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Nissan and Datsun Sentra XE L4-1.8L (QG18DE) (2000)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Alignment (Front): Service and Repair

Make
Nissan and Datsun
Model
Sentra XE
Engine
L4-1.8L (QG18DE)
Year
2000
Section
Alignment › Service and Repair › Front
MaintenanceFront · page 1 of 8
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Alignment: Service and Repair
Front

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Before checking front wheel alignment, be sure to make a preliminary inspection (unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Preliminary Inspection 

Aluminum wheel 

1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation. 
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.

a. Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount on a tire balance machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.

Wheel runout (Dial indicator value)

3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly.
7. Check vehicle wheelarch height (unladen*).

*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Steel wheel

1. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.

If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from steel wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance machine.
b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustration.
c. Set each dial indicator to 0.
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.

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