Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)
Alignment: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Inspection
DESCRIPTION
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Camber, toe-in inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
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If camber, toe-in inclination angle is outside the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and damage. Replace suspect parts if a
malfunction is detected.
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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:
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Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
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Road wheels for runout. See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Procedures/Inspection.
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Wheel bearing axial end play. See: Suspension/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Procedures.
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Shock absorber operation.
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Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
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Each of rear suspension beam and shock absorber for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
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Vehicle height (posture).
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.
- The four-wheel "thrust" process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
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Check the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration Schedule.
ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed.
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When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use "indicators": (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go). Never use these
indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.
- 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). Never 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.
- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.