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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS003R0
Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.
Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play as shown.
REAR WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is
within specification.
Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.
Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does
not turn smoothly. Refer to RAX-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are
noted, replace the wheel hub assembly.
Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.
Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.
Removal and InstallationEDS003R1
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
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Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Rear suspension beam 2. Back plate 3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEES002CX
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are within specifications.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace it if necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionEES002CY
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-5, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-4, "
REAR WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Shock absorber operation.
5. Each mounting part of suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Rear suspension beam for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Vehicle height (posture).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to RSU-13, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*)" .
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators
may not be correct.
This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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ComponentsEES002CZ
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1. Washer (upper) 2. Bushing (upper) 3. Bushing (lower)
4. Washer (lower) 5. Distance tube 6. Bound bumper cover
7. Bound bumper 8. Shock absorber 9. Rear spring rubber seat (upper)
10. Coil spring 11. Rear spring rubber seat (lower) 12. Brake tube protector
13. Rear suspension beam 14. Rear suspension beam bracket
SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationEES002D0
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspension beam. Refer to BRC-
33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove shock absorber mask from trunk side finisher using a flat-bladed screwdriver. Refer to EI-42,
"LUGGAGE FLOOR TRIM" .
CAUTION:
Wrap the tip of a screwdriver with cloth to avoid damaging components.
4. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
5. Remove upper nut of the shock absorber, and then remove
washer (upper), bushing (upper) from shock absorber.
6.
Remove shock absorber lower side bolt.
7. Gradually lower the jack, and remove the bushing (lower),
washer (lower), distance tube, bound bumper cover, bound
bumper and shock absorber from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Shock Absorber
Check the following:
Shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary.
Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary .
Bound Bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage, and replace applicable parts if
necessary .
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COIL SPRING
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Removal and InstallationEES002D1
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Separate brake tube from wheel cylinder. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
5. Remove shock absorber lower side bolt. Refer to RSU-9,
"SHOCK ABSORBER" .
6. Gradually lower the jack, and then remove coil spring and rear
spring rubber seat (upper and lower).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check coil spring and spring rubber seat for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace it if a malfunction
is detected.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-8, "Components" .
When installing spring, be sure to securely install the spring end
position aligned to flush of rear spring rubber seat (lower) as
shown.
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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM
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Removal and InstallationEES002D2
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Separate parking brake rear cable from rear drum brake and rear suspension beam. Refer to PB-4,
"PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" .
3. Remove wheel sensor and wheel sensor harness from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspen-
sion beam. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Remove lock plate and separate brake tube from brake hose.
Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
5. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly and back plate. Refer
to RAX-4, "
WHEEL HUB" .
6. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
7. Remove coil spring (left/right). Refer to RSU-11, "
Removal and
Installation" .
8. Remove bolts between body and rear suspension beam
bracket. Refer to RSU-8, "
Components" .
9. Gradually lower the jack, and then remove rear suspension
beam from vehicle.
10. Remove the rear suspension beam bracket bolt and nut, and then remove rear suspension beam bracket
from rear suspension beam. Refer to RSU-8, "
Components" .
11. Remove brake tube protector from rear suspension beam..
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-8, "Components" .
Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam and rear sus-
pension beam bracket (rubber bushing) under unladen condi-
tions with tires on level ground.
Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "Bleed-
ing Brake System" .
Check the following after finishing work.
–Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-4, "ADJUST-
MENT" .
–Wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-33,
"WHEEL SENSORS" .
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CHARGING SYSTEM
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NOTE:
To ensure a complete and thorough diagnosis, the battery, starter and generator test segments must be done
as a set from start to finish.
1. Turn off all loads on the vehicle electrical system.
2. Perform battery and starting system test with Battery/Starting/
Charging system tester.
3. Press “ENTER” to begin the charging system test.
4. Start engine.
5. Press “ENTER” until “LOADS OFF REV ENGINE 5 SEC” is dis-
played.
6. Raise and hold the engine speed at 1,500 to 2,000 rpm for about
5 seconds, then return the engine to idle.
Once the increase in engine rpm is detected, press “ENTER” to
continue.
NOTE:
If after 30 seconds an increase in engine idle speed is not
detected, “RPM NOT DETECTED” will display.
Some engines may have a higher idle initially after starting,
particularly when the engine is cold. The tester may detect
this without any other action being taken. If this occurs, con-
tinue on with the testing process. The final results will not be affected.
7. The tester now checks the engine at idle and performs the
DIODE/RIPPLE check.
8. When complete, the tester will prompt you to turn on the follow-
ing electrical loads.
Heater fan set to highest speed. Do not run the A/C or wind-
shield defroster.
Headlamp high beam
Rear window defogger
NOTE:
Do not run the windshield wipers or any other cyclical loads.
9. Press “ENTER” to continue.
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