Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Periodic maintenance

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

COMPONENT

Check the conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component. Verify the 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 transverse link, and check the axial end play by moving the transverse link up and down.

Axial end play : Refer to FSU-26, "Ball Joint".

CAUTION:

•  Do not depress brake pedal when measuring.
•  Do not perform this inspection with the tires on the ground.
•  Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage components by applying excessive force.

STRUT

Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace if necessary.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

WARNING: Always adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.

NOTE: If the wheel alignment is out of specifaction, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before making any adjustments.

Check the following:

1.  Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that the fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full; the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
2.  Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear. Refer to WT-65, "Tire Air Pressure".
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-56, "Inspection".
4.  Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-7, "Inspection" (FWD), or FAX-38, "Inspection" (AWD).
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-26, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)".

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 Schedule.

LIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-26, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)".

•  When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go). Do not use these indicators.

• The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
•  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 Compensation” 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.

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CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES INSPECTION

•  Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• Before inspection, set the front wheels onto a turning radius gauge. Set the rear wheels onto a pad that has the same height so the vehicle will remain horizontal.

TOTAL TOE-IN INSPECTION

Measure the total toe-in using the following procedure.

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.

Total toe-in : A - B
Total toe-in specification : Refer to FSU-26, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)".

• If the total toe-in is outside the specification, adjust the total toe-in. Refer to FSU-8, "Adjustment".

Adjustment

TOE-IN

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

Toe-in : Refer to FSU-26, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen* 1)".

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.
•  After toe-in adjustment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-70, "Work Procedure".

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