2008 NISSAN TEANA suspension

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
RSU-9
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 Install coil spring by aligning lower end of the coil spring to step (A)
between rubber seat (1) and rear lower link (2).
CAUTION:
Set coil spring so that its paint marks are aligned with the
positions of 3.0 turns (2 places) and 4.0 turns (1 place) or 4.0
turns (2 places) and 5.0 turns (1 place) from the bottom end of
the coil spring.
 Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle
installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with
tires on level ground.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
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RADIUS ROD
RADIUS ROD
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tire.
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-58, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"
(without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
3. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-8, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side). Refer to RSU-10, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove front lower link mounting bolt and nut (axle housing side). Refer to RSU-14, "
Exploded View".
6. Loosen front lower link mounting bolt and nut (suspension member side). Refer to RSU-14, "
Exploded
View".
7. Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side).
8. Remove radius rod mounting bolt (rear suspension member side), and then remove radius rod.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
1. Upper seat 2. Coil spring 3. Rubber seat
4. Rear lower link 5. Rear suspension member 6. Radius rod
7. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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RSU-14
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FRONT LOWER LINK
FRONT LOWER LINK
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tire.
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-58, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"
(without VDC), BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
3. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-8, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side). Refer to RSU-10, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side).
6. Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (rear suspension member side), and then remove front
lower link.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".
1. Upper seat 2. Coil spring 3. Rubber seat
4. Rear lower link 5. Rear suspension member 6. Radius rod
7. Front lower link
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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REAR STABILIZER
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REAR STABILIZER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mount bracket.
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod.
CAUTION:
Apply a matching mark to identify the installation position.
3. Remove mounting bolts on stabilizer clamp and remove stabilizer bar.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Check the matching mark when installing.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer bushing, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer connecting rod
mounting bracket for any deformation, crack or damage. Replace if necessary.
1. Suspension arm 2. Stabilizer connecting rod mount
bracket3. Stabilizer connecting rod
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Stabilizer bushing 6. Stabilizer clamp
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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RSU-16
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REAR SUSPENSION ARM
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR SUSPENSION ARM
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REMOVAL
1. Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member. Refer to RSU-18, "Exploded View".
2. Remove auto levelizer control unit (with xenon combination lamp type). Refer to EXL-190, "
Exploded
View".
3. Remove suspension arm.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
 Install stopper rubber (suspension arm rear side) and suspension arm as a set to rear suspension member.
 After final tightening, and install auto levelizer control unit (with xenon combination lamp type). Refer to EXL-
190, "Exploded View".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Appearance
Check the following items, and replace if necessary.
 Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
 Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
1. Suspension arm 2. Stopper rubber 3. Rear suspension member
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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REAR SUSPENSION ARM
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 Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
 If swing torque exceeds the standard value, replace suspension
arm assembly.
Rotating Torque Inspection
 Attach the mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure that rotating torque
is within the specifications with a preload gauge (A) (SST:
ST3127S000).
- If rotating torque exceeds the standard value, replace suspension
arm assembly.
Axial End Play Inspection
 Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
- If axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace suspension arm assembly.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement". Standard
Swing torque : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
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Standard
Rotating torque : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
PDIA1258E
Standard
Axial end play : Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".

RSU-18
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to
BR-40, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
3. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-58, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"
(without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
4. Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to EX-5, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-15, "
Exploded View".
6. Separate the attachment between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to
PB-5, "
Exploded View".
7. Separate auto levelizer control unit harness connector (with xenon combination lamp type). Refer to EXL-
190, "Exploded View".
8. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to RSU-8, "
Exploded View".
9. Remove shock absorber (lower side). Refer to RSU-10, "
Exploded View".
10. Set suitable jack under rear suspension member.
11. Remove member stay (front and rear side).
12. Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link and
axle housing from vehicle as a unit.
13. Remove the following parts.
 Axle housing: refer to RAX-4, "
Exploded View".
 Auto levelizer control unit (with xenon combination lamp type): refer to EXL-190, "
Exploded View".
 Suspension arm: refer to RSU-16, "
Exploded View".
 Radius rod: refer to RSU-12, "
Exploded View".
 Front lower link: refer to RSU-14, "
Exploded View".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
1. Member stay (rear side) 2. Rear suspension member 3. Member stay (front side)
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
RSU-19
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 Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
rear suspension assembly.
 After final tightening, install auto levelizer control unit (with xenon combination lamp type). Refer to EXL-190,
"Exploded View".
 Never reuse cotter pin.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" (without VDC), BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (with VDC).
2. Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). PB-2, "
Inspection and Adjustment".
3. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Inspection".
4. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-66, "
ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING
ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement".