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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FSU-7 < ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE > C D F G H I J K L M A B FSU N O P ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY Inspection and Adjustment INFOID:0000000004205267 INSPECTION Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions (wear, damage) are normal. LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY 1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal. . CAUTION: Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying excessive force. SHOCK ABSORBER Check for oil leakage, damage and replace if malfunction is detected. WHEEL ALIGNMENT 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. General Information and Recommendations • A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed. - This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN 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 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. Preliminary Check Check the following: 3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to . 4. Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-10, "Removal and Installation" 5. Shock absorber operation. other damage. 8. Vehicle height (posture). Alignment Process IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. • When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use "indicators" Do not use these indi- cators.: (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go). - The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor- rect. |