REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYRSU-9
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2. Remove the brake caliper torque member bolts, l eaving the brake hose attached. Reposition the brake
caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-39, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"
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CAUTION:
• Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper assembly is removed.
• Do not twist or stretch the brake hose.
3. Put alignment marks on the disc brake rotor and rear hub and bearing assembly, then remove the disc brake rotor.
4. Disconnect parking brake cables from each knuckle. Refer to PB-9, "Exploded View"
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5. Remove lower shock (A) absorber bolt.
6. Remove the connecting rods from each rear lower link and the stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-15, "Exploded
View".
7. Remove the center exhaust tube with muffler(s). Refer to EX-5, "Exploded View"
(QR25DE), EX-10,
"Exploded View" (VQ35DE).
8. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the rear suspension member.
9. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-15, "Exploded View"
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10. Disconnect ABS harness from rear suspension member.
11. Position a suitable lift table (A) to the rear suspension member and securely strap rear suspension member to lift table.
12. Remove each front member stay cover, the front member stay bolts (A) and each front member stay.
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Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAM
