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Wheel Alignment Specifications & Procedures Nissan Stanza III

Wheel Alignment 12 illustrations ~598 words

RIDING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Note. Prior to performing wheel alignment, perform preliminary visual and mechanical inspection of wheels, tires and suspension components. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT THEORY & OPERATION article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

Note. Specific manufacturer's procedures for determining riding height are only available for Pathfinder and Pickup models. Procedures for other models are more generic.

Note. On vehicles with electronic chassis controls, all systems should be functional before attempting riding height or wheel alignment adjustment.

Except Pathfinder & Pickup

  1. Before adjusting alignment, check riding height. Riding height must be checked with vehicle on level floor and tires properly inflated. Bounce vehicle several times, and allow suspension to settle. Measure from ground to top center of wheel opening.
  2. Visually inspect vehicle for signs of abnormal height from front to rear or 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. See «RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS»(/nissan/stanza/iii-1990-1992/remont/wheel-alignment/#wheel-alignment-specifications-procedures) table.

Note. For vehicles not listed, riding height for left and right sides of vehicle should vary less than 1" (25.4 mm).

ApplicationFront: In. (mm)Rear: In. (mm)
Maxima27.72 (704)27.13 (689)
NX & Sentra
Coupe
13" Tires25.24 (641)25.08 (637)
14" Tires25.16 (639)24.92 (633)
Sedan
13" Tires25.55 (649)25.08 (637)
14" Tires25.16 (639)24.92 (633)
Stanza26.61 (676)25.39 (645)
240SX27.32 (694)26.38 (670)
300ZX
2 Seater26.57 (675)26.61 (676)
2+2 Seater26.61 (676)26.57 (675)

RIDING HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Pathfinder & Pickup

  1. 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".
  2. On 2WD, measure distance from lower tension rod (at lower control arm) attaching bolt-to-ground. On 4WD, measure distance from bottom of steering stopper (on lower control arm) bracket-to-ground. On all models, this is measurement "B".
  3. Subtract measurement "B" from measurement "A". This is measurement "H". Measurement "H" should be within specifications given. See MEASUREMENT "H". If measurement is not within specifications, check wheel alignment. Adjust settings until correct.
ApplicationIn. (mm)
Pathfinder & Pickup (2WD)
Allowable Limit4.25-4.65 (108-118)
Adjusting Range4.37-4.53 (111-115)
Pathfinder & Pickup (4WD)
Allowable Limit1.61-2.01 (41-51)
Adjusting Range1.73-1.89 (44-48)

MEASUREMENT "H" (PATHFINDER & PICKUP)

JACKING & HOISTING

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 & HOIST

Using a floor jack or hoist, lift vehicle at points indicated by shaded areas on frame. (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 5).

Jacking & Hoisting Locations (Maxima) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Jacking & Hoisting Locations (Maxima) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Jacking & Hoisting Locations (NX & Sentra) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Jacking & Hoisting Locations (NX & Sentra) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Jacking & Hoisting Locations (Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Jacking & Hoisting Locations (Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Jacking & Hoisting Locations (Stanza) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Jacking & Hoisting Locations (Stanza) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Jacking & Hoisting Locations (240SX & 300ZX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Jacking & Hoisting Locations (240SX & 300ZX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

EMERGENCY JACKING

Those points designated on the outline of the body were specifically designed to facilitate use of manufacturer's supplied jack. These jacking points are indicated by circular dots. (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 5).

CAMBER, CASTER & TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Note. For camber, caster and toe-in adjustment (Scheme 6)- (Scheme 12). Illustrations given show typical adjustment points.

Adjusting Front Toe-In (except Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Adjusting Front Toe-In (except Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Adjusting Front Toe-In (Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Adjusting Front Toe-In (Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Maxima & Stanza) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Maxima & Stanza) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Adjusting Rear Toe-In (NX & Sentra) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (NX & Sentra) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Adjusting Rear Toe-In (240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Adjusting Front Caster & Camber (Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Adjusting Front Caster & Camber (Pathfinder & Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Adjusting Rear Camber (240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A. Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Adjusting Rear Camber (240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.
ApplicationPreferredRange
Maxima
Camber (1)
Front1/41 To 1/2
Rear3/41 5/16 To 3/16
Caster (1)1 1/41/2 To 2
Toe-In (2)
Front3/32 (2)1/32 To 1/8 (1 To 3)
Rear3/32 (-2)5/32 To 0 (-4 To 0)
Toe-In (1)
Front3/161/16 To 1/4
Rear3/165/16 To 0
Toe-Out On Turns (1)
Inner37N/A
Outer30N/A
NX
Camber (1)
Front1/41 To 1/2
Rear1 5/321 29/32 To 2 19/32
Caster (1)1 27/321 3/32 To 2 19/32
Toe-In (2)
Front3/32 (2)1/32 To 1/8 (1 To 3)
Rear1/32 (1)1/32 To 1/8 (-1 To 3)
Toe-In (1)
Front3/163/32 To 5/16
Rear1/161/16 To 1/4
Toe-Out On Turns (1)
Inner (1.6L)41N/A
Inner (2.0L)35N/A
Outer (1.6L)33N/A
Outer (2.0L)30N/A
Pathfinder
Camber (1)
Front11/163/16 To 1 3/16
Caster (1)1 5/1613/16 To 1 13/16
Toe-In (Bias Tires) (2)
Front3/16 (5)5/32 To 1/4 (4 To 6)
Toe-In (Radial Tires) (2)
Front5/32 (4)1/8 To 3/16 (5 To 3)
Toe-In (Bias Tires) (1)
Front3/85/16 To 1/2
Toe-In (Radial Tires) (1)
Front3/85/16 To 1/2
Toe-Out On Turns (1)
Inner34N/A
Outer32N/A
Pickup (2WD)
Camber (1)
Front7/161/16 To 15/16
Caster (1)3/81/8 To 7/8
Toe-In (Bias Tires) (2)
Front7/32 (5.5)3/16 To 1/4 (4.8 To 6)
Toe-In (Radial Tires) (2)
Front1/8 (3)3/32 To 5/32 (2 To 4)
Toe-In (Bias Tires) (1)
Front7/161/2 To 3/8
Toe-In (Radial Tires) (1)
Front1/43/16 To 5/16
Pickup (4WD)
Camber (1)
Front11/163/16 To 1 3/16
Caster (1)1 5/1613/16 To 1 13/16
Toe-In (Bias Tires) (2)
Front3/16 (5)5/32 To 1/4 (4 To 6)
Toe-In (Radial Tires) (2)
Front5/32 (4)1/8 To 3/16 (5 To 3)
Toe-In (Bias Tires) (1)
Front3/85/16 To 1/2
Toe-In (Radial Tires) (1)
Front3/85/16 To 1/2
Sentra
Camber (1)
Front1/41 To 1/2
Rear29/321 21/32 To -5/32
Caster (1)1 13/3221/32 To 2 5/32
Toe-In (2)
Front3/32 (2)1/32 To 1/8 (1 To 3)
Rear1/32 (1)1/32 To 1/8 (-1 To 3)
Toe-In (1)
Front3/163/32 To 5/16
Rear1/161/16 To 1/4
Toe-Out On Turns (1)
Inner (1.6L)41N/A
Inner (2.0L)35N/A
Outer (1.6L)34N/A
Outer (2.0L)30N/A
Stanza
Camber (1)
Front1/41/2 To 1
Rear9/161 5/16 To 3/16
Caster (1)1 5/169/16 To 2 1/16
Toe-In (2)
Front1/16 (2)1/32 To 1/8 (1 To 3)
Rear1/16 (-2)5/32 To 0 (-4 To 0)
Toe-In (1)
Front3/161/8 To 5/16
Rear3/163/8 To 0
Toe-Out On Turns (1)
Inner36N/A
Outer29N/A
240SX
Camber (1)
Front3/41 1/2 To 0
Rear1 1/161 9/16 To -9/16
Caster (1)6 3/46 To 7 1/2
Toe-In (2)
Front1/32 (1)0 To 3/32 (0 To 2)
Rear3/32 (-2.5)3/16 To 0 (-5 To 0)
Toe-In (1)
Front3/163/8 To 0
Rear3/163/8 To 0
Toe-Out On Turns (1)
Inner41N/A
Outer33N/A
300ZX
Camber (1)
Front13/161 9/16 To -1/16
Rear1 1/81 5/8 To -5/8
Caster (1)9 3/49 To 10 1/2
Toe-In (2)
Front1/32 (1)0 To 1/16 (0 To 2)
Rear3/32 (2)0 To 5/32 (0 To 4)
Toe-In (1)
Front1/160 To 1/8
Rear3/160 To 5/16
Toe-Out On Turns (1)
Inner34 11/32N/A
Outer28 1/2N/A
(1) Measurement in degrees. (2) Measurement in inches (mm).
(1)Measurement in degrees.
(2)Measurement in inches (mm).

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Maxima
Stud Bolt Lock Nuts58-72 (79-98)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts (F)12-15 (16-20)
Wheel Lug Nuts72-87 (98-118)
NX & Sentra
Adjusting Lock Nut (F & R)72-87 (98-118)
Tie Rod Lock Nut27-34 (37-46)
Wheel Lug Nuts72-87 (98-118)
Pathfinder & Pickup
Tie Rod Clamp Nuts (2WD)10-14 (14-19)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts (4WD)58-72 (79-98)
Upper Link Spindle Bolts80-108 (108-146)
Wheel Lug Nuts87-108 (118-146)
Stanza
Stopper Bolt Lock Nut40-53 (54-72)
Tie Rod Lock Nuts27-34 (37-46)
Wheel Lug Nut72-87 (98-118)
240SX
Adjusting Bolt Lock Nut (R)51-65 (69-88)
Adjusting Pin Lock Nut (F)91-106 (123-144)
Tie Rod Lock Nut27-34 (37-46)
Wheel Lug Nut72-87 (98-118)
300ZX
Tie Rod Lock Nut58-72 (79-98)
Wheel Lug Nut72-87 (98-118)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS