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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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General SpecificationINFOID:0000000003532595
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000003532596
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
Unit: mm (in)
PRELOAD TORQUE
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
BACKLASH
Unit: mm (in)
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
SELECTIVE PARTS
Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
Applied modelVK56E
Final drive modelM205
Gear ratio3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 47/14
Differential gear oil capacity (Approx.)
1.6 (3 3/8 US pt, 2 7/8 Imp pt)
Number of pinion gears2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.08 (0.0031) or less
Item Specification
Side gear back clearance (Clearance between side gear and dif-
ferential case for adjusting side gear backlash)0.20 (0.0079) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance
during differential motion.)
Item Specification
Drive pinion bearing preload torque 2.3 - 3.4 (0.23 - 0.35, 21 - 31)
Total preload torque
(Total preload torque = drive pinion bearing preload torque + side
bearing preload torque).2.98 - 4.76 (0.31 - 0.48, 27 - 42)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion backlash 0.12 - 0.20 (0.0050 - 0.0079)
Item Runout limit
Companion flange face 0.10 (0.0039) or less
Companion flange inner side 0.13 (0.0051) or less
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FSU-1
SUSPENSION
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FRONT SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................2
PRECAUTIONS ...................................................2
Precaution .................................................................2
PREPARATION ...................................................3
Special Service Tool .................................................3
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .............................
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ......................................4
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ...................5
Component ................................................................5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ......................................6
Front Suspension Parts .............................................6
Front Wheel Alignment ..............................................6
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ........10
Removal and Installation .........................................10
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................10
STABILIZER BAR ..............................................12
Removal and Installation .........................................12
UPPER LINK .....................................................13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
LOWER LINK ....................................................14
Removal and Installation .........................................14
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL
JOINT ................................................................
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Removal and Installation .........................................15
Inspection ................................................................15
KNUCKLE .........................................................17
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .........................17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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General Specification ..............................................19
Spring Free Height ..................................................19
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) *6 .............................19
Ball Joint ..................................................................20
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1) ................................20
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FSU-2
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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
PrecautionINFOID:0000000003532631
• When 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 immediately.
• Unladen 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.
• After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
• Lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled, do not
apply any additional lubrication.
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PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532632
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolINFOID:0000000003532633
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST29020001
(J-24319-01)
Pitman arm pullerRemoving upper link ball joint from 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
NT694
NT146
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
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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ComponentINFOID:0000000003532635
1. Dust cover 2. Shock absorber 3. Upper link
4. Steering knuckle 5. Cotter pin 6. Bolt
7. Jounce bumper 8. Washer 9. Lower link
10. Stabilizer bar 11. Stabilizer bar bushing 12. Stabilizer bar mounting bracket
13. Connecting rod 14. Coil spring 15. Upper seat
16. Upper spring seat 17. Shock absorber bushing 18. Shock absorber mounting insulator
19. Spacer 20. Washer⇐Front
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FSU-6
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Suspension PartsINFOID:0000000003532636
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 FA X - 5 , "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Ser-
vice" and FSU-15, "Inspection".
• Make sure that the cotter pin is inserted (4WD 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.
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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 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 FA X - 5 , "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
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-20, "
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,
"Component" . SMA525A
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FSU-10
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000003532638
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt using power tool.
3. Remove the three shock absorber upper nuts using power tool.
4. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.
• Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for
removal.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• The lower seat step (2) in the shock absorber assembly (1) faces
outside of vehicle.
- Upper spring insulator (3)
-⇐: Front
• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to FSU-5, "
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• When installing wheel and tire, refer to WT-7, "
Rotation".
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000003532639
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing)
the piston rod lock nut as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress the spring using tool until the shock absorber mount-
ing insulator can be turned by hand.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two tools are firmly hooked
on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened
alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
3. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
• Discard the piston rod lock nut, use a new nut for assembly.
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Shock Absorber Assembly
• Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
• Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
• Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration and
replace if necessary.
Coil Spring
• Check for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
• Check the free spring height.
ASSEMBLY
1. When installing coil spring on shock absorber, the lower end and
upper end must be positioned as shown.
• Shock absorber mounting insulator (1)
• Lower end (2)
• Upper end (3)
•⇐: Flat tail
2. Install upper spring insulator (3) with studs located in line with
lower shock mount and in lower seat step. The lower seat step
(2) in the shock absorber assembly (1) faces outside of vehicle.
•⇐: Front
3. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to FSU-5,
"Component" .
• Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.Front spring free height
2WD : 325.5 ± 3 mm (12.8 ± 0.1 in)
4WD : 335.0 ± 3 mm (13.2 ± 0.1 in)
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