2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual RSU-1
REAR SUSPENSION
E SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
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SECTION
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RSU

REAR SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ...................

RSU-1
REAR SUSPENSION
E SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
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SECTION
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RSU

REAR SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools(SST) ...................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................. 5
Components ............................................................. 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 6
Wheel Alignment ...................................................... 6
DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 6
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 6
CAMBER ............................................................... 6
TOE-IN .................................................................. 6
COIL SPRING AND STRUT ....................................... 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 8
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 9FRONT PARALLEL LINK ......................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
REAR PARALLEL LINK ........................................... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
RADIUS ROD ............................................................ 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................... 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 14
General Specification ............................................. 14
Wheel Alignment (Unladen) .................................... 14
Wheelarch Height (Unladen) .................................. 14

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual RSU-2
PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionEES0007C
Final tightening of bushings must be carried out under unladen condition with tyre on the ground. Oil will
shorten life of bushings. Be sure t

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual PREPARATION
RSU-3
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RSU

PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service Tools(SST)EES0007D
Commercial Service ToolsEES000JD
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST3565 2000
Strut attachmentDis

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual RSU-4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES000IE
Use the chart below to help you find the ca

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
RSU-5
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RSU

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:55020
ComponentsEES0007E
SEIA0569E

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual RSU-6
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEES0007F
Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, and damage.
Move rear wheels (RH/LH) to check abnormal free play.

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
RSU-7
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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 ro

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual RSU-8
COIL SPRING AND STRUT

COIL SPRING AND STRUTPFP:55302
Removal and InstallationEES0007H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate and remove brake hose from strut.
3. Remove mounti

RSU-8
COIL SPRING AND STRUT

COIL SPRING AND STRUTPFP:55302
Removal and InstallationEES0007H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate and remove brake hose from strut.
3. Remove mounting nuts and washers on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove strut-to-axle housing mounting bolts and nuts.
5. Remove luggage side lower finisher in luggage compartment. Remove mounting nuts on strut spacer.
Then remove strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES0007I
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing a strut attachment (SST), cover strut with
shop cloth to avoid damage.
2. Remove cap and slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial
service tool).
CAUTION:
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.
Remove strut spacer, strut mounting insulator, strut mounting insulator bracket, spring upper seat,
upper rubber seat, and bound bumper. Then remove coil spring from strut.
6. Gradually release spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut
Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.
Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
Insulator and Rubber parts.
Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.
Coil Spring
Check coil spring for cracks, deformation, and damage, and replace if necessary.
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