Rear Suspension: Section
Rear Suspension: Section
SECTION RSU
REAR SUSPENSION
B
RSU
CONTENTS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 2 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER .............................. 7 F
Exploded View .......................................................... 7
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 2 Inspection ................................................................. 8 G
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 2 Disposal .................................................................... 8
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in BR section
RSU-7
RSU-6
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Reference page
ROAD WHEEL
Spring fatigue
BRAKE
TIRE
Noise × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × × ×
Symptom REAR SUSPENSION
Shimmy × × × × × × × × ×
Judder × × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × × × × ×
×: Applicable
RSU
PBIC0190E
COMPONENT PART
Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear, C
damage) are normal.
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Check for oil leakage, damage, and replace if necessary. D
RSU
DESCRIPTION
• Camber, toe-in inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• If camber, toe-in inclination angle is outside the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and dam-
age. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is detected.
• 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-90, "Inspection".
• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-4, "Inspection".
• Shock absorber operation.
• Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
• Each of rear suspension beam 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 recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the 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.
• Check the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment 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 installing 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.
RSU
JPEIB0161GB
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1. Piston rod lock nut 2. Washer 3. Bushing
4. Distance tube 5. Bound bumper cover 6. Bound bumper
7. Shock absorber 8. Rear suspension beam I
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-91, "Exploded View". K
2. Set suitable jack under rear suspension beam.
CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack. L
3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) with power
tool.
4. Remove luggage lid from luggage side finisher. Refer to INT-23, M
"Exploded View".
5. Remove shock absorber mounting nut (upper side), and then
remove washer and bushing. N
6. Remove shock absorber assembly. JPEIB0176ZZ
INSTALLATION
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Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
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JPEIB0171ZZ
Inspection INFOID:0000000005001118
1. Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.
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 glass).
• 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
RSU
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JPEIB0162ZZ
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-91, "Exploded View". J
2. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack. K
3. Remove right and left rear shock absorber mounting bolts (lower side). Refer to RSU-7, "Exploded View".
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper rubber seat, coil spring and lower rubber seat from rear suspension
beam. L
CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack.
INSTALLATION M
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the lower rubber seat a projection (A) is attached as rear
suspension beam mounting hole (B). N
• Match up lower rubber seat indentions and rear suspension beam
grooves and attach.
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JPEIB0177ZZ
Inspection INFOID:0000000005001114
RSU
G
JPEIB0178GB
1. Rear suspension beam 2. Brake tube protector 3. Rear suspension arm bracket
A. Flange bolt B. Except flange bolt
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Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-91, "Exploded View". J
2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-10, "Draining".
3. Remove parking brake cable and brake drum from rear suspension beam. Refer to PB-4, "Exploded
View", BR-39, "Exploded View". K
4. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded
View".
5. Set suitable jack under rear suspension beam. L
CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack.
6. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts (lower side). Refer to RSU-7, "Exploded View". M
7. Remove coil springs. Refer to RSU-9, "Exploded View".
8. Separate brake hose and brake tube. Refer to BR-22, "REAR : Exploded View".
N
9. Remove suspension arm bracket mounting bolts.
10. Slowly lower jack, remove suspension arm bracket and rear suspension beam from vehicle body.
CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack. O
11. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to RAX-5, "Exploded View".
12. Remove drum brake assembly. Refer to BR-39, "Exploded View".
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13. Remove suspension arm bracket from rear suspension beam.
14. Remove brake tube protector from rear suspension beam.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen condi-
tions with tires on level ground.
• Refill with new brake fluid and perform the air bleeding. Refer to BR-10, "Refilling".
Item Standard
C
Minimum –2° 00′ (–2.01°)
Camber
Nominal –1° 31′ (–1.51°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum –1° 01′ (–1.01°) D
Minimum Out 1.0 mm (Out 0.039 in)
Total toe-in
Nominal In 3.0 mm (In 0.118 in)
Distance
RSU
Maximum In 7.0 mm (In 0.275 in)
Toe-in
Minimum Out 0° 02′ (Out 0.04°)
Toe angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Nominal In 0° 08′ (In 0.13°) F
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum In 0° 19′ (In 0.32°)
Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. G
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Item Standard
Destination USA CANADA
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Tire size 195/60R15 195/55R16 195/60R15 195/55R16
Front (Hf) 684 mm (26.93 in)
679 mm (26.73 in) 679 mm (26.73 in) 684 mm (26.93 in)
Rear (Hr) 683 mm (26.89 in) J
SFA746B