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RSU-8
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Component
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1. Washer (upper) 2. Bushing (upper)3. Bushing (lower)
4. Washer (lower) 5. Distance tube6. 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 A. View of brake tube protector clip
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SHOCK ABSORBERRSU-9
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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-
33 .
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-56
.
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 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 .
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, "
Adjustment".
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RSU-10
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SHOCK ABSORBER
• When installing body side bushing (upper), install the projection tothe body side hole securely.
DisposalINFOID:0000000005931088
1. Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
CAUTION:
• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-pressed gas.
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction ( ).
• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times. CAUTION:
Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.
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COIL SPRINGRSU-11
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REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-33, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
4. Remove shock absorber lower side bolt. Refer to RSU-9,
"Removal and Installation".
5. 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, "
Adjustment".
• 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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RSU-12
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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005931090
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Separate parking brake rear cable from rear drum brake and rear suspension beam. Refer to PB-5, "
On-
Vehicle Service".
3. Remove wheel sensor and wheel sensor harness from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspen-
sion beam. Refer to BRC-33, "
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-6, "
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, "
Adjustment".
• 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-33, "
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.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RSU-13
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000005931091
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000005931092
Unit: mm (in)
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Market
United States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R15, P195/55R16 P185/65R14
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum – 2°
0′ 30" (– 2.01 °)– 2 ° 1 ′ 0" (– 2.02 °)
Nominal – 1 ° 30 ′ 30" (– 1.51 °)– 1° 31 ′ 0" (– 1.52 °)
Maximum – 1° 0′ 30" (– 1.01 °)– 1° 1 ′ 0" (– 1.02 °)
To t a l t o e - i n Distance (A - B)
Minimum
–1.0 mm (–0.039 in) –2.3 mm –(0.091 in)
Nominal 3.0 mm (0.118 in) 1.7 mm (0.067 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in) 5.7 mm (0.224 in)
Angle (left or right,
each side)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum
–0° 2 ′ 30" (–0.04 °)– 0° 6 ′ 0" (–0.10 °)
Nominal 0° 8 ′ 30" (0.14 °)0 ° 5 ′ 0" (0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 19 ′ 0" (0.32 °)0 ° 15 ′ 30" (0.26 °)
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Tire size P185/65R14P185/65R15P195/55R16
Market United States
and Canada United States
CanadaUnited States
Front (Hf) 677 (26.65)685 (26.97)685 (26.97)686 (27.01)
Rear (Hr) 681 (26.81)682 (26.85)683 (26.89)683 (26.89)
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SB-1
RESTRAINTS
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SEAT BELTS
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Seat Belt Service ...............................3
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..................................4
SEAT BELTS .....................................................4
Removal and Installation of Front Seat Belt ........ .....4
Removal and Installation of Rear Seat Belt ..............6
Seat Belt Inspection ............................................. .....8
LATCH (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHER
FOR CHILDREN) SYSTEM ...............................
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Removal and Installation .........................................11
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT .....12
Removal and Installation .........................................12
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SB-2
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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