heat shield plate 5. LH engine mounting insulator 6. RH engine mounting bracket
7. RH heat shield plate 8. RH engine mounting insulator
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WHEEL HUB
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS001XD
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there
is no looseness of wheel bearing.
Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or
other irregular conditions. If there are any irregular conditions,
replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
Removal and InstallationEDS001XE
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove caliper torque member bolts using power tool. Then
reposition brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-21, "
REMOVAL" .
NOTE:
Do not press brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.Axial end play limit : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
SM A57 1A
1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud
4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle
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WHEEL HUB
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4. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
5. Remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool. Refer to FA X -7 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
6. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove ABS sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Removal and Installation" .
Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly if damaged.
Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free shop
rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
8. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
9. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Use new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-21, "
Removal
and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor" .)
When installing wheel and tire. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation" .
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DRIVE SHAFT
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Removal and InstallationEDS001XF
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
3. Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on ABS sensor harness.
4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with
wire. Refer to BR-21, "
Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
6. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.
Support lower link with jack.
7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
8. Remove drive shaft mounting bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to exces-
sively extend slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Move joint up, down, left, right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.
Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and
repair or replace as necessary.
1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft nut 3. Drive shaft
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Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
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PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsEES001GE
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsEES001GF
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
(J-24319-01)
Gear arm pullerRemoving ball joint for knuckle spindle
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
HT72520000
(J-25730-A)
Ball joint removerRemoving tie-rod outer end
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
NT694
NT546
Tool nameDescription
Attachment wheel alignment Measure wheel alignment
a: Screw M24 x 1.5 pitch
b: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.
c: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
d: 56 mm (2.20 in)
e: 12 mm (0.47 in)
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
NT148
NT717
PBIC0190E
FSU-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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Front Suspension PartsEES001GI
Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and
other damage.
Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then
check ball joint end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING
INSPECTION" and FSU-15, "Inspection" .
Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted (4x4 only).
Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Check shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.
Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks and other damage.
Front Wheel AlignmentEES001GJ
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WAR NIN G:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension parts before making
any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-5, "
Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-21, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 )" .
Verify the level using Consult-II memory register 1103 and set to 0 ± 10 mm (0 ± 0.39 in) as necessary.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.Suspension component torques : Refer to FSU-5,
"Components" .SM A52 5A
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