Nissan Micra 2003 User Manual

FRONT SUSPENSION

E SUSPENSION

SECTION

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2

Cautions ................................................................... 2

Precautions for Brake System .................................. 2

PREPARATION ........................................................... 3

Special Service Tools ............................................... 3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4

NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 5

Components ............................................................. 5

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 6

LOOSENESS,BACKLASH, AND DAMAGE OF

MOUNTING PARTS AND CONNECTIONS .......... 6

Wheel Alignment ...................................................... 6

DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 6

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 6

INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER, AND

KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES ........................ 6

STEERING ANGLE INSPECTION ........................ 7

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ................. 8

Removal and Installation .......................................... 8

REMOVAL ............................................................. 8

INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8

Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 8

DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 9

ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 9

FRONT SUSPENSION

TRANSVERSE LINK .................................................10

Removal and Installation ........................................10

REMOVAL ...........................................................10

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .......................10

INSTALLATION ...................................................10

STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 11

Removal and Installation ........................................ 11

REMOVAL ........................................................... 11

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .......................12

INSTALLATION ...................................................12

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................. 13

Removal and Installation ........................................13

REMOVAL ...........................................................13

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .......................13

INSTALLATION ...................................................14

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ......15

Wheel Alignment ....................................................15

FOR CR ENGINES: ............................................15

FOR K9K ENGINES: ...........................................15

Ball Joint .................................................................15

FOR CR ENGINES: ............................................15

FOR K9K ENGINES: ...........................................15

Tightening Torque ...................................................15

FSU

FSU-1

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS Cautions

● When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires

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on flat, level ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

● “Unladen condition” means that fuel, coolant and lubricant are full and ready for drive. However, spare tire,

jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.

● After installing the removed suspension parts, always check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

● Replace the caulking nut with a new one. Install a new nut without wiping the oil off before tightening.

Precautions for Brake System

● When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out

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under unladen condition* with tires on ground.

*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,

hand tools and mats in designated positions.

● Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake tubes.

● After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel align-

ment and adjust if necessary.

● Always torque brake lines when installing.

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002

Special Service Tools

EES000ZY

Description Application

CCK gauge attachment KV991040S1 1 KV99104020 Adapter A 2 KV99104030 Adapter B 3 KV99104040 Adapter C 4 KV99104050 Adapter D 5 KV99104060 Plate 6 KV99104070 Guide bolt 7 KV99104080 Spring 8 KV99104090 Center plate

Strut attachment ST35652000

ZZA1167D

ZZA0807D

Measuring wheel alignment

Disassembling and assembling strut

FSU

FSU-3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Reference page

Refer to FSU-5, "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY"

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY"

Refer to FSU-8, "COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER"

Refer to FSU-5, "

Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment"

Refer to FSU-11, "STABILIZER BAR"

NVHinRAXandRSUsection.

NVH in WT section.

NVH in FAX section.

NVHinBRsection.

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NVH in PS section.

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Symptom FRONT SUSPENSION

×: Applicable

Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection

Improper installation, looseness Noise ЧЧЧЧЧ Ч Ч ЧЧЧЧЧ Shake ×××× × Ч ЧЧЧЧЧ Vibration ×× × × × × × × × Shimmy ×××× × ××× ×× Judder ××× ××× ×× Poor quality ride or han-

dling

ЧЧЧЧЧ ×× ×××

Bushing or mounting deterioration

Parts interference

Spring fatigue

Suspension looseness

Incorrect wheel alignment

Stabilizer bar fatigue

REAR AXLE AND REA R SUSPENSION

TIRES

ROAD WEEL

DRIVE SHAFT

BRAKES

STEERING

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY PFP:54010

Components

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FSU

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MEIB9010E

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