Maxima V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Rear Wheel Alignment
Rear Wheel Alignment
Before checking the rear wheel alignment, make a preliminary inspection.
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Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE: Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. That the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their
designated positions.
Preliminary Inspection
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
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Check the tires for wear or improper inflation pressure.
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Check the wheels for deformation, cracks or other damage. If deformed, remove the wheel and check the wheel runout.
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Check the rear wheel hub assemblies for looseness.
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Check the rear suspension for looseness.
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Check that the rear shock absorber works properly.
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Check the wheelarch height (Unladen*).
General Information and Recommendations
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
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This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
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The four-wheel thrust process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is centered.
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The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
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The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
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Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
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Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Calibration Schedule.
The Alignment Process
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed.
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use indicators: (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these
indicators.
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The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
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This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional "Rolling Compensation" method to compensate the sensors (alignment targets or
head units). Do NOT use this "Rolling Compensation" method.
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Use the Jacking Compensation method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both
ways.
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See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
Camber
CAMBER