Nissan SUSPENSION - User Manual

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CONTENTS
FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Precaution for Technicians Using Medical Electric ......2
Point to Be Checked Before Starting Maintenance
Work ..........................................................................
2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................
2
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
High Voltage Precautions ..........................................3
Precaution for Removing 12V Battery .......................5
Precautions for Suspension ......................................6
PREPARATION ............................................ 7
PREPARATION ................................................... 7
Special Service Tools ................................................7
Commercial Service Tools ........................................7
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 9
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING .............................
9
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ......................................9
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .........................10
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ..................10
Inspection ................................................................10
WHEEL ALIGNMENT .........................................11
Inspection ................................................................11
Adjustment .............................................................. 11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............13
FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT ................13
Exploded View .........................................................13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
Disassembly and Assembly .....................................14
Inspection ................................................................16
Disposal ...................................................................16
TRANSVERSE LINK .........................................17
Exploded View .........................................................17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
Inspection ................................................................17
FRONT STABILIZER ........................................19
Exploded View .........................................................19
Removal and Installation .........................................19
Inspection ................................................................21
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER .....................22
Exploded View .........................................................22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
Inspection and Adjustment ......................................27
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................
28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
28
Wheel Alignment .....................................................28
Ball Joint ..................................................................28
Wheelarch Height ....................................................28
Revision: October 2013 2013 LEAF

Summary

PRECAUTIONS

Medical Device Safety Precautions

Guidelines for technicians using medical devices near vehicle components and systems.

High Voltage System Safety

Critical warnings and procedures for working with high voltage systems.

SRS and Battery Handling Safety

Safety measures for Supplemental Restraint System and 12V battery removal.

PREPARATION

Service Tools and Equipment

Identification of special and commercial tools required for maintenance.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NVH Troubleshooting Guide

Chart for diagnosing noise, vibration, and harshness symptoms.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Front Suspension Assembly Inspection

Procedures for inspecting the front suspension assembly for wear and looseness.

Wheel Alignment Procedures

Steps for inspecting and adjusting wheel alignment.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Front Coil Spring and Strut Service

Detailed steps for removing and installing the front coil spring and strut assembly.

Transverse Link Service

Procedure for removing, installing, and inspecting the transverse link.

Front Stabilizer Service

Steps for removing, installing, and inspecting the front stabilizer.

Front Suspension Member Service

Comprehensive guide for removing and installing the front suspension member.

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment Specifications

Standard values and tolerances for camber, caster, and toe-in.

Ball Joint and Wheelarch Specifications

Data for ball joint torque, end play, and wheelarch height.

Tire Size Information

Tire size specifications for different regions.

Nissan SUSPENSION Specifications

General

Brand	Nissan
Model	SUSPENSION
Category	Automobile
Language	English