2007 NISSAN 350Z height

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FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 5
INSPECTION OF BALL JOINT END PLAY OF
EACH LINK ........................................................... 5
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION ..................... 5
Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 6
DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 6
PRELIMINARY CHECK ........................................ 6
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMEN-
DATIONS .............................................................. 6
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS .............................. 7
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND
KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES ........................ 7
Components ............................................................. 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 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 .......................................................... 11TRANSVERSE LINK ................................................. 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
UPPER LINK ............................................................. 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
COMPRESSION ROD ............................................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16
AXIAL END PLAY INSPECTION ......................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................. 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 19
INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
TOWER BAR ............................................................ 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
COMPONENTS ................................................... 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 21
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) .................................. 21
Ball Joint ................................................................. 21
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 21

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THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.

When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do not use these indicators.
–The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
–This may result in an ERROR.

Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do not use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
–Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
–See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES

Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.

Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install the CCK gauge attachment [SST: KV991040S0 ( – )] with the following procedure on wheel, then
measure wheel alignment.
1. Remove there wheel nuts, and install a guide bolt to hub bolt.
2. Screw adapter into plate body until it contacts body tightly.
3. Screw center plate into plate.
4. Insert plate on guide bolt. Put spring in, and then evenly screw
both guide bolt nut. When fastening guide bolt nut, do not com-
pletely compress spring.
5. Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of center
plate and tightly contact them to measure.
CAUTION:

If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside
the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and
damage, and replace suspect parts if necessary.

King pin inclination angle is reference value, no inspec-
tion is required. (Due to the type of suspension, the king-
pin inclination angle cannot be measured correctly using a normal alignment tester.)
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Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles:
Refer to FSU-21, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-
CATIONS (SDS)" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)NES0000H
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointNES0000I
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)NES0000J
*: 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° 20′ (–1.33°)
Nominal –0° 35′ (–0.58°)
Maximum 0° 10′ (0.17°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 7° 25′ (7.42°)
Nominal 8° 10′ (8.17°)
Maximum 8° 55′ (8.92°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 4° 20′ (4.33°)
Nominal 5° 05′ (5.08°)
Maximum 5° 50′ (5.83°)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 0° 00′ (0.00°)
Nominal 0° 02′ 30″ (0.04°)
Maximum 0° 05′ (0.08°)
Swing torqueLess than 2.0 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 18 in-lb) (Upper link)
0.147 - 2.45 N·m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb) (Compression rod)
Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position)Less than 34.8 N (3.5 kg, 7.8 lb) (Upper link)
2.37 - 39.5 N (0.24 - 4.03 kg, 0.53 - 8.88 lb) (Compression rod)
Rotating torqueLess than 2.0 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 18 in-lb) (Upper link)
0.147 - 2.45 N·m (0.02 - 0.24 kg-m, 2 - 21 in-lb) (Compression rod)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Applied model225/45R18 (Front)
245/45R18 (Rear)245/40R18 (Front)
265/35R19 (Rear)
Coupe Roadster Coupe
Front (Hf) 683 mm (26.89 in) 683 mm (26.89 in)
Rear (Hr) 706 mm (27.80 in) 705 mm (27.76 in) 703 mm (27.68 in)
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