2009 NISSAN LATIO low beam

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SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305881
REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspension beam. Refer to BRC-32 .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove shock absorber mask from trunk side fini sher using a flat-bladed screwdriver. Refer to EI-53 .
CAUTION:
Wrap the tip of a screwdriver with cl oth 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 di stortion, 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 .
INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to RSU-8, " Component " .
• Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-7, " Rotation " .

COIL SPRING
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COIL SPRING
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305882
REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installa-
tion " .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Separate brake tube from wheel cylinder. Refer to BR-12, " Rear Brake Tube and Hose " .
4. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
5. Remove shock absorber lower side bolt. Refer to RSU-9," Removal and Installation " .
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, " Component " .
• Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-7, " Rotation " .
• When installing spring, be sure to securely install the spring end
position aligned to flush of rear spring rubber seat (lower) as
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3. Remove wheel sensor and wheel sensor harness from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspen-
sion beam. Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installation " .
4. Remove lock plate and separate brake tube from brake hose. Refer to BR-12, " Rear Brake Tube and Hose " .
5. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly and back plate. Refer to RAX-5, " On-Vehicle Inspection and Service " .
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, " Component " .
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, " Component " .
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, " Component " .
• Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-9, " Bleeding Brake System " .
• Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-7, " Rotation " .
• Check the following after finishing work.
- Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-5, " On-Vehicle Service " .
- Wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installation " .
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam and rear suspen-
sion beam bracket (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground. MEIA0030E