2009 NISSAN TIIDA wheel alignment

Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion " . Length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not neces-
sarily the above value. Tool number : KV40107300 ( — ) SGIA1303E

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CONTENTS
REAR 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 Rear Su spension ......................... ......3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ......4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......5 REAR SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY .................... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... .....6
Wheel AlignmentInspection ................................. .....6
Component .......................................................... .....8
SHOCK ABSORBER ......................................... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... .....9
COIL SPRING ................................................... 11
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....11
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM ............................ 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 13
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ............................... ....13
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ....13

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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 Rear Suspension INFOID:0000000004305875
• 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 l ubricants 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.
• Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN
ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000004305877
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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" 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
REAR AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise
× × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × × × ×
Shimmy × × × × × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × × × × ×

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3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-5, " On-Vehicle Inspection and Service " .
4. Shock absorber operation.
5. Each mounting part of suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Rear suspension beam for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Vehicle height (posture).
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 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 al ignment 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-13, " 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.
• 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 inst alling 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 INSPECTION

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• Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable align-
ment gauge.
• If it is out of the specificati on value, inspect and replace any dam-
aged or worn rear suspension parts.
TOE-IN INSPECTION Measure toe-in using following procedure. If it is out of the specification, inspect and replace any damaged or
worn rear suspension parts.
WARNING:
• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Make sure that no person is in fron t of vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
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). 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. Camber : Refer to
RSU-13, " Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*) " .
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Wheel Alignment
(Unladen*) " .

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) INFOID:0000000004305884
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) INFOID:0000000004884135
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Market United States and Canada United States and Canada
Tire size 185/65R15 185/65R14
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum – 2
° 0 ′ 30" (– 2.01 °) – 2 ° 1 ′ 0" (– 2.02 °)
Nominal – 1 ° 30 ′ 30" (– 1.51 °) – 1 ° 31 ′ 0" (– 1.52 °)
Maximum – 1 ° 0 ′ 30" (– 1.01 °) – 1 ° 1 ′ 0" (– 1.02 °)
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Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum –1.0 mm (–0.039 in) –2.3 mm –0.091 in)
Nominal 3.0 mm (0.118 in) 1.7 mm (0.067 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in) 5.7 mm (0.224 in)
Angle (left or right,
each side)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum –0
° 2 ′ 30" (–0.04 °) –0 ° 6 ′ 0" (–0.10 °)
Nominal 0 ° 8 ′ 30" (0.14 °) 0 ° 5 ′ 0" (0.08 °)
Maximum 0 ° 19 ′ 0" (0.32 °) 0 ° 15 ′ 30" (0.26 °)

SRS-38< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
SPIRAL CABLE
6. Disconnect lighting and turn signal switch connector (1). Then while pressing tabs (2), pull lighting and turn signal switch
toward driver door to remove.
7. Remove the screws, then release the tab at the top and pull the spiral cable away from the steering column assembly.
8. Disconnect spiral cable connectors.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Make sure spiral cable alignment and centering marks (B) are matched
and in the neutral position. The neutra l position is detected by turn-
ing left 2.5 revolutions from the right end position, ending with the
locating pin (A) at the top. Place steering wheel in straight ahead
position, then install it with the locating pin hole (C) directly over
spiral cable locating pin.
• After the work is completed, perform self-diagnosis to make sure
no malfunction is detected. Refer to SRS-19, " SRS Operation
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