2005 NISSAN NAVARA wheel alignment

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartECS00ICF
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageCL-6CL-8CL-9CL-11EM-106CL-14CL-17EM-134
SUSPECTED PARTS (Possible cause)
CLUTCH PEDAL (Inspection and adjustment)
CLUTCH LINE (Air in line)
MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
OPERATING CYLINDER PISTON CUP (Damaged)
ENGINE MOUNTING (Loose)
RELEASE BEARING (Worn, dirty or damaged)
CLUTCH DISC (Out of true)
CLUTCH DISC (Runout is excessive)
CLUTCH DISC (Lining broken)
CLUTCH DISC (Dirty or burned)
CLUTCH DISC (Oily)
CLUTCH DISC (Worn out)
CLUTCH DISC (Hardened)
CLUTCH DISC (Lack of spline grease)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Damaged)
DIAPHRAGM SPRING (Out of tip alignment)
PRESSURE PLATE (Distortion)
FLYWHEEL (Distortion)
SymptomClutch grabs/chatters 1 2 2 2 2 2
Clutch pedal spongy 1 2 2
Clutch noisy 1
Clutch slips 1 2 2 3 4 5
Clutch does not disengage 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7

FAX-6
WHEEL HUB
3. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
— For 4WD models —
lRemove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft. Refer toFA X - 7 , "Removal and Installation".
lRemove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer toFAX-5, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer toBRC-37, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
lInspect the wheel sensor O-ring, replace the wheel sensor assembly if damaged.
lClean the wheel 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.
lApply a coat of suitable grease to the wheel sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
5. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts.
6. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
lCarefully remove wheel sensor and harness through hole in splash guard.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lUse new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
lWhen installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer toBR-26, "
Removal
and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly".)
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
WDIA0044E
WDIA0044E

DRIVE SHAFT
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4. Put match marks on shaft and spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Use paint or similar substance for alignment marks. Do not
scratch the surface.
5. Remove snap ring. Remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Screw a sliding hammer or suitable tool into threaded part of
joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly out of drive shaft as
shown.
NOTE:
Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the joint
sub-assembly by pulling directly.
CAUTION:
lIf the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace the entire drive
shaft assembly.
lJoint sub-assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not
attempt to disassemble it.
4. Remove boot from the drive shaft.
5. Remove circlip from the drive shaft.
6. While rotating the ball cage, clean the old grease off of the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
lReplace the shaft if there is any bending, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-assembly
lCheck for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
lClean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.
lCheck for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION:
lIf any irregular conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire
joint sub-assembly.
lJoint sub-assembly can not be disassembled. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
Housing
NOTE:
Housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race are in a set.
lCheck for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
lCheck for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage
lCheck the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures of sliding surface.
Steel Ball
lCheck for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.
SDIA0594E
SDIA0606E

FSU-1
FRONT SUSPENSION
E SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
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SECTIONFSU
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FSU
FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions .............................................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 6
Components ............................................................. 6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 7
Front Suspension Parts ............................................ 7
Front Wheel Alignment ............................................. 7
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 7
CAMBER AND CASTER ....................................... 8
TOE-IN .................................................................. 8
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..................... 9
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ............... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 10
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 11
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 11
STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12UPPER LINK ............................................................. 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
LOWER LINK ............................................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT ... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
Inspection ............................................................... 15
SWINGING FORCE ............................................ 15
TURNING FORCE .............................................. 15
VERTICAL END PLAY ........................................ 15
KNUCKLE ................................................................. 16
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 19
General Specifications (Front) ................................ 19
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*
1) ................................ 19
Ball Joint ................................................................. 20
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*
1) .............................. 21

FSU-2
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
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PrecautionsEES002KG
lWhen installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.
lUnladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
lAfter installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
lLock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled, do not
apply any additional lubrication.

PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsEES002KI
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
Gear arm pullerRemoving ball joint for knuckle
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)
HT72520000
Ball joint removerRemoving tie-rod outer end
ST35652000
Strut attachmentDisassembling and assembling strut
KV991040S0
CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts
4. Springs
5. Center plate
6. KV9910 4020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV9910 4030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV9910 4040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV9910 4050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia.Measuring wheel alignment
NT694
NT146
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S-NT498

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES002KK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
x: ApplicableReference page
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FFD-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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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
DRIVE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
WHEEL HUB AND BEARING
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise´ ´ ´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´´
Shake´´´´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´ ´ ´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´
Shimmy´´´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shudder´´´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or handling´ ´ ´´´ ´´ ´ ´ ´

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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Front Suspension PartsEES002KM
Check front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear and
other damage.
lShake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
If looseness is noted, inspect wheel bearing end play, then
check ball joint end play. Refer toFSU-15, "
Inspection".
lMake sure that the cotter pin is inserted in drive shaft end (4WD
models only).
lRetighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
lCheck shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage.
lCheck suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks and other damage.
Front Wheel AlignmentEES002KN
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
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 rear 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 toWT-3, "
Inspection".
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer toFA X - 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 toFSU-21, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)". Suspension component torques : Refer toFSU-6,
"Components".SMA525A
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