2014 NISSAN TEANA tires

RSU-2
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
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• 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 lubricant 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. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,
tighten as they are.
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RSU-4
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000009464452
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the sy mptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RSU-8, "Exploded View"
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RSU-8, "Exploded View"
RSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"
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FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
FSU-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-52, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"WT-52, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"FAX-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"BR-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"ST-29, "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
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symp-
tom REAR SUSPENSION Noise
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Shake ×××× × ×××××××
Vibration ××××× ××× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ×××× ××
Shudder ××× ×××× ××
Poor quality ride
or handling ××××× ××××××
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYRSU-5
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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• Check the suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or damage. Shake each rear wheel to check for
excessive play.
• Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
• Check the shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check the wheelarch height. Refer to RSU-17, "Wheelarch Height
(Unladen*1)".
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SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
• Check for smooth operation through a full stroke for both compression and extension.
• Check for oil leakage on the welded or gland packing portions.
• Check the shock absorber piston r od for cracks, deformation, or other damage and replace if necessary.
SUSPENSION ARMS
• Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushings for damage, cracks and defo rmation. Replace suspension arm if necessary.
• After installing the radius rod, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to RSU-17, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*)".
FRONT LOWER LINK
• Check the front lower link for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.
UPPER AND LOWER RUBBER SEATS
• Check the upper and lower rubber seats for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.
REAR LOWER LINK AND COIL SPRING
• Check the rear lower link and coil spring for any def ormation, cracks, or other damage and replace if neces-
sary.
STABILIZER BAR
• Check the stabilizer bar and clamps for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.
Inspection and AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009464456
Before checking the rear wheel ali gnment, make a preliminary inspection.
• Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions. NOTE:
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and l ubricants are full. That the spare tire, jack, hand
tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
• Check the tires for wear and for improper inflation.
• Check the wheels for deformation, cracks, and ot her damage. Remove the wheel and check the wheel
runout. Refer to WT-53, "Inspection"
.
• Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness.
• Check the rear suspension for looseness.
• Check that the rear shock absorbers work properly.
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYRSU-11
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• When installing the coil spring (1), check coil spring is attached as shown.
(A): Vehicle upper side
(B): 2 paint marks
(C): 1 paint mark
(D): Vehicle inside
CAUTION:
Position the coil spring with paint marks aligned, spring
should be 1 place from the bottom.
• Install coil spring by aligning lower end of the coil spring (1) to bump of lower spring seat (2).
• Perform the final tightening of rear suspension me mber and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen condition with tires on level ground.
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
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(A) : Maximum gap 5 mm (0.20 in)
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RSU-14
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
SHOCK ABSORBER
• Installation is the reverse order of removal.CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
• Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000009464462
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage piston rod when removi ng components from shock absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and secure it in a vise. CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in a vise.
3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove washer, distance tube, bushing, bound bumper cover and bound bumper from shock absorber.
ASSEMBLY
• Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-8, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
• Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock absorber.
DisposalINFOID:0000000009464463
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top as shown to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com- pressed gas.
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
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(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
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RSU-16
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
SUSPENSION ARM
SUSPENSION ARM
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009464467
Removal
1. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Place a suitable jack (A) under the rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove the suspension arm from the knuckle using power tool.
4. Remove the suspension arm from rear suspension member using power tool.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform the final tightening of the suspension arm bolts and nuts at the knuckle, under unladen conditions
with tires on level ground.
• Check rear wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"
.
• Adjust the neutral position on steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-58, "Work Procedure"
.
1. Knuckle 2. Suspension arm 3. Rear suspension member
Front
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ST-16
< BASIC INSPECTION >
STEERING WHEEL
STEERING WHEEL
InspectionINFOID:0000000009461252
CONDITION OF INSTALLATION
• Check installation condition of power steering gear assembly, front suspension, front drive shaft and steering
column.
• Check if movement exists when steering wheel is mo ved up and down, to the left and right and to the axial
direction.
• Verify that the power steering gear nuts are tightened to specification. Refer to ST-36, "Exploded View"
.
STEERING WHEEL PLAY
1. Turn tires straight ahead, start engine, then turn steer ing wheel to the left and right lightly. Measure steer-
ing wheel movement on the outer circumference of the steering wheel when it is turned to the point where
tires start moving.
NEUTRAL POSITION ON STEERING WHEEL
• Check neutral position on steering wheel after confirming that front wheel alignment is correct. Refer to FSU-
25, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)".
1. Turn tires straight ahead, check if st eering wheel is in the neutral position.
2. If it is not in the neutral position, remo ve steering wheel and reinstall it correctly.
3. If the neutral position cannot be attained by repositi oning the steering wheel two teeth or less on steering
stem, loosen tie-rod lock nuts of power steering gear outer sockets, then adjust tie-rods by the same
amount in the opposite direction.
STEERING WHEEL TURNING FORCE
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to operating temperature.
4. Verify that the tires are inflated to the specified pressure. Refer to WT-60, "Tire"
.
5. Check steering wheel turning force using Tool when steering wheel has been turned 360 ° from the neutral position.
6. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, inspect steering column. Refer to ST-18, "Inspection"
.
7. If steering column meets specification, inspect steering gear. Refer to ST-20, "Inspection"
.
CHECKING FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
Steering wheel axial end play : Refer to ST-46, "Steering Wheel".
Steering wheel play : Refer to ST-46, "Steering Wheel"
.
Tool number : — (J-44372)
Steering wheel
turning force : Refer to
ST-46, "Steering
Wheel".
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGST-29
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000009461265
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable
Reference page
ST-15, "Inspection"
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ST-20, "Inspection"
ST-20, "Inspection"ST-20, "Inspection"ST-15, "Inspection"ST-16, "Inspection"ST-20, "Inspection"
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ST-20, "Inspection"
ST-18, "Inspection"ST-18, "Inspection"ST-20, "Inspection"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"Refer to FSU-6, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Refer to ST-29, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Outer socket ball joint swinging force
Outer socket ball joint rotating torque
Outer socket ball joint end play
Steering fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering gear rack sliding force
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
WHEEL HUB
AXLE and SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom Steering Noise
× × ××××× × × × ××× ×
Shake ×× ×××××
Vibration × ××× × × ×
Shimmy ×× × ××× ×
Shudder ××××××
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