2013 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 30

Suspension and wheel alignment . Check the steering and suspension system and other links for loose and/or damaged parts. Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Contact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer to adjust the wheel alignment to the recommended setting for normal driving. . inspection is performed with the vehicle jacked up. Make sure the tire has not slipped on the wheel causing the assembly to be out of balance. The reference marks on the tire and wheel should be aligned. If the reference marks are not aligned, the tire has slipped on the wheel. Have the wheels/tires rebalanced. Make sure the old reference marks are erased and new reference marks are applied to the wheel and tire. When installing new tires on the wheels, make sure new reference marks are applied to the wheels and tires. ( "Wheels and tires" page GTR-16) Make sure that the TPMS sensor installation nuts and the sensor valve are tight and there is no nitrogen leak. leaks...Inspect the area surrounding the catalytic converter for heat deterioration. Inspect and confirm the clearance between the exhaust finisher and rear bumper is more than 0.24 in (6 mm) (up/down) and more than 0.20 in (5 mm) (left/right). The clutch clearance and shift fork position may need to be adjusted. Inspect the dust boot of the drive shaft universal joint for cracks or damage. Check that there is no abnormal noise, vibrations or warning lights illuminated when making tight turns at slow speed (for tight corner braking phenomenon). . ... Wheels and tires ...Check tire wear and cracking. Inspect the tire side wall for damage. Check the tire pressure and adjust the pressure as necessary when the tires are cold. ( "Wheels and tires" page GTR16) If you do not drive under the conditions listed in this section, see ( "Wheels and tires" page 8-31) Check that the wheel nuts are not stripped. Check if there is no deformation on the contact surface of the wheel nuts. Make sure the wheel nuts are tight. ( "Wheels and tires" page 8-31) Make sure the drive shaft nuts are tight. Check wheel hub run out and that the wheel rotates smoothly without any friction. Check these with the tires removed whenever an . . Brakes . . Check for the heat deterioration of the brakes and parts around the brakes. Check the condition of the brake pads and disc rotors and replace them as necessary. ... Engine and powertrain . Check the engine, transmission, differential and under the vehicle for oil and coolant GT-R Overview GTR-23