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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 SHOCK ABSORBER .................................................. 7 F
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
SIONER” .................................................................. 2 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 7 G
Precautions .............................................................. 2 INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 LEAF SPRING ............................................................ 8
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3 Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
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NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 10
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4 INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ............................. 5 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 11 I
Components ............................................................. 5 General Specifications (Rear) ................................ 11
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 6 Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 ) .............................. 11
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PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER” EES002BO

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 EES001KR

● When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with
tires on ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant, and engine oil are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their
designated positions.

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Commercial Service Tools EES001KS

Tool name Description

Power tool Removing nuts and bolts B

PBIC0190E
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 Symptoms

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Reference page

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Noise
Shake

Shimmy
Shudder
Vibration
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
NVH Troubleshooting Chart

Poor quality ride or handling

RSU-4
Improper installation, looseness RSU-5

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Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection RSU-7

Bushing or mounting deterioration RSU-5

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Parts interference RSU-5

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Spring fatigue RSU-10

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Suspension looseness RSU-5

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PROPELLER SHAFT PR-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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REAR FINAL DRIVE RFD-8 (C200), RFD-42 (M226 without LD), RFD-77 (M226 with LD)

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NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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AXLE RAX-5 (C200), RAX-17 (M226)

TIRES WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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NOISE VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

ROAD WHEEL WT-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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

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BRAKES BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

STEERING PS-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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Components EES001KU

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1. Rear final drive 2. Rear leaf spring 3. Rear spring bushing (front)
4. Rear spring pad 5. Rear spring bushing (rear) 6. Rear spring shackle
7. Bumper 8. Rear spring clip U-bolts 9. Rear spring shackle bushing

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10. Shock absorber 11. Bumper 12. Shock absorber (left side)
13. Shock absorber (right side) ⇐ Front

CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, 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 full; the
spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service EES001KV

● Check the rear suspension parts for any excessive play, cracks, wear, and other damage.
● Shake each rear wheel to check for any excessive play as
shown.
● Tighten all of the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, 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 full; the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats
in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.
● Check the shock absorbers for oil leaks, deformation, and other
damage. SMA525A

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

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Removal and Installation EES001KW

REMOVAL
1. Support the rear final drive and suspension assembly using a suitable jack.
B
2. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower nuts and bolts
using power tool.
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3. Remove the shock absorber.

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Inspect the shock absorber for any oil leaks, cracks, or deformations. Replace the shock absorber as neces-
sary. G
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Shock absorber upper and lower nuts : Refer to RSU-5, "Components" .

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Removal and Installation EES001KX

WEIA0167E

1. Rear final drive 2. Rear leaf spring 3. Rear spring bushing (front)
4. Rear spring pad 5. Rear spring bushing (rear) 6. Rear spring shackle
7. Bumper 8. Rear spring clip U-bolts 9. Rear spring shackle bushing

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10. Shock absorber 11. Bumper 12. Shock absorber (left side)
13. Shock absorber (right side) ⇐ Front A

CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, 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 full; the B
spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.
REMOVAL C
1. Support the rear final drive assembly with a suitable jack to relieve the tension from the rear leaf spring.
● The axle weight should be supported, but there should be no compression in the rear leaf spring.

2. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and bolt using power tool. D

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3. Remove the four rear spring clip U-bolt nuts using power tool,
then remove the rear spring pad.
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4. Remove the rear spring shackle and bushings using power tool. K

LEIA0116E

5. Remove the rear leaf spring front nut and bolt using power tool.
6. Remove the rear leaf spring.

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

● Check the rear leaf spring for any cracks or damage. Replace the rear leaf spring if necessary.
● Check the rear spring shackle, rear spring clip U-bolts, bumper, and rear spring pad for excessive wear,
cracks, straightness, and damage. Replace any components if necessary.
● Check all bushings for deformation and cracks. Replace any bushings if necessary.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply soapsuds to all of the rubber bushings.
2. Install the rear spring shackle and rear leaf spring front nut and bolt. Finger-tighten the nuts.
3. Install the rear spring clip U-bolts and bumper on top of the rear leaf spring.
4. Install the rear spring pad, and nuts under the axle case.
5. Tighten the rear spring clip U-bolt nuts diagonally and evenly to
specification.
● Tighten the rear spring clip U-bolt nuts so the lengths of all the
exposed rear spring clip U-bolt threads under spring pad are
equal in length within a tolerance of 3 mm (0.12 in), as shown.

WEIA0075E

6. Install the shock absorber, and finger-tighten the nuts.

LEIA0115E

7. Remove the jack supporting the rear final drive assembly and
bounce the rear of the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.

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8. Tighten the rear spring shackle nuts, rear leaf spring front nut, and shock absorber nuts to specification.
● When installing the components with rubber bushings, the final nut tightening must be carried out under
unladen* conditions with the tires on level ground.
* (Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated posi-
tions.)

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General Specifications (Rear) EES001KY

Suspension type Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs

Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic B

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1 ) EES001JU

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Unit: mm (in)

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Engine type QR25DE VQ40DE
Drive type 2WD 2WD 4WD
Applied model XE SE OR LE SE OR LE H
Tire size 235/75R15 265/70R16 265/75R16 265/65R17 265/70R16 265/75R16 265/65R17
866 868 880 869 880 892 881
Front wheelarch height (Hf) I
(34.09) (34.17) (34.65) (34.21) (34.65) (35.12) (34.68)
886 894 905 895 903 915 904
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)
(34.88) (35.20) (35.63) (35.24) (35.55) (36.02) (35.59)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
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Crew Cab
Unit: mm (in)
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LEIA0085E

Engine type VQ40DE

Drive type 2WD 4WD
Applied model SE OR LE SE OR LE
Tire size 265/70R16 265/75R16 265/65R17 265/70R16 265/75R16 265/65R17
868 880 869 880 892 881
Front wheelarch height (Hf)
(34.17) (34.65) (34.21) (34.65) (35.12) (34.68)
891 903 892 901 913 902
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)
(35.08) (35.55) (35.12) (35.47) (35.94) (35.51)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

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