Nissan Rogue. Instruction — part 704

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

×: Applicable

Reference

FS

U-

10

,

FS

U-

13

,

FSU-16

,

FSU-22

FSU-6

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FSU-6

FS

U-

10

,

FS

U-

13

,

FSU-16

,

FSU-22

FSU-7

FSU-6

DL

N

-98

DLN-1

11

FA

X

-6

(F

WD),

F

AX-44

(A

W

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WT

-62

WT

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FA

X

-6

(F

WD),

F

AX-44

(A

W

D

)

BR-6

ST

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Symptom

FRONT SUSPENSION

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Vibration

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shimmy

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shudder

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Poor quality ride or
handling

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT

Check the conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component. Verify the component conditions (wear, dam-

age) are normal.

Ball Joint Axial End Play

1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
2. Move axle side of transverse link, and check the axial end play

by moving the transverse link up and down.

CAUTION:

• Do not depress brake pedal when measuring.

• Do not perform this inspection with the tires on the

ground.

• Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage

components by applying excessive force.

STRUT

Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace if necessary.

Axial end play

: Refer to

FSU-29, "Ball Joint"

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

WARNING:

Always adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.

NOTE:

If the wheel alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts

before making any adjustments.

Check the following:
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”

means that the fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full; the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in

designated positions.

2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear. Refer to

WT-73, "Tire Air Pressure"

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3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to

WT-63, "Inspection"

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4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to

FAX-7, "Inspection"

(FWD), or

FAX-45, "Inspection"

(AWD).

5. Check the struts for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to

FSU-29, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)"

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.

- This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.

- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is

centered.

- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.

- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.

• Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.

- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.

- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-

ule.

ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT:

Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Instruction. Refer to

FSU-28, "Wheel Alignment

(Unladen*

1

)"

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• 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 machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-

rect.

- This may result in an ERROR.

• Most camera-type alignment machines are equipped with both “Rolling Compensation” method and optional

“Jacking Compensation” method to “compensate” the alignment targets or head units. “Rolling Compensa-

tion” is the preferred method.

- If using the “Rolling Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, push or pull

on the rear wheel to move the vehicle. Do not push or pull on the vehicle body.

- If using the “Jacking Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

NOTE:

Do not use the “Rolling Compensation” method if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.

- Follow all instructions for the alignment machine you're using for more information.

CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES INSPECTION

• Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.

• Before inspection, set the front wheels onto a turning radius gauge. Set the rear wheels onto a pad that has

the same height so the vehicle will remain horizontal.

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

TOTAL TOE-IN INSPECTION

Measure the total toe-in using the following procedure.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

• Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push on the rear wheel to move 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. These are measuring points.

4. Measure the distance (A) from the rear side.
5. Push on the rear wheel to move the vehicle slowly ahead and to

rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn).

CAUTION:

If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn),

try the above procedure again from the beginning. Do not

push vehicle backward.

6. Measure the distance (B) from the front side.

7. Use the formula below to calculate total toe-in.

• If the total toe-in is outside the specification, adjust the total toe-in. Refer to

FSU-8, "Adjustment"

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Adjustment

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TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen the inner socket locknut (A).

CAUTION:

To prevent damage, hold outer socket (1) across flats using

suitable tool while loosening inner socket lock nut.

2. Adjust the toe using the inner socket.

CAUTION:

Always evenly adjust toe using LH and RH inner sockets

alternately and adjust the total toe-in to the standard.

3. Tighten the inner socket locknut. Refer to

ST-16, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• To prevent damage, hold outer socket across flats using suitable tool while tightening inner

socket lock nut.

• Inspect to make sure no boot deformation has occurred during toe-in adjustment. Adjust boot as

necessary.

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Total toe-in formula

: A - B

Total toe-in specification

: Refer to

FSU-28, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*

1

)"

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Total
toe-in

: Refer to

FSU-28, "Wheel Alignment (Un-

laden*

1

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