2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Electronic Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:55020
ComponentsEES0007E
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RSU-6
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
EES0007F
Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, and damage.
lMove rear wheels (RH/LH) to check abnormal free play.
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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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 rota

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RSU-8
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
PFP:55302
Removal and InstallationEES0007H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate and remove brake hose from strut.
3. Remove mounti

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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ASSEMBLY
1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor, and install it
onto the strut.
CAUTION:
lInstall coil spring with its identification

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RSU-10
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
PFP:55120
Removal and InstallationEES0007J
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor wire (With ABS models).
3. Remove fro

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual REAR PARALLEL LINK
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Removal and InstallationEES0007K
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove rear parallel link mounting bolts an

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RSU-12
RADIUS ROD
RADIUS ROD
PFP:55110
Removal and InstallationEES0007L
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts and remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECT