2010 NISSAN LATIO wheel alignment

GENERAL MAINTENANCEMA-7
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Explanation of Gene ral MaintenanceINFOID:0000000005394793
General MaintenanceINFOID:0000000005394794
General maintenance includes those items which shoul d be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.
Item Reference page
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips.
Adjust the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the specified pressure.
Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear. WT-28
Wheel nuts
When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose
nuts. Tighten if necessary. WT-7
WindshieldClean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.
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Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). WT-7
Transmitter compo-
nents in tire pressure
monitoring system
(TPMS)Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires
are replaced due to wear or age.
WT-9
Wheel alignment and
balanceIf the vehicle pulls to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel align-
ment. If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel bal-
ancing may be needed. FSU-7
and
WT-7
Windshield wiper
blades Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.
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Doors and engine
hood Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the trunk
lid and back hatch. Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if nec-
essary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check lubrica-
tion frequently. MA-48
Lamps
Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and oth-
er lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlamp
aim. Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. —
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Reference page
Warning lamps and
buzzers/chimes Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.
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Windshield wiper and
washer Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not
streak.
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Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient
quantity when operating the heater or air conditioning. —
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Be sure to check for changes in the steering
condition, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) —
Seats Check seat position controls such as seat adjusters, seat back recliner, etc. to
make sure they operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in every po-
sition. Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the
locks (if equipped) hold securely in all latched positions. Check that the latches
lock securely for folding-down rear seat backs. —
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PRECAUTIONSPS-3
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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 Steering SystemINFOID:0000000005396930
• In case of removing steering gear assembly, make the final tightening with grounded and unloaded vehicle
condition, and then check wheel alignment.
• Observe the following precautions when disassembling.
- Before disassembly, thoroughly clean the outside of the unit.
- Disassembly should be done in a clean work area. It is im portant to prevent the internal parts from becoming
contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.
- For easier and proper assembly, place disassembled parts in order on a parts rack.
- Use nylon cloth or paper towels to clean the parts; common shop rags can leave lint that might interfere with
their operation.
- Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
- Before assembling, apply the specif ied grease to the directed parts.
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PS-6
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STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000005396934
CHECKING CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front suspension assembly, axle and steering col-
umn assembly.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is mo ved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Check steering gear assembly mounting bolts and nuts for looseness. Refer to PS-12, "
Removal and Instal-
lation".
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL PLAY
• Turn steering wheel so that front wheels come to the straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn
steering wheel to the left and right until front wheels start to move. Measure steering wheel movement on the
outer circumference.
• When the measurement value is outside the standard val ue, check backlash for each joint of steering col-
umn assembly and installation condition of steering gear assembly.
CHECKING NEUTRAL POSITION STEERING WHEEL
• Make sure that steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and steering wheel are installed in the correct position.
• Perform neutral position inspection after wheel alignment. Refer to SRS-2, "
Precaution for Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"".
• Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position and c onfirm steering wheel is in the neutral position.
• Loosen outer socket lock nut and turn inner socket to left and right equally to make fine adjustments if steer-
ing wheel is not in the neutral position.
CHECKING STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level and dry surface, set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360 ° from neutral position using Tool as shown.
4. If steering wheel turning force is out of the specification, refer to STC-27, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Steering wheel axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
Steering wheel play : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Steering wheel
turning force : Less than 36 N (3.7 kg-f, 8.2 lb-f)
WGIA0180E
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STEERING WHEELPS-7
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• Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place front wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
• With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles.
• Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.
• Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustable. Check steering gear assembly, steering column assembly and front suspension components for
wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the
specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condi-
tion exists.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005396935
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, secure cable with a tape so that case and rotating part keep aligned. This will
omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set front wheels to straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-34
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3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
FAA0016D
Inner wheel (Angle: A) Minimum 35 ° 00 ′ (35.0 °)
Nominal 38° 00′ (38.0 °)
Maximum 39 ° 00 ′ (39.0 °)
Outer wheel (Angle: B) 33° 00 ′ (33.0 °)
SGIA0055E
Rack stroke “L” : 65.0 mm (2.559 in)
WGIA0181E
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PS-8
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STEERING WHEEL
• Align spiral cable correctly when installing steering wheel. Makesure 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
Check".
PHIA1024J
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PS-12
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POWER STEERING GEAR
POWER STEERING GEAR
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005396937
COMPONENT
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steer ing wheel using string to avoid turning.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-11, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Clean mounting surface on the body side of lower dash seal when installing steering gear assembly.
• Check wheel alignment under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Rotate steering wheel to check for decentered condition, binding, noise or excessive steering effort.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000005396938
COMPONENT (R24K TYPE)
1. Steering gear assembly2. Washer 3. Lower dash seal
4. Heat insulator 5. Front suspension member
Refer to GI-7
for the symbols.
SGIA1296E
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PS-16
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POWER STEERING GEAR
13. Install boot clamp (1) to boot using Tool.NOTE:
Install large diameter side boot clamp (1) securely to boot
groove, and crimp it so as to have clearance of 3 mm (0.12 in) or
less as shown.
14. Install joint cover (1) to gear housing assembly (2). CAUTION:
Install joint cover so that the protrusion for locating is
securely set to gear housing groove.
15. Adjust inner socket to standard length “L”, and then tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Check length of inner socket “L”
again after tightening lock nut. Make sure that the length is the
standard.
CAUTION:
Adjust toe-in. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion". Length achieved after toe-in adjustment is not neces-
sarily the above value. Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
SGIA1302E
SGIA1303E
Inner socket length “L” : 57.8 mm (2.276 in)
SGIA0167E
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SUSPENSION
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REAR SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Rear Suspension ......................... ......3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .............................
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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
Disposal ...................................................................10
COIL SPRING ...................................................11
Removal and Installation .........................................11
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM ............................12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ...................................13
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ..................................13
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