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Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 501

 

 

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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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 the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push on the rear wheel to move the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at

the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.

4. Measure the distance (A) from the rear side.
5. Push on the rear wheel to move the vehicle slowly ahead and to

rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn). 

CAUTION:

If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn),

try the above procedure again from the beginning. Do not

push vehicle backward.

6. Measure the distance (B) from the front side.

7. Use the formula below to calculate total toe-in.

• If the total toe-in is outside the specification, adjust the total toe-in. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Adjustment"

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Adjustment

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TOTAL TOE-IN

Loosen the steering outer socket. Adjust the length using the steering inner socket. 

CAUTION:

• Always evenly adjust both toe-in alternately and adjust the difference between the left and right to

the standard. 

• Always hold the steering inner socket when tightening the steering outer socket. 

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Total toe-in

: A - B

Total toe-in specification

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)"

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Toe-in

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Wheel Alignment (Un-

laden*1)"

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FSU-8

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-47, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove the lock plate from the front coil spring and strut and reposition the brake hose. Refer to 

BR-25,

"FRONT : Exploded View"

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3. Disconnect the stabilizer connecting rod from the front coil spring and strut. Refer to 

FSU-12, "Removal

and Installation"

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4. Remove the wheel sensor bolt. Position the wheel sensor and the wheel sensor harness aside. Refer to

BRC-106, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation"

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5. Use a jack to support the transverse link and the steering knuckle.
6. Remove the lower strut nuts and bolts (

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Piston rod lock nut

2.

Strut mount insulator

3.

Strut mount bearing

4.

Bound bumper

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Coil spring

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Lower rubber seat

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Strut

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Steering knuckle

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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7. Remove the grommet (A) from the cowl top cover.

8. Access 1 upper strut bolt through the grommet hole.
9. Remove the upper strut bolts from the strut mount insulator (1).
10. Remove the front coil spring and strut.
11. Inspect the components. Refer to 

FSU-21, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston rod lock nut or strut nuts.

• Install the front coil spring and strut with the identification mark (A)

of the strut mount insulator facing toward the front of the vehicle

and the arrow (B) facing the outboard side.

NOTE:

The identification mark "0" shows the (RH) strut mount insulator

and "1" shows the (LH).

• Perform the final tightening of the bolts and nuts under unladen

conditions with the tires on level ground.

• Complete the inspection. Refer to 

FSU-21, "Inspection"

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• After replacing the strut, always follow the disposal procedure to

discard the old strut. Refer to 

FSU-22, "Disposal"

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TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-47, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove the nut and bolt from the lower ball joint. Disconnect the transverse link from steering knuckle.

Refer to 

FAX-8, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove the nuts and bolts and disconnect the transverse link from the suspension member.
4. Inspect the components. Refer to 

FSU-10, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the transverse link nuts.

• Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.

• Complete the inspection. Refer to 

FSU-10, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

Transverse Link

• Check the transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.

• Check the ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leaks.

Swing Torque

1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement with no binding.

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Upper link

2.

Front suspension member

3.

Transverse link

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