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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000003772289
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RSU-6RSU-6RSU-23
DLN-194, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"DLN-242, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FSU-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-36, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"RAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"ST-12, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
×××××× ××× ××××××
Shake ×××× × × × ××××××
Vibration ××××× × × ×× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × × ××× ××
Shudder ××× × ××× ××
Poor quality ride or handling ××××× ×× × ×××
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RSU-6
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000003772290
Check all of the component mountings for any excessive looseness, or back lash. Check the components for
any excessive wear, damage, or abnormal conditions. Repair or replace the components as necessary.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check the shock absorbers for any air l eaks or damage, and replace as necessary.
Check the hoses for any air leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.
Wheel AlignmentInspectionINFOID:0000000005889867
Rear Wheel Alignment Adjusting Bolts
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignm ent with the vehicle on a flat su rface. Use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLE-
NOID” active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specificat ion, 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 runout and damage.
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play.
5. Check the shock absorbers. Refer to RSU-6, "On-Vehicle Inspection and Service"
.
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 RSU-29, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen
*1)" .
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1. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, LH 2. Front lower link adjusting bolt, LH 3. Front lower link adjusting bolt, RH
4. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, RH
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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If vehicle height is not within ± 10 mm (0.39 in) of the specification, perform the control unit initialization
procedure. Refer to SCS-7, "CONSULT-III Function"
.
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. Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
Check with the manufacturer of your specific a lignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to RSU-29, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*1)".
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignm ent 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.
This may result in an ERROR.
2. 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 are using for more information.
CAMBER
1. Measure camber of both the right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification.
2. If outside of the specified val ue, adjust the camber using the
adjusting bolt in the front lower link.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in.
NOTE:
Camber changes about 0 ° 5' with each graduation of the adjust-
ing bolt.
3. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification.
TOE-IN
Measure the toe-in of the rear wheels. If out of s pecification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear
suspension parts before adjusting. Camber : Refer to
RSU-29, "Wheel Alignment (Un-
laden*1)"
SRA096A
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Total toe-in : Refer to RSU-29, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)"
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RSU-8
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt on rear lower link.CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH sides using the
adjusting bolt.
NOTE:
Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [one side] with each gradua-
tion of the adjusting bolt.
After adjusting, tighten the adjusting bolt nut to the specified torque.
Adjusting bolt nut : Refer to RSU-9, "Component"
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
ComponentINFOID:0000000005889868
Rear Suspension Without Rear Lo ad Leveling Air Suspension System
AWEIA0164GB
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RSU-10
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
1. Seat belt latch anchor 2. Stabilizer bar bushing 3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod 6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing 9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm 12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper Front
AWEIA0054GB
1. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly
Front
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERRSU-11
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005889869
Rear Suspension Without Rear Lo ad Leveling Air Suspension System
AWEIA0164GB
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RSU-12
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension System
REMOVAL
1. If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, use CONSULT-III “EXHAUST SOLENOID”
active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
2. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, disconnect the electrical connectors for the
height sensor and the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
3. If equipped with the rear load leveling air suspension system, unclip the rubber cover to access the rear
load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
1. Seat belt latch anchor 2. Stabilizer bar bushing 3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod 6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing 9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm 12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper Front
AWEIA0054GB
1. Rear load leveling air suspension
hose, RH 2. Shock absorber, RH 3. Height sensor
4. Rear load leveling air suspension hose, LH 5. Shock absorber, LH 6. Rear load leveling air suspension
compressor assembly (includes the
bracket and rubber cover)
Front
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