Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Clamps
Generally speaking, when a body has to be straightened, the pulling device and the body must be attached to each other and the body itself must remain stationary. For this purpose, various clamps are used.
Common types of clamps and their characteristics are listed below:
DIRECTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
When pulling the clamp, the line of pulling force must extend through the center of the clamp teeth. Otherwise, the clamp may come off or damage the body panel as the clamp rotates.
The figure shows how the direction of the chain's pulling force is at a downward angle from the center of the teeth. This generates a turning force on the entire clamp in the direction of the arrow. This force is amplified because of leverage, but only some of its teeth are engaged. Thus, the clamp tends to slip, which results in deformation of the body panel.
Clamp direction is important in creating the pulling force. Fundamentally, three directions are considered, ″X″, ″Y″ and ″Z″.
DIrectional (″X″, ″Y″ and ″Z″) characteristics are shown below for several kinds of clamps.
Comparison of Pulling Methods
(1) HYDRAULIC RAM TYPE
In this method, the pressing force of a hydraulic ram is converted to a pulling force by a chain.
Pulling points on the body may be added easily, and there is more freedom to s ...
Hooks and Other Tools
(1) HOOKS
Unlike clamps which grab an object, hooks are curved tools that pull on the body. When a hook is used, it must be set so that the point where the body is pulled and the position of the hook' ...
Other materials:
Configuration (combination Meter)
Vehicle specification needs to be written with CONSULT because it is not written after replacing the combination meter.
The configuration requires network connection. CONSULT connects to network and then it downloads the configuration data from the server. Then CONSULT writes the vehicle specificati ...
Stone Guard Coat
WARNING:
To prevent damage caused by stones, the lower outer body panel (fender, door, etc.) have an additional layer of Stone Guard Coating over the ED primer coating. When replacing or repairing these panels, apply Stone Guard coating to the same portions as before. Use a coating which is rust pre ...
System maintenance (ProPILOT Assist 2.1)
For reliable and accurate operation of the Nissan Armada ProPILOT Assist 2.1
system, it is crucial to keep the driver monitoring area clean and free from any
obstruction at all times.
Regularly inspect the camera surface and gently remove dust, fingerprints, or
any debris using a soft, cl ...
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