Inspection and Adjustment

Before checking the rear wheel alignment, make a preliminary inspection.

• Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
  NOTE: Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in their designated positions.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION 

• Check the tires for wear and for improper inflation.
• Check the wheels for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Remove the wheel and check the wheel runout. Refer to Adjustment .
• Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness.
• Check the rear suspension for looseness.
• Check that the rear shock absorbers work properly.
• Check the wheelarch height in the unladen condition. Refer to Wheelarch Height .

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

1. 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 machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
   • The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
   • Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
   • Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Calibration Schedule.

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS 

IMPORTANT:  Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Information. Refer to Wheelarch Height .

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 alignment machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
   • This may result in an ERROR.
2. 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 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.

CAMBER 

• Measure camber of both right and left wheels using a suitable alignment gauge and adjust using following procedure.

  Camber

  : Refer to Wheel Alignment (Unladen) .

  • If camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before adjusting.
• Adjust camber by turning bolt (1) on front lower link (2).

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• Adjust the camber by turning bolt (1) on rear lower link (2).

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• Tighten adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.

  Adjusting bolt nuts

  : Refer to Exploded View .

TOE-IN 

• Measure toe-in of rear wheels. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before adjusting.

  Total toe-in

  : Refer to Wheel Alignment (Unladen) .

• Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt on rear lower link.

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• After adjusting, tighten adjusting bolt nut to specified torque.

  Adjusting bolt nut

  : Refer to Exploded View .

  CAUTION:

  When tightening the nut firmly and checking the torque, use a wrench to prevent the turning of the bolt.

• After adjusting alignment it is necessary to adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to Description .