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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions for SuspensionINFOID:0000000006225656
• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Spilled oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,
tighten as they are.
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PREPARATIONRSU-3
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006225657
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore t ools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsINFOID:0000000006225658
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV10109300
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Holder Removing and installing bracket
ZZA1010D
Tool name
Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts
Spring compressor Removing and installing coil spring
Socket
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) Removing and installing bumper rubber
PBIC0190E
S-NT717
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RSU-4
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000006225659
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
RSU-8
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RSU-10
, RSU-13
, RSU-15
, RSU-18
RSU-11
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RSU-8
, RSU-10
, RSU-13
, RSU-15
, RSU-18
RSU-6RSU-17
NVH in DLN section.
NVH in DLN section.
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in ST section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TIRE
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
Symptom REAR SUSPENSION Noise
×××××× ××××××××
Shake ×××× × × ××××××
Vibration ××××× × ×× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ××× ××
Judder ××× ××× ××
Poor quality ride or
handling ××××× ×× ×××
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYRSU-5
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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MOUNTING INSPECTION
Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,
damage) are normal.
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY
Measure axial end play by placing and moving up/down with an iron bar or equivalent between suspension
arm or front lower link and axle assembly.
CAUTION:
• Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
Never perform with tires on level ground.
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace it if necessary. Axial end play : Refer to
RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
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RSU-6
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
InspectionINFOID:0000000006225661
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
Check the following:
Tires for improper air pressure and wear
Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-64, "
Inspection".
Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-5, "
Inspection".
Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm and front lower link. Refer to RSU-20, "
Ball Joint".
Shock absorber operation
Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
Each of front lower link, rear lower link, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock absorber for
cracks, deformation, and other damage
Vehicle height (posture)
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recomm ended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that t he vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calib rated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
ule.
ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
- This may result in an ERROR.
Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com- pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this “Rolling Compensation” method.
- Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installi ng the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehi-
cle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.
AdjustmentINFOID:0000000006225662
CAMBER
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Adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in front lower link (2).
CAUTION:
When tightening the nut firml y and checking the torque, use a
wrench to prevent the turning of bolt.
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.
If camber is not still within the specification, inspect and replace
any damaged or worn suspension parts.
TOE-IN
Adjust with adjusting bolt (1) in rear lower link (2).
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on ri ght and left side with adjusting
bolt.
When tightening the nut firml y and checking the torque, use a
wrench to prevent the turning of bolt.
If toe-in is not still within the specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn suspension parts. Camber : Refer to
RSU-20, "
Wheel Alignment".
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RSU-8
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000006225663
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006225664
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-64, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove wheel sensor harness. Refer to BRC-135, "
REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove height sensor from rear lower link (right side). Refer to EXL-136, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove vehicle height sensor from rear lower link (left side). Refer to SCS-98, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
5. Set suitable jack under rear lower link.
6. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between rubber seat and upper seat until coil spring with a spring compressor is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure a spring compressor is securely at tached coil spring. Compress coil spring.
7. Remove rear lower link mounting bolt (axle housing side).
8. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, co il spring and rubber seat from rear lower link.
9. Remove rear lower link mounting nut, eccentric disc, and adjusting bolt and then remove rear lower link.
10. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-9, "
Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
1. Rear suspension member 2. Adjusting bolt 3. Rear lower link
4. Eccentric disc 5. Rubber seat 6. Coil spring
7. Upper seat
Refer to GI-4, "
Components" for symbols in the figure.
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Make sure that upper seat and rubber seat are attached as shown in the figure.
When installing the coil spring (1), check that coil spring is attached as shown in the figure.
Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle housing rubber bushing position under unladen condition with tires
on level ground.
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-9, "
Inspection".
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for defor mation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Work Procedure".
3. Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to EXL-61, "
LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special
Repair Requirement".
4. Check standard vehicle height setting of vehicle height sensor. Refer to SCS-67, "
Work Procedure".
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C : One paint mark
D : Vehicle inside
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