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Nissan and Datsun Maxima GLE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 4 of 6)

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Maxima GLE
Engine
V6-3.0L (VQ30DE)
Year
1998
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 6
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Nominal:  +1 mm (+0.04 inch)
Maximum: +5 mm (+0.20 inch)

Total angle (Left + Right):

Minimum: -16' (-0.27°)
Nominal:  +5.5' (+0.09°)
Maximum: +26' (+0.43°)

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

Camber, Caster And Kingpin Inclination 
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Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.

1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged or worn out parts.

Caster:

Minimum:  +2°00' (+2.00°)
Nominal:   +2°45' (+2.75°)
Maximum:  +3°30' (+3.50°)
Left And Right Difference:  45' (0.75°) or less

Camber:

Minimum:  -1°00' (-1.00°)
Nominal:   -0°15' (-0.25°)
Maximum:  +0°30' (+0.50°)
Left And Right Difference:  45' (0.75°) or less

King Pin Inclination:

Minimum:  +13°30' (+13.50°)
Nominal:   +14°15' (+14.25°)
Maximum:  +15°00' (+15.00°)

Toe-in 

WARNING:
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Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

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Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it. 

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Measure toe-in using the following procedure:

1. Bounce front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft.).

3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height as hub center. These are measuring points.

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