Front Suspension: Adjustments Nissan Frontier D40

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS

1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use "indicators": (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators. The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators may not be correct. This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional "Rolling Compensation" method to "compensate" the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this "Rolling Compensation" method. 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. See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Measure camber and caster of both the right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification. Camber: Refer to " «WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*1)*6»(ref-272348-S34610993742007111800000) ". see scheme 5: Attaching Alignment Gauge To Wheel NOTE: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
2. If outside of the specified value, adjust camber and caster using the adjusting bolts in the front lower link. CAUTION: After adjusting the camber then check the toe-in. NOTE: Camber changes about 3' (0.05°) minutes with each graduation of one adjusting bolt. Refer to table below for examples of lower link adjusting bolt effect on camber and caster. see scheme 6: Identifying Adjusting Bolt REAR ADJUSTING BOLT CHART Rear adjusting bolt 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0 1 In 1 Out Front adjusting bolt 1 Out 1 In 1 In 1 Out 1 In 1 Out 0 0 Camber Degree minute (Decimal degree) 0' (0°) 0' (0°) 7' (0.12°) - 7' (-0.12°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°) 3' (0.05°) - 3' (-0.05°) Caster Degree minute (Decimal degree) - 12' (-0.20°) 12' (0.20°) 0' (0°) 0' (0°) 6' (0.10°) - 6' (-0.10°) - 6' (-0.10°) 6' (0.10°)
3. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification. Refer to " «COMPONENTS»(ref-272348-S04709235802007111800000) ".

Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)*6

WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHART Drive type 2WD 4WD Camber Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum -0° 30' (-0.50°) -0° 15' (-0.25°) Nominal 0° 15' (0.25°) 0° 30' (0.50°) Maximum 1° 0' (1.00°) 1° 15' (1.25°) Cross camber 0° 45' (0.75°) or less 0° 45' (0.75°) or less Caster Degree minute (decimal degree) Minimum 2° 15' (2.25°) 2° 0' (2.00°) Nominal 3° 0' (3.00°) 2° 45' (2.75°) Maximum 3° 45' (3.75°) 3° 30' (3.50) Cross caster 0° 45' (0.75°) or less 0° 45' (0.75°) or less Kingpin inclination Degree minute (decimal degree) Nominal 13° 0' (13.00°) 12° 45' (12.75°) Total toe-in Distance (A-B) 2.1 mm (0.08 in) 2.1 mm (0.08 in) 3.1 mm (0.12 in) 3.1 mm (0.12 in) 4.1 mm (0.16 in) 4.1 mm (0.16 in) Angle (left wheel or right wheel) Degree minute (Decimal degree) 0° 5' (0.08°) 0° 5' (0.08°) 0° 7' (0.12°) 0° 7' (0.12°) 0° 9' (0.15°) 0° 9' (0.15°) Wheel turning angle (full turn) Inside Degree minute (Decimal degree) 33° 26' - 35° 26' (1) (33.43° - 35.43°) 33° 36' - 35° 36' (3) (33.60° - 35.60°) Outside Degree minute (Decimal degree) 29° 22' - 31° 22' (2) (29.37° - 31.37°) 29° 44' - 31° 44' (4) (29.73° - 31.73°) (1) Target value 35° 26' (35.43°) (2) Target value 31° 22' (31.37°) (3) Target value 35° 36' (35.60°) (4) Target value 31° 44' (31.73°) *1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. *6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers