FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Perform final tightening of each of parts (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions, which were removed
when removing front suspension assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-23, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
FSU-28
[AWD]
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationNES000IU
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from shock absorber. Refer to BRC-57, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-12, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod with a power tool, and then
remove stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
5. Remove mounting nut and bolt on the lower side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then
remove shock absorber arm from transverse link.
6. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
7. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint
remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
8. Remove the mounting bolt on the upper side of shock absorber arm with a power tool, and then remove
shock absorber arm from shock absorber.
9. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-25, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolt and nut at the shock absorber arm lower side (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-23, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSOR" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES000IV
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Install strut attachment [SST] to shock absorber and secure it in
a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut attachment to shock absorber,
wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
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FSU-32
[AWD]
TRANSVERSE LINK
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INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-25, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member installation position and the
shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check
wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-23, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
UPPER LINK
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UPPER LINKPFP:54524
Removal and InstallationNES000IX
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with a power tool.
2. Remove shock absorber. Refer to FSU-28, "
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER" .
3. Remove mounting nut and bolt with a power tool, and then remove upper link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove upper link and stopper rubber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
Upper link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if a malfunction is detected.
Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if a malfunction is
detected.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Hook a spring balance at cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring bal-
ance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque
is within specifications with a preload gauge [SST].
If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
If it is outside the specified range, replace upper link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-25, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-23, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" . Swing torque
: 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 0 - 61.5 N (0 - 6.2 kg, 0 - 13.6 lb)
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Rotating torque
: 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
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Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
FSU-34
[AWD]
UPPER LINK
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Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking wheel alignment. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen)NES000IZ
Ball JointNES000J0
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)NES000J1
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are 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 33
(0.55) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 3
05 (3.08)
Nominal 3
50 (3.83)
Maximum 4
35(4.58)
Left and right difference 39
(0.65) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 6
30 (6.50)
Nominal 7
15 (7.25)
Maximum 8
00 (8.00)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0
(0)
Nominal 3
(0.05)
Maximum 6
(0.10)
Swing torqueTransverse link 0.5 - 3.6 Nꞏm (0.06 - 0.36 kg-m, 5 - 31 in-lb)
Upper link 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balanceTransverse link 7.8 - 56.3 N (0.8 - 5.7 kg, 1.8 - 12.5 lb)
Upper link 0 - 61.5 N (0 - 6.2 kg, 0 - 13.6 lb)
Rotating torqueTransverse link 0.5 - 3.9 Nꞏm (0.06 - 0.39 kg-m, 5 - 34 in-lb)
Upper link 0 - 2.0 Nꞏm (0 - 0.2 kg-m, 0 - 17 in-lb)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Tire245/45R18
Front (Hf)USA 731 mm (28.78 in)
CANADA 732 mm (28.82 in)
Rear (Hr)USA 725 mm (28.54 in)
CANADA 726 mm (28.58 in)
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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 NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS) (If
Equipped) ................................................................. 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 4
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 4
Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ..... 4
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) ...................................................
..... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Required) ................................................................. 6
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 7
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
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .... 10
Components ............................................................ 11
SYMBOLS ........................................................
.... 11
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses .......................... 12
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 12
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................... 12
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 13KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 14
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 16
CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................... 16
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - .......... 17
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 18
Abbreviations .......................................................... 24
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 25
How to Check Terminal ........................................... 25
CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ............ 25
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ...................... 25
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 28
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 28
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 28
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................
... 31
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 36
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 36
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 38
Description .............................................................. 38
Function and System Application ........................... 38
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 39
Checking Equipment .............................................. 39
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 39
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 40
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 40
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ............................................ 41
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 42
Special Service Tools ............................................. 42
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift ....... 42
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 43
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 44
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 44
2WD MODELS .................................................... 44
AWD MODELS .................................................... 45
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 45
FRONT ................................................................ 45
REAR .................................................................. 45
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 46
GI-2Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45 TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 47
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 47
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS ............................................................... 48
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants ... 48
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ............................ 49
Model Variation ....................................................... 49
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................ 50IDENTIFICATION PLATE .................................... 51
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ................................. 51
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NUMBER ........... 51
Dimensions ............................................................. 52
Wheels & Tires ........................................................ 52
TERMINOLOGY ........................................................ 53
SAE J1930 Terminology List ................................... 53