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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are within specifications.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace it if necessary.
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DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-6
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3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-6, "
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 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.
• 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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BATTERY
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CAUTION:
• If it becomes necessary to start the engine with a booster battery and jumper cables, use a 12-volt
booster battery.
• After connecting battery cables, ensure that they are tightly clamped to battery terminals for good
contact.
• Never add distilled water through the hole used to check specific gravity.
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE
The following precautions must be taken to prevent over-discharging
a battery.
• The battery surface (particularly its top) should always be kept
clean and dry.
• The terminal connections should be clean and tight.
• At every routine maintenance, check the electrolyte level.
This also applies to batteries designated as “low maintenance” and
“maintenance-free”.
• When the vehicle is not going to be used over a long period of time, disconnect the negative battery terminal.
• Check the charge condition of the battery. Periodically check the specific gr avity of the electrolyte. Keep a
close check on charge condition to prevent over-discharge.
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
WARNING:
Do not allow battery fluid to come in contact with skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. After touch-
ing a battery, do not touch or rub your eyes until yo u have thoroughly washed your hands. If acid con-
tacts eyes, skin or clothing, imme diately flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 1
Check Starter Motor Circuit
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO STARTER MOTOR
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Check that the starter motor connector F27 connection is clean and tight.
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5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal Band ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for open circuit.
2.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Check voltage between starter motor connector F27 terminal B and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the starter motor for poor continuity.
3.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON STARTER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Check voltage between starter motor case and battery negative terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Starter motor ground circuit is OK. Further inspection is necessary. Refer to "WORK FLOW".
NG >> Check harness between the starter motor case and
ground for poor continuity.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check Magnetic Switch Circuit
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY TO MAGNETIC SWITCH
1. Remove the fuel pump fuse.
2. Crank or start the engine (where possible) until the fuel pressure is released.
3. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
4. Disconnect starter motor connector F28.
5. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal S and ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check the following: • 40A fusible link (letter h, located in fuse and fusible
link box)
Battery voltage should exist
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Ignition switch in
START
: Less than 0.2V
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Ignition switch in
START : Less than 0.2V
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Ignition switch in
START: Battery voltage
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• 10A fuse (No. 49, M/T model s, located in the IPDM E/R)
• 15A fuse (No. 52, located in the IPDM E/R)
• 20A fuse (No. 53, located in the IPDM E/R)
• Transmission range switch, clutch interlock switch or TCM depending on equipment
• Ignition switch
• Ignition relay IPDM E/R
• Starter relay IPDM E/R
• Starter relay request ON signal from BCM
• Harness for open or short circuit
2.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON MAGNETIC SWITCH CIRCUIT
1. Connect starter motor connector F28.
2. Check voltage between starter motor connector F28 terminal S and battery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Magnetic switch circuit is OK. Further inspection is nec-
essary. Refer to "WORK FLOW".
NG >> Check harness, components and connections between the battery and the magnetic switch for poor continuity.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATION OF CRANKING VO LTAGE REFERENCING COOLANT TEMPERA-
TURE
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Ignition switch in
START : Less than 1V
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Engine coolant temperature
Voltage V
− 30 °C to − 20°C ( −22 °F to −4 °F) 8.4
− 19 °C to − 10°C ( −2°F to 14 °F) 8.9
− 9 °C to 0 °C (16 °F to 32 °F) 9.3
More than 1 °C (More than 34 °F) 9.7
1. Cylinder block2. "B" terminal harness3. "S" terminal harness
4. Starter motor Engine front
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2.CHECK CHARGE WARNING LAMP CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect generator connector F1.
2. Apply ground to generator connector F1 terminal 2 with the igni- tion switch in the ON position.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO "WORK FLOW" .
NG >> Check the following. • 10A fuse [No. 3, located in fuse block (J/B)]
• CHARGE lamp
• Harness for open or short between combination meterand fuse
• Harness for open or short between combination meter and generator
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 2
Check Battery Circuit
1.CHECK BATTERY CIRCUIT CONNECTION
Check to see if terminal 1 is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal 1 connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system test. Refer to diagnostic station instruction manual.
2.CHECK BATTERY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator connector F2 terminal 1 and
ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following. • 120A fusible link [letter a , located in fusible link box
(battery)]
• Harness for open or short between generator and fus- ible link
3.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON BATTERY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator connector F2 terminal 1 and bat-
tery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the generator. Refer to SC-25, "Removal and
Installation" . Confirm repair by performing complete
Starting/Charging system test. Refer to diagnostic sta-
tion instruction manual.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the generator for poor continuity.
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE 3
Check Voltage Regulator Circuit
CHARGE lamp should light up.
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Battery voltage should exist.
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With engine running
at idle and warm : Less than 0.2V
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1.CHECK VOLTAGE REGULATOR CIRCUIT CONNECTION
Check to see if terminal 3 is clean and tight.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair terminal 3 connection. Confirm repair by performing complete Starting/Charging system test. Refer to diagnostic station instruction manual.
2.CHECK VOLTAGE REGULATOR CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator connector F1 terminal 3 and
ground using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check the following. • 10A fuse (No. 29, located in fuse and fusible link box)
• Harness for open or short between generator and fuse
3.CHECK VOLTAGE DROP ON VOLTAGE REGULATOR CIRCUIT
Check voltage between generator connector F1 terminal 3 and bat-
tery positive terminal using a digital circuit tester.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace the generator. Refer to SC-25, "Removal and
Installation" . Confirm repair by performing complete
Starting/Charging system test. Refer to diagnostic sta-
tion instruction manual.
NG >> Check harness between the battery and the generator for poor continuity.
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Battery voltage should exist.
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at idle and warm : Less than 0.2V
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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, shift selector in the drive position for
CVT and A/T models).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
• Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
• If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the v ehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, chec k ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follo w the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area.To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear: J-39565 and mechanic's stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:
• removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fasteners can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.
• tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only tem-
porarily.
• feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.
• placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
• looking for loose components and contact marks. Refer to SE-7, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE
• If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
• If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- separate components by repositioning or loos ening and retightening the component, if possible.
- insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or urethane tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is av ailable through your authorized NISSAN Parts Depart-
ment.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 ×135 mm (3.94× 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 ×85 mm (2.36 ×3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 ×25
mm (0.59× 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 ×50 mm (1.97 ×1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick,
50× 50 mm (1.97 ×1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 ×50 mm (1.18 ×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movemen t does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 ×25 mm (0.59× 0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in ) wide tape roll. The following
materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
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