M35 V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Description
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
PRELIMINARY CHECK
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout.
3. Wheel bearing axial end play.
4. Transverse link ball joint axial end play.
5. Shock absorber operation.
6. Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage.
8. Vehicle height (posture).
General Information and Recommendations
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed. 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
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.
-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.
Inspection of Camber, Caster and Kingpin Inclination Angles
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
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Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
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Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has same height so vehicle will remain
horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install the CCK gauge attachment [SST: KV991040S0 ( - ) with the following procedure on wheel, then measure wheel alignment.