Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures: Other Nissan Altima L31

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION

Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.

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1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge. Camber, caster and kingpin inclination : Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-162163-S34467498532004051800000) .
2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace damaged or worn out parts.

TOE-IN

Measure toe-in using the following procedure.

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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.
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn). If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side). Total toe-in : Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-162163-S34467498532004051800000) .
7. Adjust toe-in by varying the length of steering tie-rods. Loosen lock nuts. Adjust toe-in by screwing tie-rods in and out. Standard length "L" : Refer to «SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)»(ref-184729-S09129281212005082500000) . Tighten lock nuts to specified torque. Lock nut tightening torque: Refer to «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-184729-S24594131352005082500000) .

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1. Set wheels in straight-ahead position. Then move vehicle forward until front wheels rest on turning radius gauge properly.
2. Rotate steering wheel all the way right and left; measure turning angle. Wheel turning angle (Full turn) : Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-162163-S34467498532004051800000) .

Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

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1. Bounce rear 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 the tread (rear side) of both tires at the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance "A" (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn). If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance "B" (front side). Total toe-in : Refer to «SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-162163-S34467498532004051800000) .
7. Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt. NOTE: Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [One side] with each graduation of the adjusting bolt.
8. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to «TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-165995-S13928046072004090900000) .

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