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Nissan and Datsun Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Murano AWD
Engine
V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)
Year
2009
Section
Alignment
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 2
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Alignment: Testing and Inspection

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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
Check the following:
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Tires for improper air pressure and wear.

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Road wheels for runout. Refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Testing and Inspection.

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Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Wheel Hub/Testing and Inspection/Rear Wheel Hub And Housing (2WD), See:
Wheels and Tires/Wheel Hub/Testing and Inspection/Rear Wheel Hub And Housing (AWD).

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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 front lower link, rear lower link, radius rod, rear suspension member, suspension arm 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.

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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.

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.

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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). Never 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.

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