Rear Suspension: Section
Rear Suspension: Section
Rear Suspension: Section
B
SECTION
REAR SUSPENSION C
RSU
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 REMOVAL ........................................................... 13 F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Inspection ............................................................... 13
SIONER” .................................................................. 2 SUSPENSION ARM .................................................. 14 G
Precautions for Rear Suspension ............................ 2 Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 15
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4 FRONT LOWER LINK .............................................. 16
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4 Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................. 5 REMOVAL ........................................................... 16 I
Components ............................................................. 5 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 5 INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 6 REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING ..................... 18 J
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 6 Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMEN- REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
DATIONS .............................................................. 6 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
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THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS .............................. 7 INSTALLATION ................................................... 19
CAMBER ............................................................... 7 STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 20
TOE-IN .................................................................. 7 Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ................................. 9 REMOVAL ........................................................... 20 L
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
COMPONENTS .................................................... 9 INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 21 M
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................11 Wheel Alignment .................................................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12 Ball Joint ................................................................. 22
SHOCK ABSORBER ................................................ 13 Wheelarch Height (Unladen* ) ................................ 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” EES002BM
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. 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 whether 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 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 per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
● Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal 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
harness connectors.
Precautions for Rear Suspension EES00238
● When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.
● Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions. There are no passengers in the
vehicle.
● After installing suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
● Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new caulking nuts for installation. New caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, do not apply any additional lubrication.
PREPARATION PFP:00002
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Commercial Service Tools EES00239
PBIC0190E
D
RSU
×: Applicable
Reference page
Noise
Shake
Shimmy
×
×
×
×
×
×
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection RSU-13
×
×
×
×
×
×
Bushing or mounting deterioration RSU-5
×
×
×
×
×
Parts interference RSU-5
RSU-4
×
×
×
Spring fatigue RSU-22
×
×
Suspension looseness RSU-5
×
×
Incorrect wheel alignment RSU-6
×
Stabilizer bar fatigue RSU-20
×
×
×
PROPELLER SHAFT PR-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
DIFFERENTIAL RFD-7, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
×
×
×
×
×
FRONT SUSPENSION FSU-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
×
×
×
×
×
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
×
×
×
×
×
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×
×
×
×
2006 Pathfinder
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
RSU
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1. Seat belt latch anchor 2. Stabilizer bar bushing 3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod 6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing 9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm 12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
● Check all of the component mountings for any excessive looseness, or backlash. Repair or replace the
components as necessary.
● Check the components for any excessive wear, damage, or abnormal conditions. Repair or replace the
components as necessary.
● Check the shock absorbers for any oil leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.
Wheel Alignment Inspection EES0023D
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1. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, LH 2. Front lower link adjusting bolt, LH 3. Front lower link adjusting bolt, RH
4. Rear lower link adjusting bolt, RH
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before
making any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricants are all full, and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats
are in their designated positions, and there are no passengers in the vehicle.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear. Refer to WT-38, "Tire" .
3. Check the wheels for runout and damage. Refer to WT-5, "Inspection" .
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
5. Check the shock absorbers for any oil leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the rear suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to RSU-22, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen* )" .
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
● This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
● The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
● The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
● Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule. A
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to RSU-21, "Wheel
Alignment" . B
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
● The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators
C
may not be correct.
● This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com- D
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
● Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the RSU
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
● See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
F
CAMBER
1. Measure camber of both the right and left wheels with a suitable
alignment gauge and adjust as necessary to specification.
G
Camber : Refer to RSU-21, "Wheel Alignment" .
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TOE-IN
1. Bounce the rear of the vehicle up and down two to three times to stabilize the vehicle height. Refer to
RSU-22, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen* )" .
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on the base line of the tread (rear side) of both of the
tires at the same height as the center of the hub. These will be
the measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” (rear side) across from tire to tire.
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7. If the toe-in is outside the specified value, adjust the toe-in using
the adjusting bolt in the rear lower link.
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on the RH and LH sides using the
adjusting bolt.
NOTE:
Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [one side] with each grad-
uation of the adjusting bolt.
8. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification.
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COMPONENTS
B
RSU
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1. Seat belt latch anchor 2. Stabilizer bar bushing 3. Stabilizer bar clamp
4. Stabilizer bar 5. Connecting rod 6. Front lower link
7. Knuckle 8. Bushing 9. Rear lower link
10. Shock absorber 11. Suspension arm 12. Lower rubber seat
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
REMOVAL
1. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
2. Remove the spare tire.
3. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake
caliper out of the way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
and Disc Rotor" .
CAUTION:
● Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.
● Do not press the brake pedal while the brake caliper is positioned out of the way.
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12. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor
from the rear suspension member using power tool.
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13. Disconnect both of the connecting rods from the rear stabilizer
bar.
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14. Set a suitable jack under each front lower link for support and
remove the shock absorber upper end bolts and lower end bolts A
using power tool.
15. Remove both of the shock absorbers.
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19. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links, L
knuckles, and stabilizer bar as an assembly.
20. Remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, stabilizer bar, front and rear lower links, and the knuckles
from the rear suspension member using power tool. M
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
● When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use the
locating pins to align the rear suspension member to the vehicle
body.
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● When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear
coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point
out toward the wheel and tire assembly.
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● Perform final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions
with the tires on level ground.
● Adjust the parking brake cables. Refer to PB-3, "ADJUSTMENT" .
● Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-21, "Wheel Alignment" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation" .
B
2. Position a suitable jack under the front lower link to support the shock absorber.
3. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using
power tool.
C
4. Remove the shock absorber.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. J
● Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-5, "Components" .
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● Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
● Check the shock absorber for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.
L
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation" .
2. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake
caliper out of the way using a suitable wire. Refer to BR-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper
and Disc Rotor" .
3. Position a suitable jack under the front lower link to support the knuckle.
4. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using
power tool, and remove the shock absorber.
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5. Remove the suspension arm upper nuts and bolts on the suspension member side using power tool.
6. Remove the suspension arm pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
7. Disconnect the suspension arm from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
8. Remove the suspension arm.
9. Remove the bound bumper from the suspension arm if neces-
sary to transfer to the new suspension arm.
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INSTALLATION H
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
● Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-5, "Components" .
● Perform final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions I
with the tires on level ground.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-20, "STABILIZER BAR" .
3. Set a suitable jack under the rear lower link to relieve the coil
spring tension.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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5. Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from the front lower link and rear suspension
member using power tool.
6. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
7. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
8. Remove the front lower link.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. K
● Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-5, "Components" .
● Perform the final tightening of the front lower link nuts and bolts (with rubber bushings) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. L
● Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation" .
2. If removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the spare wheel and tire assembly.
3. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension and support
the rear lower link.
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4. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to
the rear suspension member without removing the adjusting bolt
and nut, using power tool.
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5. Remove the rear lower link pinch bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.
6. Slowly lower the rear lower link using the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the
upper rubber seat, coil spring and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
7. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear
suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear
lower link.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. A
● When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear
coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point
out toward the wheel and tire assembly. B
● Perform the final tightening of the rear lower link nuts and bolts
(with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions with tires on
level ground. C
● Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-5,
"Components" .
● Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Wheel Alignment D
Inspection" .
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REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar ends from the connecting rods
using power tool.
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2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps using power tool, and remove
the stabilizer bar bushings.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
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F
Minimum - 1.4 mm (- 0.055 in)
Nominal 1.9 mm (0.075 in)
Distance (A - B) G
Maximum 5.2 mm (0.205 in)
Total toe-in Cross toe 0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.079 in)
Minimum - 0° 3' (-0.05°) H
Angle (left, right)
Nominal 0° 4' (0.07°)
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Maximum 0° 11' (0.18°)
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Unit: mm (in)
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Full time
Drive type 4X2 Part time 4X4
4X4
Applied model XE SE LE XE SE LE
Tire size 245/75R16 265/70R16 265/75R16 265/65R17 245/75R16 265/70R16 265/75R16 265/65R17
Front wheelarch 866 867 879 868 874 876 888 878
height (Hf) (34.09) (34.13) (34.61) (34.17) (34.41) (34.49) (34.96) (34.57)
Rear wheelarch 875 876 888 877 885 886 898 887
height (Hr) (34.45) (34.49) (34.96) (34.53) (34.84) (34.88) (35.35) (34.92)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.