Rear Suspension

Inspection

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
Check the following:
^ Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
^ Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-97, "Inspection". Testing and Inspection
^ Wheel bearing axial end play Refer to RAX-5, "Inspection". Rear Axle
^ Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm. Refer to RSU-19, "Ball Joint". Rear Suspension
^ Shock absorber operation.
^ Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
^ Each of front lower link, rear lower link, radius rod, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock absorber for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
^ Vehicle height (posture).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
^ A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel "thrust" process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle. The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
^ Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration Schedule.

ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.

^ 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 machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
- This may result in an ERROR.
^ Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional "Rolling Compensation" method to "compensate" the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this "Rolling Compensation" method.
- Use the "Jacking Compensation Method". After installing 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're using for more information on this.

Adjustment

CAMBER





If camber is exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in front lower link (2).
Standard
Camber: Refer to RSU-19, "Wheel Alignment". Rear Suspension

CAUTION: After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.

TOE-IN





^ If toe-in is exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in rear lower link (2).
Standard
Toe-in: Refer to RSU-19, "Wheel Alignment". Rear Suspension

CAUTION: Be sure to adjust equally on right and left side with adjusting bolt.

- If toe-in is not still within the specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension parts.