Nissan Altima L32. Manual - part 771

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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4. Be sure arrows on strut mount insulator and spring upper seat

are positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in the strut spacer

is positioned as shown.

5. Be sure coil spring is properly set in spring rubber seat. Gradu-

ally release spring compressor.

CAUTION:

Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to spring

upper seat and coil spring.

6. Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.

7. Remove Tool from strut.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Strut

• Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.

• Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.

• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.

Insulator and Rubber Parts

Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.

Coil Spring

Check for cracks, wear, and damage, and replace if necessary.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)

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SEDAN

: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

COUPE

Market

USA/Canada

Mexico

Engine type

QR25DE and VQ35DE

QR25DE and VQ35DE

Tire size

215/60R16

215/55R17

215/60R16

215/55R17

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

LH

Minimum

-1

°15′ (-1.25°)

-1

°09′ (-1.15°)

Nominal

-0

°30′ (-0.50°)

-0

°24′ (-0.40°)

Maximum

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°15′ (0.25°)

0

°21′ (0.35°)

RH

Minimum

-1

°30′ (-1.50°)

-1

°24′ (-1.40°)

Nominal

-0

°45′ (-0.75°)

-0

°39′ (-0.65°)

Maximum

0

°00′ (0.00°)

-0

°06′ (-0.10°)

Left and right difference

-0

°15′± 0° 33′ (-0.25°± 0.55°)

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

4

°09′ (4.15°)

3

°54′ (3.90°)

Nominal

4

°54′ (4.90°)

4

°39′ (4.65°)

Maximum

5

°39′ (5.65°)

5

°24′ (5.40°)

Left and right dif-
ference

± 0° 33′ (± 0.55°)

Kingpin offset
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

12

°00′ (12.00°)

11

°45′ (11.75°)

Nominal

12

°45′ (12.75°)

12

°30′ (12.50°)

Maximum

13

°30′ (13.50°)

13

°15′ (13.25°)

Total toe-in 

Distance (A - B)

Minimum

0 mm (0 in)

0.5 (0.02)

Nominal

1 mm (0.04 in)

1.5 (0.06)

Maximum

2 mm (0.08 in)

2.5 (0.10)

Wheel turning angle

Refer to 

ST-32, "Steering Angle"

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Market

USA/Canada

Mexico

Engine type

QR25DE and VQ35DE

VQ35DE

Tire size

215/60R16

235/45R18

235/45R18

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

LH

Minimum

-1

°15′ (-1.25°)

-1

°09′ (-1.15°)

Nominal

-0

°30′ (-0.50°)

-0

°24′ (-0.40°)

Maximum

0

°15′ (0.25°)

0

°21′ (0.35°)

RH

Minimum

-1

°30′ (-1.50°)

-1

°24′ (-1.40°)

Nominal

-0

°45′ (-0.75°)

-0

°39′ (-0.65°)

Maximum

0

°00′ (0.00°)

-0

°06′ (-0.10°)

Left and right difference

-0

°15′± 0° 33′ (-0.25°± 0.55°)

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

4

°15′ (4.25°)

3

°57′ (3.95°)

Nominal

5

°00′ (5.00°)

4

°42′ (4.70°)

Maximum

5

°45′ (5.75°)

5

°27′ (5.45°)

Left and right dif-
ference

± 0° 33′ (± 0.55°)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Ball Joint

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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)

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SEDAN (QR25DE)

Unit: mm (in)

*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

SEDAN (VQ35DE)

Unit: mm (in)

Kingpin offset
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

12

°00′ (12.00°)

11

°50′ (11.83°)

Nominal

12

°45′ (12.75°)

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°35′ (12.58°)

Maximum

13

°30′ (13.50°)

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°20′ (13.33°)

Total toe-in 

Distance (A - B)

Minimum

0 mm (0 in)

Nominal

1 mm (0.04 in)

Maximum

2 mm (0.08 in)

Wheel turning angle

Refer to 

ST-32, "Steering Angle"

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Swing torque 

0.50 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position) 

7.94 - 53.97 N (0.81 - 5.50 kg, 1.79 - 12.2 lb)

Rotating torque 

0.50 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Axial endplay

0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less

Market

USA

Canada

Mexico

Tire size

P215/60R16

P215/60R16

P215/60R16

Front (Hf)

717 (28.23)

715 (28.15)

727 (28.62)

Rear (Hr)

711 (27.99)

715 (28.15)

731 (28.78)

SFA818A

Market

USA

Canada

Mexico

Tire size

P215/60R16

P215/55R17

P215/60R16

P215/55R17

P215/55R17

SFA818A

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

COUPE

Unit: mm (in)

*1: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Front (Hf)

716 (28.19)

715 (28.15)

714 (28.11)

716 (28.19)

725 (28.54)

Rear (Hr)

711 (27.99)

711 (27.99)

715 (28.15)

711 (27.99)

731 (28.78)

Market

USA

Canada

Mexico

Engine

QR25DE

VQ35DE

QR25DE

VQ35DE

VQ35DE

Tire size

P215/60R16

P235/45R18

P215/60R16

P235/45R18

P235/45R18

Front (Hf)

715 (28.15)

713 (28.07)

713 (28.07)

711(27.99)

723 (28.46)

Rear (Hr)

722 (28.43)

722 (28.43)

727 (28.62)

726 (28.58)

722 (28.43)

SFA818A