SUSPENSION

RSU
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SECTION
REAR SUSPENSION C

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CONTENTS
C200 Component ............................................................... 5 F

SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..................................... 7

Rear Suspension Parts ............................................. 7
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PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System SHOCK ABSORBER ......................................... 8
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 Inspection ................................................................. 8 H
General Precautions ................................................. 2 Disposal .................................................................... 8

PREPARATION ................................................... 3 LEAF SPRING .................................................... 9

Removal ................................................................... 9 I
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3
Inspection ................................................................. 9
NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS Installation ...............................................................10
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 4 J
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 4 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 11
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ..................... 5 General Specification (Rear) ...................................11 K

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 PRECAUTIONS
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SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000008944912

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR 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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, 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 incorrect removal and installation of the SRS can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SRS section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses 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 electric 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 minutes before performing any service.
General Precautions INFOID:0000000008944913

• When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires
on ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated posi-
tions.
• After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

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 PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
A
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000008944914

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Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
C

PIIB1407E

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 NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000008944915

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.

Refer to SUSPENSION in this chart.

Refer to TIRES in this chart.

RSU-7

RSU-5

RSU-5

RAX-6
RAX-6
RSU-5

RSU-7

RSU-7

PR-4
PR-4

BR-4
PS-5
WT-4
WT-4

WT-4

WT-4
Reference page

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Bushing or mounting deterioration
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation,

Deformation or damage
Suspension looseness

PROPELLER SHAFT
Incorrect air pressure
damage or deflection

Possible Cause and

Stabilizer bar fatigue

SUSPECTED
Parts interference

Incorrect tire size

Uneven tire wear

DIFFERENTIAL
PARTS

ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT

SUSPENSION
Non-uniformity
Spring fatigue

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKES
TIRES
AXLE
Noise × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × × × × ×
SUSPENSION

Vibration × × × × × × × × × ×
Shimmy × × × × × × × × ×
Judder × × × × × × × ×
Poor quality
ride or han- × × × × × × × × ×
dling
Noise × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × × × × × ×
× × × × × × ×
Symptom

Vibration
TIRES

Shimmy × × × × × × × × × × × ×
Judder × × × × × × × × × × ×
Poor quality
ride or han- × × × × × × × × ×
dling
Noise × × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × × ×
ROAD WHEEL

Shimmy, Jud-
der × × × × × × × ×

Poor quality
ride or han- × × × × × ×
dling
×: Applicable

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 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Component INFOID:0000000008944916

2WD Model B

RSU

ALEIA0052GB

1. Bumper 2. Shock absorber 3. Shock absorber bushing K

4. Washer 5. Rear spring bushing (Front) 6. Rear spring pin
7. Rear spring pad 8. Rear leaf spring 9. Rear spring shackle
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10. Rear spring bushing (Rear) 11. Rear spring clip U-bolt Front

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 REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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4WD Model

ALEIA0053GB

1. Bumper 2. Shock absorber 3. Shock absorber bushing

4. Washer 5. Torque arrester 6. Rear spring bushing (Front)
7. Rear spring pin 8. Spring shim 9. Rear spring pad
10. Rear leaf spring 11. Rear spring shackle 12. Rear spring bushing (Rear)
13. Rear spring clip U-bolt 14. Rear spring seat pad Front

CAUTION:
When installing the rubber components, the final tightening of the nuts and bolts must be done with
the vehicle in an unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant, and engine oil at full; the spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.

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 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
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Rear Suspension Parts INFOID:0000000008944917

• Check the rear suspension parts for any excessive play, cracks, wear, and other damage. B
• Shake each rear wheel to check for any excessive play as shown.

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SMA525A

• Tighten all of the nuts and bolts to the specified torque. F

Refer to RSU-5, "Component".
CAUTION:
When installing the rubber components, the final tightening of
the nuts and bolts must be done with the vehicle in an G
unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant, and engine oil at
full; the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in their desig-
nated positions) with the tires on the ground. H

ASU031 I

• Check the shock absorber for oil leakage and other damage as
shown. J

SRA734

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• Check the shock absorber bushings for excessive wear and other damage.

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 SHOCK ABSORBER
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SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000008944918

1. Remove shock absorber by disconnecting upper and lower end.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to FSU-6, "Component"

Inspection INFOID:0000000008944919

• If oil leakage, cracks and deformation occurs, replace shock absorber assembly.
• If rubber bushings are cracked and deformed, replace rubber bushings.
Disposal INFOID:0000000008944920

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 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. JPEIA0161ZZ

(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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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 LEAF SPRING
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LEAF SPRING
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Removal INFOID:0000000008944921

1. Disconnect shock absorber lower end, and remove U-bolts. B

WARNING:
Support axle with jack stand prior to removing leaf spring.
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SRA702

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2. Remove the spring shackle.

I
SRA704

3. Remove the front pin.

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4. Remove the leaf spring.

ASU034
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Inspection INFOID:0000000008944922

• Check leaf spring for cracks. Replace if necessary. N

• Check front bracket and pin, shackle, U-bolts and spring pad for
wear, cracks, straightness and damaged threads. Replace if nec-
essary.
• Check all bushings for deformation and cracks. Replace if neces- O
sary.
(4WD models: Rear spring front bushing)
Make sure that front bushing is properly installed. P

ASU035

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 LEAF SPRING
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Installation INFOID:0000000008944923

1. Apply soapsuds to rubber bushing.

2. Install spring shackle and front pin, and finger tighten the nuts.
3. Install spring pad and nuts under leaf spring or axle case.
4. Tighten U-bolt nuts diagonally.

Refer to FSU-7, "Component".

CAUTION:
Tighten U-bolts so that the lengths of all U-bolts under
spring pad are the same.
5. Install shock absorber, and finger tighten the nuts. SRA727

6. Remove stands and bounce the vehicle to stabilize suspension.

(Unladen)

SRA703

7. Tighten spring shackle nuts, front pin nuts and shock absorber
nuts.

Refer to FSU-7, "Component".

CAUTION:
When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on the ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.

SRA754

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
A
General Specification (Rear) INFOID:0000000008944924

B
Suspension type Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf spring
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
C

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