Preliminary Alignment Inspection

Before checking or adjusting alignment, check passenger and luggage compartments for extra heavy items and remove if present. Ensure fuel tank, radiator, engine crankcase, transaxle/transmission, and differential fluid levels are all correct. Spare tire and manufacturer's jack should also be in place before checking or adjusting alignment settings.

Check tires for abnormal wear and improper inflation. Check steering and suspension linkage for looseness. Bounce vehicle to test shock absorbers and struts and check for abnormal vehicle heights from side to side or front to rear when vehicle is at rest.

Fig 1: Adjusting Front Toe-In (Maxima, Pulsar, Sentra Coupe, Stanza, 240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Maxima, Stanza) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Fig 3: Adjusting Front Caster & Camber (Pathfinder, Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Fig 4: Adjusting Front Toe-In (Pathfinder, Pickup) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Fig 5: Adjusting Front Camber (Pulsar, Sentra Coupe & Sedan, 240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Fig 6: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (Pulsar, Sentra Coupe & Sedan) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Fig 7: Adjusting Rear Camber (240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.

Fig 8: Adjusting Rear Toe-In (240SX) Courtesy of Nissan Motor Co., U.S.A.