2008 NISSAN LATIO boot

FSU-6
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000001703721
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and replace as necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionINFOID:0000000001703722
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 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 suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-17, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)" .
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.
• Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-16, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*)" .
1. 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 alignment machine that operate these indicators
may not be correct.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

FSU-10
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to PS-9, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front tires from vehicle using a power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-32
.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod
(1) with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod
(1) from strut assembly.
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-72, "
Component" .
8. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
9. Set jack under front suspension member.
10. Remove upper side bolts of upper link.
11. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from vehicle.
12. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
• 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 RSU-2, "
Precaution for Sup-
plemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"" .
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-32
.
13. Upper link (right) 14. Front suspension member 15. Member stay
16. Cap⇐:Front
Refer to GI-7
for the symbols.
SGIA1297E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SGIA1298E

FSU-14
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TRANSVERSE LINK
TRANSVERSE LINK
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001703727
REMOVAL
1. Remove front tires using power tool.
2. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
3. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts, then remove transverse
link from front suspension member.
NOTE:
When removing LH transverse link it may be necessay to lower
the suspension member in order to remove bolts to avoid con-
tact with the transaxle.
a. Set jack under front suspension member.
b. Loosen RH upper link bolts, LH upper link bolt (front suspension
member side), front suspension member bolts (left/right). Lower
the front suspension member in order to remove transverse link
bolts.
4. Remove transverse link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.
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 the cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring
balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem-
bly.
Axial End Play Inspection
• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
• Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing)
under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-2, "
Precaution for
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"" .
MEIA0017E
Swing torque
: 0.5 - 4.9 N·m (0.06 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 15.4 - 150.8 N (1.6 - 15.4 kg-f, 3.5 - 40 lb-f)
SEIA0523E
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

STABILIZER BAR
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STABILIZER BAR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001703728
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to PS-9, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove the nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabilizer
connecting rod from stabilizer bar.
4. If necessary remove stabilize connecting rod upper nut using power tool. Separate stabilizer connecting
rod and strut.
5. Loose steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the ball joint remover
or suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-72, "
Component" .
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay.
10. Gradually lower front suspension member in order to remove
stabilizer bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not over load the
links.)
11. Remove the bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabilizer
clamp and stabilizer bushing.
12. Remove stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks,
and damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torques, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" . Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SGIA1298E
WEIA0181E
WEIA0182E

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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SYMBOLS
How to Follow Trouble DiagnosisINFOID:0000000001702437
DESCRIPTION
NOTICE:
Trouble diagnoses indicate work procedures required to diagnose problems effectively. Observe the following
instructions before diagnosing.
1.Before performing trouble diagnoses, read the “Preliminary Check”, the “Symptom Chart” or the
“Work Flow”.
2.After repairs, re-check that the problem has been completely eliminated.
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
SFIA2959E
SAIA0749E

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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WORK STEPS
When removing instrument panel & pad, cluster lid A, cluster lid C, passenger air bag module assembly and
center console assembly, follow steps in the order shown.
CAUTION:
• Disconnect both battery cables.
• Never tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.
• Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
1. Instrument upper mask 2. Instrument upper panel assembly 3. Instrument side panel (LH)
4. Combination meter 5. Instrument finisher E 6. Cluster lid A
7. Instrument side mask (LH) 8. Instrument panel & pad 9. Side ventilator assembly (LH)
10. Instrument side finisher 11. Instrument lower finisher 12. Steering column cover upper
13. Fuse block lid 14. Steering column cover lower 15. Steering lock escutcheon
16. Instrument lower cover (LH) 17. Console rear finisher (with armrest) 18. Console body assembly (with arm-
rest)
19. Center console 20. Console mask cover (with armrest) 21. Console mask
22. A/T console finisher / M/T console
boot / CVT console finisher23. Console rear finisher (without armrest) 24. Console body assembly (without
armrest)
25. Rear cup holder (without armrest) 26. Instrument lower cover (RH) 27. Instrument finisher D
28. Controller 29. Cluster lid C 30. Audio unit
31. Glove box assembly 32. Side ventilator assembly (RH) 33. Instrument side mask (RH)
34. Passenger air bag module assembly 35. Instrument side panel (RH) Pawl
Clip Metal clip
PartsReference
pageInstrument
panel and padCluster lid A Cluster lid C Passenger air
bag module
assemblyCenter con-
sole assembly
Instrument finisher E"Remov-
al"[ 1 ] [ 1 ] [ 1 ]
Cluster lid C"CLUS-
TER LID
C"[ 2 ] [ 2 ]
Audio unitAV- 3 6
[ 3 ]
Front pillar garnish (LH/RH)EI-37
[ 4 ] [ 2 ] [ 1 ]
Instrument side panel (LH/RH)IP-10
[ 5 ] [ 3 ] [ 2 ]
Instrument side mask (LH/RH)IP-10
[ 6 ] [ 4 ] [ 3 ]
Instrument side finisherIP-10
[ 7 ] [ 5 ]
Side ventilator assembly (LH)IP-10
[ 8 ] [ 6 ]
Steering lock escutcheonIP-10
[ 9 ]
Steering column cover upperIP-10
[ 10 ] [ 7 ]
Steering column cover lowerIP-10
[ 11 ]
Cluster lid A"CLUS-
TER LID
A"[ 12 ] [ 8 ]
Combination meterDI-20
[ 13 ]
Instrument lower finisher"INSTRU-
MENT
LOWER
FINISH-
ER"[ 14 ]

IP-12
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
[ ]: Number indicates step in removal procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Pull instrument finisher E backward by approximately 30
degrees while disengaging the instrument finisher E metal clips
and pawl.
Glove box assembly"GLOVE
BOX AS-
SEMBLY"[ 15 ]
Side ventilator assembly (RH)IP-10
[ 16 ] [ 4 ]
Passenger air bag module assemblySRS-38
[ 17 ] [ 5 ]
Instrument upper maskIP-10
[ 18 ]
Instrument finisher DIP-10
[ 19 ]
Controller MTC-55
[ 20 ]
Instrument upper panel assembly IP-10
[ 21 ]
Console mask"Remov-
al"[ 22 ] [ 1 ]
CVT, A/T console finisherIP-23
[ 23 ] [ 2 ]
M/T console bootIP-23
[ 23 ] [ 2 ]
Console rear finisherIP-23
[ 24 ] [ 3 ]
Console mask cover (with arm rest)IP-23
[ 25 ] [ 4 ]
Rear cup holder (without arm rest)IP-23
[ 25 ] [ 4 ]
Console body assemblyIP-23
[ 26 ] [ 5 ]
Instrument lower cover (LH/RH)"INSTRU-
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LOWER
FINISH-
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Center console assembly"CEN-
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CON-
SOLE AS-
SEMBLY"[ 28 ] [ 7 ]
Fuse block lidIP-10
[ 29 ]
Lighting and turn signal switchLT- 6 0
[ 30 ]
Wiper & washer switchWW-22
[ 31 ]
Instrument panel & padIP-10
[ 32 ] PartsReference
pageInstrument
panel and padCluster lid A Cluster lid C Passenger air
bag module
assemblyCenter con-
sole assembly
WIIA1224E

IP-22
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Pull backward while disengage the instrument lower finisher's
clip and pawls.
2. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor and harness connector, and then
remove instrument lower finisher.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Insert a suitable tool into front side space of console mask, and
disengage metal clips.
2. Disconnect harness connector, and then remove console mask.
3. Place the selector lever in "D" position (A/T and CVT only).
4. Remove selector lever knob (A/T and CVT only). Refer to CVT-
167, "Removal and Installation" (CVT), AT-203, "Control Device
Removal and Installation" (A/T).
5. Pull up and disengage A/T and CVT console finisher metal clips
(A/T and CVT only).
6. Remove A/T and CVT console finisher (A/T and CVT only).
7. Remove shift knob (M/T only). Refer to MT-49
.
8. Pull up and disengage M/T console boot metal clips (M/T only).
9. Remove M/T console boot (M/T only).
10. Disengage console rear finisher metal clips and pawl.
11. Remove console rear finisher.
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