Suspension and steering specifications (Nissan Primera P10)

Table of contents: General parameters ↓ Tightening forces of threaded…↓

General parameters

Note: Individual characteristics are also given in the text of the Chapter and, if their implementation is mandatory, are highlighted in bold

Steering

Design	rack and pinion steering
Steering column design	folding safety column
Number of steering wheel turns, lock to lock:
non-power steering	4.2
with power steering, with tires	13'3.1
with power steering, with tires	14'3.0
Steering transmission:
non-power steering	22.4:1
with hydraulic booster	16.7:1
Steering wheel axial play	0 mm
Play in the steering wheel rim	less than 35 mm
Steering column length	556.2 - 557.8 mm

Front suspension

Design	see main text of the Manual
Front springs:
1.6 l:
wire diameter	9.8 mm
diameter of turns	77.8 x 139.6 mm (conical shape)
uncompressed spring length	399.5 mm (L, LX) 409.5 mm (SLX)
color coding:
L, LX 2	white and 1 light green stripes
SLX 2	white and 1 light brown stripes
Coil Springs - 2.0L Di (S/G = Manual, A/G = Automatic):
Wire diameter:
with S/G, with and without air conditioning	10.1 mm
LX, SLX with A/G, without air conditioning	10.1 mm
LX with A/G, with air conditioning	10.1 mm
SLX, SGX with A/G, with air conditioning	10.2/12.1 mm
Spring diameter:
with S/G, with and without air conditioning	78.1 x 140.0 mm (conical shape)
LX, SLX with A/G, without air conditioning	78.1 x 140.0 mm (conical shape)
LX with A/G, with air conditioning	78.1 x 140.0 mm (conical shape)
SLX, SGX with A/G, with air conditioning	78.2 x 140.1 mm (conical shape)
Uncompressed spring length:
with S/G, without air conditioning	391.0 mm
with S/G, with air conditioning	401.0 mm
LX, SLX with A/G, without air conditioning	401.0 mm
LX with A/G, with air conditioning	401.0 mm
SLX, GLX with A/G, with air conditioning	411.0 mm
Color coding:
with S/G, without conditioner strip	2 orange and 1 yellow
LX, SLX with A/G, without air conditioning	2 orange and one orange stripe
LX with A/G, with air conditioning.	2 orange and 1 orange stripe
SLX, GLX with A/G, with air conditioning	2 orange and 1 light green stripe
Coil Springs - 2.0L DE Engine
wire diameter	10.2 to 12.1 (conical shape)
spring diameter	78.2 x 140.1 mm (conical shape)
uncompressed spring length	383.5 mm
color coding	2 light green and 1 orange stripe
Anti-roll bar
Diameter:
1.6 l	26.0 mm
2.0L Di	19.0 mm
2.0 L DE	20.0 mm
Color coding:
1.6 l	white
2.0L Di	yellow
2.0 L DE	white
Front wheel alignment angles:
Convergence	From 0 to 2.0 mm positive toe-in
Collapse	from -45' to +0° 45' not adjustable
Run-out	from 1° to 2° 30' - not adjustable
Lateral tilt of the wheel pivot axis	from 13° 45' to 15° 15' not adjustable
Wheel turning angle:
inner steering wheel	35 - 39° (1.6 l), 33 - 37° (2 l)
outer steering wheel	29 - 33° (1.6 l), 28 - 32° (2 l)

Rear suspension

Design	see main text of the Manual
Coil springs:
Wire diameter	11.4mm (1.6), 12.3mm (2.0i), 12.5mm (DE)
spring diameter	130 mm (1.6), 150 mm (2.0 l)
uncompressed spring length	329.5 mm (1.6), 317.5 mm (2.0 Di), 305.5 mm (DE)
Color coding:
1.6 l	1 green and 1 orange stripe
2.0 l	Di 2 yellow and 1 red stripes
2.0 l	DE 2 yellow and 1 white stripes
Shock absorbers
Design	telescopic shock absorber
Piston rod diameter	20.0 mm (1.6 l), 22 mm (2.0 l)
Anti-roll bar
Diameter:
1.6 l	15.0 mm
2.0L Di	16.5 mm
2.0 L DE	18.0 mm
Rear wheel alignment data
Rear wheel alignment	from -1° 45' to -0° 15'
Rear wheel alignment	from -2 to + 2 mm
Rear hub bearings
Rear hub play	0.05 mm or less

Tightening forces of threaded connections

Tightening torques for fasteners are given in the text of the Chapter and in some illustrations*.

*Tightening torques highlighted in bold in the text must be strictly observed; efforts not shown in bold are only approximate.

Steering

steering wheel nut	30 - 40 Nm
steering column on the dashboard, bolts	13 - 18 Nm
steering column on the dashboard, nuts	15 - 19 Nm
steering column cuff on the bottom	3.5 — 4.4 Nm
steering column joint on the column	25 - 30 Nm
steering rod on steering lever	30 - 40 Nm
lock nut on steering rod	40 - 47 Nm
steering gear housing on chassis	73 — 97 Nm
servo control lines, vacuum side	20 - 25 Nm
servo control lines, high pressure side	15 - 25 Nm
console power steering pump	cm. Engine
pump console on engine	cm. Engine
hollow bolt on pump	50 - 70 Nm
belt pulley nut (power steering pump)	55 - 70 Nm
end cap on pump (2.0 l)	27 - 36 Nm

Front suspension

chassis stabilizer	40 - 50 Nm
stabilizer connecting rod:
1.6 l, on the rod	19 - 25 Nm
1.6 l, top	42 - 52 Nm
2.0 l, on the rod	42 - 52 Nm
2.0 l, top	16 - 22 Nm
mounting the transverse arm on the body	120 - 150 Nm
upper wishbone support console on the body	95 - 125 Nm
shock absorber strut on the body	43 - 55 Nm
shock absorber on steering knuckle	112 — 126 Nm
upper wishbone on pivot joint	112 — 126 Nm
nut on support pin/steering knuckle	100 - 120 Nm
ball joint on steering knuckle	72 — 88 Nm
wishbone support shaft, nut	95 — 120 Nm
support shaft on the body	120 - 150 Nm
hub nut	235 — 314 Nm
piston rod nut	18 - 24 Nm
wheel nuts	90 - 120 Nm

Rear suspension

shock absorber mount, bottom	42 - 48 Nm
shock absorber mount, top	43 - 55 Nm
piston rod nut	60 - 80 Nm
parallel arms, both sides	110 - 130 Nm
trailing arms, both sides	90 - 110 Nm
hub nut	186 — 255 Nm
brake shield	40 - 53 Nm
shield (disc brakes)	10 - 15 Nm
stabilizer on consoles	32 - 43 Nm
stabilizer bar, both ends	42 - 48 Nm
wheels	90 - 120 Nm