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SECTION
FRONT SUSPENSION
FSU B
FSU
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 11 F
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and
“SEAT BELT” of this Service Manual.
WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.
• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-
vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with
a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnection
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CAUTION:
Comply with the following cautions to prevent any error and malfunction.
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
then disconnect both battery cables.
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect
both battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
For vehicle with steering lock unit, if the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the operation pro-
cedure below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc to prevent damage to C
windshield.
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Precautions for Suspension INFOID:0000000011108348
• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Spilled oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil. G
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
• After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment. H
• Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,
tighten as they are.
Precautions for Removing Battery Terminal INFOID:0000000011108349 I
Tool number
Description C
Tool name
KV991040S1 Measuring wheel alignment
CCK gauge attachment
KV99104020 Adapter A D
KV99104030 Adapter B
KV99104040 Adapter C
KV99104050 Adapter D FSU
KV99104060 Plate
KV99104070 Guide bolt
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KV99104080 Spring F
KV99104090 Center plate
KV48105800 Measuring wheel alignment
Guide bolt G
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Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
FSU-15
FSU-24
FSU-8
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in ST section.
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Reference
ROAD WHEEL
Spring fatigue
STEERING
BRAKE
TIRE
Noise × × × × × × — — × × × × ×
Shake × × × × — × — — × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × — — — × × — — ×
Symptom FRONT SUSPENSION Shimmy × × × × — — × — × × × × ×
Judder × × × — — — — — × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or
× × × × × — × × × × × — —
handling
×: Applicable, —: Not applicable
COMPONENT PART
Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear, C
damage) are normal.
Ball Joint Axial End Play
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. D
2. Move axle side of lower link and upper link in the axial direction
by hand. Check there is no end play.
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Axial end play : Refer to FSU-30, "Ball Joint".
CAUTION:
• Never depress brake pedal when measuring. F
• Never perform with tires on level ground.
• Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Never damage
the installation position by applying excessive force. G
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Shock absorber H
Check for oil leakage, damage. Replace it if necessary.
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.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
• Tires for improper air pressure and wear. Refer to WT-9, "Tire Air Pressure".
• Road wheels for runout.
• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-7, "Inspection" (2WD), FAX-18, "Inspection" (4WD).
• Lower link and upper link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection".
• Shock absorber operation.
• Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
• Lower link for cracks, deformation and other damage.
• Vehicle height (posture).
CAMBER, CASTER, AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand at the same
height so that vehicle remains horizontal.
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TOE-IN
Measure toe-in by the following procedure.
WARNING:
• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Check that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
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4. Measure distance (A) (rear side).
Total toe-in = A – B H
Total toe-in : Refer to FSU-25, "Wheel Alignment".
• If toe-in exceeds the standard value, adjust toe-in by varying the length of between steering outer socket
and inner socket. Refer to FSU-9, "Adjustment". I
Adjustment INFOID:0000000011108355
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CAMBER AND CASTER
1. Adjust with the front/rear side adjusting bolts on the lower link
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CAUTION:
• Align the adjusting bolt cutout with the stamp of lower
link bracket.
• Always adjust the angle difference between left and right L
cambers within 33′.
• Always adjust the angle difference between left and right
casters within 45′. M
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: Vehicle inside
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TOE-IN
• Loosen the steering outer socket, and then adjust the length using steering inner socket.
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Piston rod lock nut Washer Bushing
Shock absorber mounting bracket Tube Rubber seat
Bound bumper cover Dust cover Coil spring
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires. Refer to WT-7, "Removal and Installation". L
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
CAUTION:
• Place the jack in the center of the lower link. M
• Never damage the lower link with a jack.
• Check the stable condition when using a jack.
3. Remove connecting rod upper joints from stabilizer bar. Refer to N
FSU-23, "Exploded View".
NOTE:
Swing stabilizer bar down, repositioning it out of the way to
access shock absorber lower mount. O
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• The lower seat step in the shock absorber assembly faces
outside of vehicle.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber
lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on
level ground. Refer to FSU-11, "Exploded View".
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FSU-15, "Inspection".
• After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal pro-
cedure to discard the shock absorber.Refer to FSU-15, "Disposal".
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Install shock absorber attachment (SST: ST35652000) (A) to
shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock
absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to pro-
tect it from damage.
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3. Check coil spring with a spring compressor between spring
upper seat and lower seat (shock absorber) is free. And then
remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so FSU
that piston rod does not turn.
CAUTION:
Never reuse piston rod lock nut.
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4. Remove washer, bushings, shock absorber mounting bracket, tube, rubber seat, bound bumper cover,
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dust cover from shock absorber. Refer to FSU-11, "Exploded View".
5. After removing coil spring with spring compressor (commercial service tool), then gradually release spring
compressor.
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Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the shock absorber attachment (SST: ST35652000) from shock absorber.
7. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to FSU-15, "Inspection". J
ASSEMBLY
1. Install shock absorber attachment (SST: ST35652000) to shock absorber and secure it in a vise. K
CAUTION:
When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around
shock absorber to protect it from damage.
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2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto shock
absorber.
CAUTION: M
Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
3. Apply soapy water to dust cover.
CAUTION: N
Never use machine oil.
4. Install dust cover, bound bumper cover, rubber seat, bushings, tube, shock absorber mounting bracket,
and washer to shock absorber. O
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Angle a : 90°
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5. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then
tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
6. Gradually release a spring compressor (commercial service
tool), and remove it from coil spring.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position
does not move.
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shock Absorber Assembly
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• Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
• Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
• Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
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Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration and
replace if necessary.
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Coil Spring
• Check for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION FSU
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection.
• Without VDC (with ABS): Refer to BRC-115, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View".
• With VDC: Refer to BRC-289, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View". F
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-8, "Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-200, "Description" (with VDC).
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Disposal INFOID:0000000011108360
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
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2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top
as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses). I
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-
pressed gas. J
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets. K
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the tires. Refer to WT-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove wheel sensor harness.
• Without VDC (with ABS): Refer to BRC-115, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View".
• With VDC: Refer to BRC-289, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod from lower link. Refer to FSU-23, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove shock absorber lower mounting bolt from lower link
. Refer to FSU-11, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to
ST-27, "Removal and Installation".
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7. Remove lower link adjusting bolt , eccentric disc from lower
link , and then remove lower link. Refer to FSU-16, "Exploded
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8. Remove bumper rubber from lower link. Refer to FSU-16,
"Exploded View".
9. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to FSU-17, "Inspection". F
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INSTALLATION H
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Protrusion of bumper rubber shall be installed securely to
hole of lower link . I
• Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with
a hammer or a similar item when inserting the stabilizer connecting
rod into the lower link.
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• Lower link mounting bolt side cam mounted as shown.
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Inspection INFOID:0000000011108363
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary
• Suspension component part for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint inspection
• Check the ball joint for excessive play. Replace the lower link assembly if any of the following exists:
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Turning Force
Check the turning torque using a suitable tool.
NOTE:
Before checking the turning force, move the ball joint at least ten
times by hand to check for smooth movement.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires. Refer to WT-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
CAUTION:
• Place the jack in the center of the lower link.
• Never damage the lower link with a jack.
• Check the stable condition when using a jack.
3. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to
ST-27, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove cotter pin from upper ball joint part and then remove
mounting nut. Refer to FAX-8, "Exploded View" (2WD), FAX-20,
"Exploded View" (4WD).
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5. Remove upper link from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-8, "Removal and Installation" (2WD), FAX-20,
"Removal and Installation" (4WD).
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Refer to FSU-20, "Exploded View". FSU
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FSU-21, "Inspection". F
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2. Verify the ball joint swinging force is within specification.
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Turning Force
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REMOVAL
1. Remove front under cover. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove connecting rod nut from lower link and stabilizer K
bar .
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INSTALLATION
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Inspection INFOID:0000000011108369
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DOUBLE CAB C
Item Standard
Axle type 2WD 4WD
Body type Narrow Wide D
Tire size 15 inch 16 inch 18 inch 16 inch 18 inch
Minimum −0°50′ (−0.83°) −0°43′ (−0.71°)
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Camber Nominal −0°05′ (−0.08°) 0°02′ (0.03°)
Degree minute (Decimal Maximum 0°40′ (0.66°) 0°45′ (0.75°)
degree)
Left and right F
0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
difference
Minimum 1° 58′ (1.97°) 1° 52′ (1.87°)
Nominal 2° 43′ (2.72°) 2° 37′ (2.62°) G
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal Maximum 3° 28′ (3.46°) 3° 22′ (3.36°)
degree)
Left and right
0° 45′ (0.75°) or less H
difference
Minimum 12° 18′ (12.30°) 12° 10′ (12.17°)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal Nominal 12° 48′ (12.80°) 12° 40′ (12.67°) I
degree)
Maximum 13° 18′ (13.30°) 13° 10′ (13.16°)
In 3.5 mm In 3.9 mm
Minimum In 4.1 mm (0.16 in) In 3.4 mm (0.13 in)
(0.14 in) (0.15 in) J
Total toe-in In 4.5 mm In 4.9 mm
Nominal In 5.1 mm (0.20 in) In 4.4 mm (0.17 in)
Distance (0.18 in) (0.19 in)
Item Standard
Upper ball joint 8.1 – 79.0 N (0.83 – 8.0 kg-f, 2 – 17 lb-f)*1
Swing force (A)
Lower ball joint 11.0 – 140.7 N (1.13 – 14.35 kg-f, 3 – 31 lb-f)*2
0.5 – 4.9 N·m (0.05 – 0.49 kg-m, 5 – 43 in-lb)
Turning torque (B)
0.5 – 6.4 N·m (0.05 – 0.65 kg-m, 5 – 56 in-lb)
Vertical end play (C) 0 mm (0 in)
*1: Measure at cotter pin hole
*2: Measure at groove
FOR THAILAND
DOUBLE CAB
Item Standard
Engine type YD25DDTi QR25DE
Axle type 2WD 4WD 2WD
Body type Narrow Wide
Tire size 15 inch 16 inch 18 inch 16 inch 18 inch 16 inch
832 mm 856 mm 868 mm 870 mm 872 mm 873 mm 870 mm
Front (Hf)
(32.76 in) (33.70 in) (34.17 in) (34.25 in) (34.33 in) (34.37 in) (34.25 in)
862 mm 888 mm 897 mm 900 mm 902 mm 906 mm 897 mm
Rear (Hr)
(33.94 in) (34.96 in) (35.31 in) (35.43 in) (35.51 in) (35.67 in) (35.31 in)
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Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
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SINGLE CAB WITH BODY
Item Standard
Axle type 2WD 4WD
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Tire size 15 inch 16 inch 15 inch
Front (Hf) 842 mm (33.15 in) 866 mm (34.09 in) 856 mm (33.70 in)
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