Everybody I talk to tells me that the rear end on my 02 MAx can be adjusted (for camber?). The only thing is not a single person can tell me the location where I need to adjust it. I NEED A PICTURE BADLY so when I go to an alignment shop they will be able to adjust it. Also don't assume a general alignment shop will know the location of adjustment of a 2002 Nissan Maxima. Can somebody PLEASE snap off a couple pics or give as specific as a description as possible.

PLEASE HELP,

Mark

 

For the 2000 at least, I don't see anything listed for alignment adjustments for the rear. Only adjustment I see is the front tie-rods, and for maintaining maximum steering angle, the stopper bolts (which prevent you from turning the steering wheel too far)

 

The following is from the 02 FSM.


Camber
NFSU0030S02
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Camber:
Refer to SDS, SU-25.


I If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace
any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.


Toe-in
NFSU0030S03
Toe-in is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of
specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear
suspension parts.
WARNING:
I Perform following procedure always on a flat surface.
I Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before
pushing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push 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. This mark is a measuring point.
4. Measure distance “A” (rear side).
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180
degrees (1/2 turn).
If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try
the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push
vehicle backward.
6. Measure distance “B” (front side).
Total toe-in: A − B
Refer to SDS, SU-25.

 

since our cars have a solid rear I thought you couldn't align there rear. Only the front can be aligned.

 

That's what someone told me too.

 

Rear is not adjustable at all, I do my own aligments on a Hunter aligment machine with laser technology. You can use camber bolts to get the front end to specs- or expenssive camber plates. Other than that only way of aligning the rear beam is to bend it. I know a company that does it on the east and west coast for the SE-R guys who want to fix their toe and such.

 

BOTTOM LINE: YOU CAN'T. And if a shop tells you they can (as a local tire shop told me), tell them they are full of **** and call the better business bureau and report their *** (like I did )

 

Heh here's a funny question (not that I ever plan on buying one), but how much does that type of equipment usually cost? (e.g. alignment machines, wheel balancing machines... tire installation machines, etc.)

 

I have the LR wheel toed in more than the RR wheel. Plus when I have people in the back the RR will rub on occasion

 

well let's see...you have 18's and S-Techs....a low drop and big rims. What do you expect?

 

I expect the wheels not to rub. This is only the right rear wheel that is rubbing is what I'm concerned about.

 

change your offset?

 

alot of guys here on the org are running a 35mm offset with 245/40 tire setup with no problems on rubbing

 

thanks guys. I guess I will have to inspect my rear axel? Can you guys answer one more "phantom" question?

If the rear end is misaligned due to a bent axel or some other reason could that be why no matter who I have align my front end the wheel is never completely straight and always cocked slightly to the LEFT? So when a shop aligns the front end are they aligning it with the back end and if the rear end is off the wheel alignment will never be completely straight?

Thanks. This will help clear up some huge issues with my car,...

Mark

Also where can I get the Nissan Tech CD for my 02 MAX?? I really NEED IT.

 

I've run a 245/40/18 with a 40 offset and no rubbing (inside or out) when lowered on H&R springs.

Regarding alignment for the rear beam, the alignment is fixed, but there is an adjustment for centering the rear beam. So, if you replace the beam or if you dramatically lower the car, you may want to re-center that beam. This will not change your camber or toe. I hope that helps.