Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Wheel Alignment Inspection
DESCRIPTION
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Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. "Unladen conditions" mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
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Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.
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Check road wheels for runout.
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Check wheel bearing axial end play.
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Check suspension arm ball joint axial end play.
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Check shock absorber operation.
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Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
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Check each link, arm and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
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Check vehicle posture.
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
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This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI 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 rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
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The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
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Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
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Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
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Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
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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 machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
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This may result in an ERROR.
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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're using for more information on this.
CAMBER INSPECTION
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Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following procedures.
Camber: Refer to RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)". See: Specifications/Rear Suspension