Nissan Note [6/12] Rear suspension assembly

RSU-6

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Wheel Alignment

BES00030

DESCRIPTION

● Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, coolant, and

lubricant are full. However, spare tyre, jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

1. Check the tyres for improper air pressure and wear.

2. Check road wheels for runout.

3. Check wheel bearing axial end play.

4. Check shock absorber operation.

5. Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

6. Check each link and arm for cracks, deformation, and other damage.

7. Check the vehicle posture.

CAMBER

Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.

● If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

TOE-IN

Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted. Measure toe-in

using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace

any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

WARNING:

● Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.

● Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before

pushing it.

1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.

2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).

3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tyres at the

same height as hub center. This mark is a measuring points.

4. Measure distance “A” (rear side).

5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees

(1/2 turn).

If the 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” (front tyres).

Camber : -1°55′--0°25′ (-1.92°--0.42°)

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Total toe-in: In 0- 8 mm (0 - 0.31 in)

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