Nissan Quest E52. Manual - part 1033

PREPARATION

RSU-3

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tools

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Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

RSU-4

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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: Applicable

Reference

RSU-8

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-10

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RSU-13

, 

RSU-15

, 

RSU-17

, 

RSU-19

RSU-9

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RSU-8

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RS

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-10

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RSU-13

, 

RSU-15

, 

RSU-17

, 

RSU-19

RSU-6

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Symptom

REAR SUSPENSION

Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Judder 

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Poor quality ride or handling

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

RSU-5

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

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.

2.

Move axle side of suspension arm in the axial direction by hand.
Check there is no end play. 

CAUTION:

• Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
• Never perform with tires on level ground.
• Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Never damage

the installation position by applying excessive force.

SHOCK ABSORBER

Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace it if necessary. 

Axial end play

: Refer to 

RSU-21, "Ball Joint"

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RSU-6

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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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. Refer to 

WT-51, "Tire Air Pressure"

.

• Road wheels for runout.
• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to 

RAX-4, "Inspection"

.

• Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Inspection"

.

• 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 Sched-

ule.

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). Never use these indicators.

- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-

rect.

- This may result in an ERROR.
• Most camera-type alignment machines are equipped with both “Rolling Compensation” method and optional

“Jacking Compensation” method to “compensate” the alignment targets or head units. “Rolling Compensa-
tion” is the preferred method.

- If using the “Rolling Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, push or pull

on the rear wheel to move the vehicle. Do not push or pull on the vehicle body.

- If using the “Jacking Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
NOTE:
Do not use the “Rolling Compensation” method if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.

- Follow all instructions for the alignment machine you're using for more information.

Adjustment

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