Except Frontier & Pickup
- Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. See «RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(ref-62264-S28770250472002121000000) table. Bounce vehicle several times, and allow suspension to settle. Measure from ground to top center of wheel opening.
- Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear and side to side. Check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items and remove if present. If riding height is not within specification, check, repair or replace suspension components.
| Application/Model | Front In. (mm) | Rear In. (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima | ||||
| SE | 27.17 (690) | 26.69 (678) | ||
| GLE, GXE & XE | 27.20 (691) | 26.77 (680) | ||
| Maxima | ||||
| 205/65 R15 | 28.07 (713) | 28.15 (715) | ||
| 215/65 R15 | 28.07 (713) | 28.07 (713) | ||
| Pathfinder/QX4 | ||||
| 2WD | 32.20 (818) | 33.70 (856) | ||
| 4WD | ||||
| 235/70 R15 | 32.09 (815) | 33.66 (855) | ||
| 265/70 R15 | 32.09 (815) | 33.31 (846) | ||
| Quest (1) | 30.39 (772) | 31.22 (793) | ||
| Sentra & 200SX | ||||
| 155/SR/13 | 25.94 (659) | 25.20 (640) | ||
| 175/70 R13 | 25.94 (659) | 25.28 (642) | ||
| 175/65 R14 | 26.22 (667) | 25.51 (648) | ||
| 195/55 R15 | 26.34 (669) | 25.59 (650) | ||
| 240SX | ||||
| 195/60 R15 | 27.05 (687) | 26.10 (663) | ||
| 205/55 R16 | 27.32 (694) | 26.38 (670) | ||
| (1) Measurement is approximate. | ||||
| (1) | Measurement is approximate. |
RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
Frontier & Pickup
- Park vehicle on level ground, and bounce front of vehicle several times. When vehicle settles, measure distance from lower control arm pivot bolt center to ground. This is measurement "A". (Scheme 8)or (Scheme 9).
- On 2WD models, measure distance from lower tension rod (at lower control arm) attaching bolt to ground. On 4WD models, measure distance from bottom of steering stopper (on lower control arm) bracket to ground. On all models, this is measurement "B".
- Subtract measurement "B" from measurement "A". This is measurement "H". Measurement "H" should be within specifications given. See «RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONTIER & PICKUP)»(ref-62264-S38054397082001100400000) table. If measurement is not within specification, adjust torsion bar(s). Check wheel alignment. Adjust settings until correct.
Scheme 8
Scheme 9
| Application | In. (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier & Pickup (2WD) | |||
| Allowable Limit (1) | 4.25-4.65 (108-118) | ||
| Adjusting Range | 4.37-4.53 (111-115) | ||
| Frontier & Pickup (4WD) | |||
| Allowable Limit (1) | 1.61-2.01 (41-51) | ||
| Adjusting Range | |||
| 1997 | 1.73-1.89 (44-48) | ||
| 1998 | 1.79-1.95 (46-50) | ||
| (1) Allowable limits apply to 1997 Pickup only. Allowable limit specifications are not available from manufacturer for 1998 Frontier. | |||
| (1) | Allowable limits apply to 1997 Pickup only. Allowable limit specifications are not available from manufacturer for 1998 Frontier. |
RIDE HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS (FRONTIER & PICKUP)
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Note. Illustration given is not intended to represent exact structure of vehicle frames, underbody or body outline. Illustrations are provided only to give a point of reference when lifting or hoisting.
FLOOR JACK
Using a floor jack or hoist, lift vehicle at points indicated by shaded areas on frame. (Scheme 10), (Scheme 11), (Scheme 12), (Scheme 13), (Scheme 14) or (Scheme 15).
HOISTING
Position lift blocks on reinforced support points of side body panels, between front and rear wheels. If necessary, use wooden or rubber block to ensure proper clearance.
