ROAD WHEELS & TYRES

E SUSPENSION

SECTION
ROAD WHEELS & TYRES
WT B

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 ROAD WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLY .................... 5 F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............... 5
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
SIONER” .................................................................. 2 WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ....................... 5 G
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) Balancing Wheels (Drive-in Weight Type) ................ 6
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 3 WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ....................... 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3 Rotation .................................................................... 7
H
ROAD WHEEL ............................................................ 4 SERVICE DATA .......................................................... 8
Inspection ................................................................. 4 Road Wheel .............................................................. 8
ALUMINUM WHEEL ............................................. 4 Tyre ........................................................................... 8
STEEL WHEEL ..................................................... 4 I

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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00011

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” EES000ZD

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
● To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
● Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.

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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003

A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EES000ZE

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

Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.

NVH in MT, AT and CVT section.
Refer to WT-4, "ROAD WHEEL"

NVH in RAX and RSU sections.

NVH in FAX and FSU sections.

Refer to TYRES in this chart.

C

NVH in FAX section.

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NVH in BR section.

NVH in PS section.
Reference page
D

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FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

F

REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION

G
Deformation or damage
Incorrect tyre pressure

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

H
Incorrect tyre size
Uneven tyre wear

DIFFERENTIAL

ROAD WHEEL

DRIVE SHAFT
Non-uniformity
Out-of-round

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKE
TYRES
Noise × × × × × × × × × × × × × J
Shake × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × ×
K
TYRES Shimmy × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Judder × × × × × × × × × × ×

Symptom Poor quality ride L

× × × × × × × × ×
or handling
Noise × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × × M
ROAD WHEEL Shimmy, judder × × × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride
× × × × × ×
or handling
×: Applicable

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 ROAD WHEEL

ROAD WHEEL PFP:40300

Inspection EES000ZF

ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Check tyres for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If
deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tyre from aluminum wheel and mount on a tyre balance
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to WT-8, "SERVICE DATA"
SFA975B

STEEL WHEEL
1. Check tyres for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If
deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tyre from steel wheel and mount wheel on a tyre bal-
ance machine.
b. Set two dial indicators as shown in the illustration.
c. Set each dial indicator to 0.
d. Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around
the circumference of the wheel.
e. Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
Radial runout = (A + B)/2 : 0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Lateral runout = (C + D)/2 : 0.8 mm (0.031 in)
f. Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum nega-
tive value.
Add the two values to determine total runout.
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the
maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Wheel runout:
MDIA0001E
Refer to WT-8, "SERVICE DATA"

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 ROAD WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLY

ROAD WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLY PFP:40312

A
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) EES000ZG

REMOVAL
1. Remove inner and outer balance weights from the road wheel.
B
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal procedures.
2. Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.
C
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.
● After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the road wheel.
D
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
● If a tyre balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,
select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for road wheels. WT
1. Set road wheel on wheel balancer using the center hole as a guide. Start the tyre balance machine.
2. When inner and outer unbalance values are shown on the wheel balancer indicator, multiply outer unbal-
ance value by 5/3 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight with F
a value closest to the calculated value above and install it to the designated outer position of, or at the
designated angle in relation to the road wheel.
CAUTION: G
● Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight.

● Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the mating surface of the road wheel.

Indicated unbalance value × 5/3 = balance weight to be installed H

Calculation example:
23 g (0.81 oz) × 5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) = 40 g (1.41 oz) balance
weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)
I
Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated bal-
ance weight value.
Example:
37.4 = 35 g (1.23 oz) J
37.5 = 40 g (1.41 oz)

SMA054D K

● Attach weight as shown in figure.

● When attaching weight to road wheel, align it with step on rear L
surface of wheel, as shown in figure. Attach so that center of
weight and position (angle) of wheel balancer indicator are
aligned. M
● Do not attach more than 2 adhesive weights.

MDIA0002E

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● If calculated value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), attach two weights

side by side, as shown in figure.
CAUTION:
When attaching two weights, do not attach them one on top of
the other.
3. Start the wheel balancer again.
4. As before, attach drive-in weight to inner side of road wheel,
according to amount and position (angle) of imbalance indicated
by wheel balancer.
5. Start wheel balancer. Check that residual imbalance amount is MDIA0003E
10 g (0.35 oz) or less for both outer and inner sides.
● If residual imbalance exceeds 10 g (0.35 oz), then repeat procedure from start.

Permissible amount of residual imbalance

Dynamic (at lug) : 10 g (0.35 oz) or less (one side)
Static (at lug) : 20 g (0.71 oz) or less
Maximum balance weight correction : 100 g (3.53 oz)

Balancing Wheels (Drive-in Weight Type) EES000ZH

WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove wheel from vehicle.
2. Set road wheel on wheel balancer and start balancer machine.
● Set with top/bottom reversed from vehicle installation position. After setting wheel on wheel balancer,
make mark on top surface of wheel.
● Adjust wheel balance using a wheel balancer with straight cone attachment. Be sure cone contacts
reverse side of wheel.
● If a general-purpose taper cone must be used to adjust wheel balance, place cone against reverse side of
wheel and support it.
● Resin hammer must be used to drive in balance weights.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse balance weights after they are removed. Be sure to use new Nissan genuine weights
designed for use with steel wheels.
Permissible amount of residual imbalance
Dynamic (at lug) : 10 g (0.35 oz) or less (one side)
Static (at lug) : 20 g (0.71 oz) or less
Maximum balance weight correction : 60 g (2.12 oz)
3. Remove wheel from wheel balancer.
4. Install wheel to vehicle, with mark on lower side.
● Minimize imbalance by keeping same relative positions between hub-wheel contact points when installing
to vehicle as when adjusting wheel balance.
CAUTION:
So as not to deform wheel, install by tightening at opposite angles, in 2 - 3 steps.
Tightening torque : 90 - 120 N·m (9.2 - 12.2 kg-m, 67 - 88 ft-lb)
of wheel nut

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Rotation EES000ZI

A
● After rotating the tyres, adjust the tyre pressure.
● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tyre, etc).
B
● Do not include the T-type spare tyre when rotating the tyres.
CAUTION:
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
C
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
Tightening torque : 90 - 120 N·m (9.2 - 12.2 kg-m, 67 - D
of wheel nut 88 ft-lb) SMA829C

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 SERVICE DATA

SERVICE DATA PFP:00030

Road Wheel EES000ZJ

Kind of wheel Aluminum Steel

Less than 0.3 mm Less than 0.5 mm
Lateral deflection
(0.012 in) (0.020 in)
Deflection limit
Less than 0.3 mm Less than 0.8 mm
Vertical deflection
(0.012 in) (0.031 in)
Dynamic
Allowable quantity of resid- Less than 10 g (0.35 oz) (per side)
(On the ear part)
ual unbalance
Static (On the ear part) Less than 20 g (0.70 oz)

Tyre EES000ZK

Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)

Air pressure
Tyre size Front wheel Rear wheel
Normal condition Full load Normal condition Full load
165/70R14 216 (2.2, 32) 226 (2.3, 34) 196 (2.0, 29) 275 (2.8, 41)
175/60R15
175/65R15 226 (2.3, 34) 206 (2.1, 31) 275 (2.8, 41)
185/50R16
T105/70R14
420 (4.2, 60)
T125/71D14

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