Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Precautions for Frame Repair
To eliminate any residual stress from the frame, always perform hammering during straightening work. This is extremely important because residual stress removal is more difficult in frames than in side members of uni-body vehicles. Any wrinkles generated in the frame and residual stress in the frame must be eliminated by tapping on the applicable portions with a hammer during straightening work. Complete elimination of residual stress is particularly important for straightening of twisting.
Frame Repair Method according to Deformation Type
The basic repair procedures are described below for the respective frame deformation types previously outlined.
(1) SAGGING REPAIR METHOD
For sagging, any vertical bending of the frame must be straigh ...
Cut and Butt Joint Weld
Damages that are considered difficult to repair by frame straightening work, such as a deformed crash horn, may be restored by a butt joint weld only if the Service Manual and/or the Body Repair Manua ...
Other materials:
Adjustment
WARNING:
BALANCING WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE)
Preparation Before Adjustment
Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.
After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agen ...
Inspection Procedure
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
Cluster lid A and instrument panel
Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
Instrument panel to windshield
Instrument panel mounting pins
Wiring harnesses behind the combination met ...
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items and replace if necessary.
Cylinder Body
Check the cylinder inner wall for rust, wear, cracks or damage.
CAUTION:
Always clean with new brake fluid. Never clean with mineral oil such as gasoline and light oil.
Torque Member
Check the torque membe ...
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