2009 NISSAN LATIO steering wheel

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CONTENTS
FRONT SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary fo r Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
Cautions .............................................................. ......3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ......4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY .............. .....7 On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .....................
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Wheel Alignment Inspecti on .....................................7
Component .......................................................... ....10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....11
COIL SPRING AND STRUT .............................. 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....12
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....12
TRANSVERSE LI NK ......................................... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....15
STABILIZER BAR ............................................. 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....16
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 17
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ............................... ....17
Ball Joint .............................................................. ....18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ....19

PRECAUTIONS
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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.
Precaution for Procedur e without Cowl Top Cover INFOID:0000000004305858
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield.
Cautions INFOID:0000000004305859
• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening mu st be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
• After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
• Self-lock nuts are not reusable. A lways use new ones when installing. WEIA0178E

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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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d SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Strut deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
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Shake × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × × × × × ×
Shimmy × × × × × × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × × × × × × ×

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service INFOID:0000000004305863
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 bet ween 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 Inspection INFOID:0000000004305864
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and r eplace 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-6, " 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 suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-19, " Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) " .
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 calib rated 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 FSU-17, " Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*) " .
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. Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)

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3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at
the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.
4. Measure distance (A) from rear side.
5. Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).
CAUTION:
If wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try
the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push
vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance (B) from front side.
7. Use the formula below to calculate total toe-in. • If the total toe-in is outside the specification, adj ust toe-in by varying the length of between steering
outer socket and inner socket. SFA234AC
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) " .

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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 fr om suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-195, " 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-10, " 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 FSU-7, " Wheel Alignment
Inspection " .
• 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 SGIA1297E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305867
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel. Refer to EI-22, " Removal and Installation " .
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installation " .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Refer to BR-12, " Rear Brake Tube and Hose " .
5. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer c onnecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabi-
lizer connecting rod from strut assembly.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, " Component " .
7. Remove the strut mounting insulator bolts, then remove strut assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-10, " Component " .
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the strut assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, " Wheel Alignment Inspection "
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• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-32 .
• Attach strut mounting insulator as shown.
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DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut assembly. WEIA0179E
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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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 t en 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-10, " 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 FSU-7, " Wheel Align-
ment Inspection " .