Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 854

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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MOUTING INSPECTION

Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,
damage) are normal.

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

1.

Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal.

2.

Place an iron bar or equivalent between transverse link and steering knuckle.

3.

Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Never damage the installation position by applying

excessive force.

STRUT ASSEMBLY

Check for oil leakage and damage, and replace if malfunction is detected.

Standard end play

: Refer to 

FSU-24, "Ball Joint"

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Wheel Alignment Inspection

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INSPECTION

Description

CAUTION:

• Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the standard value, check front suspension

parts for wear and damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is detected.

• Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection is required.
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-57, "Inspection"

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• Wheel bearing axial end play: Refer to 

FAX-8, "Inspection"

 (2WD), 

FAX-47, "Inspection"

 (4WD).

• Transverse link ball joint axial end play: Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection"

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• Strut operation.
• Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
• Each of suspension member and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage
• Vehicle height (posture)

CAMBER, CASTER, AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES

• Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand at the

same height so that vehicle remains horizontal.

Using a CCK Gauge

Install the CCK gauge attachment (SST: KV991040S1) with the following procedure on wheel, then measure
wheel alignment.
1.

Remove three wheel nuts, and install the guide bolts to hub bolt.

2.

Screw the adapter into the plate until it contacts the plate tightly.

3.

Screw the center plate into the plate.

4.

Insert the plate assembly on the guide bolt. Put the spring in,
and then evenly screw the three guide bolt nuts. When fastening
the guide nuts, do not completely compress the spring.

5.

Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of the
center plate and tightly contact them to measure.

CAUTION:

• If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle exceeds the

standard value, check front suspension parts for wear and
damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is
detected.

• Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection

is required.

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Camber, caster, kingpin in-
clination angles

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Wheel 

Alignment"

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Toe-In

Measure toe-in by the following procedure.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.

1.

Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).

2.

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

3.

Put matching mark (A) on base line of the tread (rear side) of
both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measur-
ing points.

4.

Measure distance (A) (rear side).

5.

Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).
NOTE:
If the wheels rotates more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), start this
procedure again from the beginning. Do not push the vehicle
backward.

6.

Measure distance (B) (front side).

• If toe-in exceeds the standard value, adjust toe-in by varying the length of between steering outer socket

and inner socket.

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Total toe-in = A – B

Total toe-in

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Wheel 

Alignment"

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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