QUICK REFERENCE CHART: QX56
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Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000006237759
*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 ca ster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers. Make
NGK
Model Standard model
Standard type* DILFR5A-11
Gap (Nominal) 1.1 (0.043)
Drive type2WD 4WD
Camber *6
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 *6
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-in Distance (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 or 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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Rear Wheel Alignment
INFOID:0000000006237757
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000006237758
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Verify the vehicle height. If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization pro-
cedure. Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Minimum 0
° 0 ′ (0 °)
Nominal - 0 ° 30 ′ (-0.5 °)
Maximum - 1 ° 0 ′ (-1.0 °)
Cross camber 0 ° 45 ′ (0.75 °)
To e - i n Distance (A - B)
Minimum 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 3.3 mm (0.130 in)
Maximum 6.6 mm (0.260 in)
Cross toe 2 mm (0.079 in)
Angle (left, right)
Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum 0
° 0 ′ (0 °)
Nominal 0 ° 7 ′ (0.11 °)
Maximum 0 ° 14 ′ (0.22 °)
Cross toe 0 ° 8 ′ (0.14 °)
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Suspension type
Air leveling*2
Applied model 2WD 4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf)920
(36.22) 937
(36.89)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 917
(36.10) 937
(36.89)
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
PrecautionINFOID:0000000001534617
• 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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ON-VEHICLE SERVICEFSU-7
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Suspension PartsINFOID:0000000001534627
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 - 6 , "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Ser-
vice" and FSU-7, "Front Suspension Parts".
• 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.
Front Wheel AlignmentINFOID:0000000004915023
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specificat ion, 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-45, "
Inspection".
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-6, "
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-25, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)" .
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
• This type of alignment is re commended 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 ca pable 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. Suspension component torques : Refer to
FSU-14,
"Component" . SMA525A
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
General SpecificationINFOID:0000000001534621
Spring Free HeightINFOID:0000000001534622
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000001534623
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Suspension type
Independent double wishbone coil over shock
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer Standard equipment
2WD325.5 ± 3 mm (12.8 ± 0.1 in)
4WD 335.0 ± 3 mm (13.2 ± 0.1 in)
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Camber *6
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 *6
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 ′ (0.7
5°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree) 13
° 32 ′ (13.53 °)1 3°13 ′ (13.22 °)
To t a l t o e - i n Distance (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 or 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 °)
Outs id
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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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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)FSU-25
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*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 ca ster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
Ball JointINFOID:0000000001534624
*1 Measure at cotter pin hole
*2 Measure at groove
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000004894315
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Verify the vehicle height. If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization pro-
cedure. Refer to SCS-7, "
CONSULT-III Function".
Swinging force “A”
Upper ball joint 8.1 – 103.2 N (0.8 – 10.5 kg-f, 1.8 – 23.2 lb-f) *1
Lower ball joint 11.4 – 145.5 N (1.1 – 14.8 kg-f, 2.5 – 32.7 lb-f) *2
Turning torque “B” 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 4 - 57 in-lb)
Vertical end play “C” 0 mm (0 in)
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Suspension type
Air leveling*2
Applied model2WD4WD
Front wheelarch height (Hf) 920
(36.22) 937
(36.89)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr) 917
(36.10) 937
(36.89)
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DimensionsINFOID:0000000001559941
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Measured from top of roof rack.
Wheels & TiresINFOID:0000000001559942
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Overall length 5255 (206.9)5255 (206.9)
Overall width 2001 (78.8)2001 (78.8)
Overall height *1 1976.8 (77.8)1997.7 (78.7)
Front tread width 1715 (67.5)1715 (67.5)
Rear tread width 1715 (67.5)1715 (67.5)
Wheelbase 3130 (123.2)3130 (123.2)
Minimum Running Ground Clearance (at front suspen-
sion) With standard
undercover
211.2 (8.3)
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With oil pan skid
plate —2
32 ( 9.1 )
Drive Type Grade Road wheelTireSpare tire size
All LE 20x8JJ Chromium Aluminum Alloy P275/60R20P275/60R20
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5. Remove the front and rear bumper fascia. Refer to EXT-13, "Removal and Installation" (front), EXT-15,
"Removal and Installation" (rear).
6. Reposition the front fender protector out of the way. Refer to EXT-23, "
Removal and Installation".
7. Disconnect the chassis harness connector.
8. Remove the spare wheel and tire.
9. Remove the tailpipe and tailpipe hanger bracket. Refer to EX-6, "
Removal and Installation".
10. Remove the seatbelt latch anchor. Refer to EX-6, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Remove the front floor heat shield.
12. Disconnect each end of the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes. Refer to HA-29, "
Component".
CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the pipes with suitable material such as viny l tape to avoid the entry of air.
13. Set two suitable jacks at the RH body mount points to support the vehicle body when it is separated from the RH side of the frame.
14. Remove the RH body mount bolts. Refer to BRM-2, "
Body Mounting".
15. Use the vehicle hoist to lower the RH side of the frame from the RH side of the body [approximately 305 mm (12 in)] until there is sufficient clearance to remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C
and heater core pipes from between the body and the frame.
16. Remove the underfloor rear high- and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes from the back of the vehi- cle.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Replace the O-rings of the underfloor rear high - and low-pressure A/C and heater core pipes with
new ones, then apply compressor oil to them for installation.
• After charging refrigerant, check for leaks.
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