Rear Suspension: Section
Rear Suspension: Section
Rear Suspension: Section
SECTION RSU
REAR SUSPENSION
B
RSU
CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 Component ............................................................... 9 F
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000001675459
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 SR 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 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 SR 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.
Precaution for Rear Suspension INFOID:0000000001675460
• 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 immediately.
• 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.
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000001675550
B
RSU
PBIC0190E
RSU-3
Symptom
×: Applicable
Reference page
Noise
Shake
Shimmy
Shudder
Vibration
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
×
×
×
×
×
×
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection RSU-8
×
×
×
×
×
×
Bushing or mounting deterioration RSU-5
×
×
×
×
×
Parts interference RSU-9
×
×
×
Spring fatigue RSU-23
RSU-4
×
×
Suspension looseness RSU-9
×
×
Incorrect wheel alignment RSU-5
×
Stabilizer bar fatigue RSU-21
×
×
×
DLN-306, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" (2F1310)
PROPELLER SHAFT DLN-314, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" (2S1330)
DLN-323, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" (2S1350)
×
DLN-336, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" (R180A)
DIFFERENTIAL
DLN-370, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" (M205)
×
×
×
×
×
×
FRONT SUSPENSION FSU-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
FRONT AXLE FAX-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
×
×
×
×
×
TIRES WT-33, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
×
×
×
×
ROAD WHEEL WT-33, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
×
×
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
×
×
×
×
BRAKES BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
×
×
×
×
× STEERING ST-9, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE A
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection INFOID:0000000001675566
B
• Check all of the component mountings for any excessive looseness, or backlash. Repair or replace the com-
ponents as necessary.
• Check the components for any excessive wear, damage, or abnormal conditions. Repair or replace the com- C
ponents as necessary.
• Check the shock absorbers for any oil leaks or damage, and replace as necessary.
D
Wheel Alignment Inspection INFOID:0000000001675567
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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 K
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING: L
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. M
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. N
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear. Refer to WT-40, "Tire".
3. Check the wheels for runout and damage. Refer to WT-34, "Inspection".
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. O
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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
FSU-24, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)".
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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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 A
the measuring points.
4. Measure the distance “A” (rear side) across from tire to tire.
B
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5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180°
degrees (a half turn).
If the wheels are rotated more than 180° degrees (a half turn),
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then repeat the above steps. Never push the vehicle backward.
6. Measure the distance “B” (front side) across from tire to tire.
G
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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. H
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust equally on the RH and LH sides using the
adjusting bolt. I
NOTE:
Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [one side] with each grad-
uation of the adjusting bolt.
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8. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to specification.
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SHOCK ABSORBER
< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >
SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspection INFOID:0000000001675569
RSU-8
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR A
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Component INFOID:0000000001675562
B
RSU
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1. Seat belt latch anchor 2. Stabilizer bar bushing 3. Stabilizer bar clamp
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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
P
13. Coil spring 14. Upper rubber seat 15. Rear suspension member
16. Spare tire bracket 17. Bound bumper
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001675561
COMPONENTS
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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.
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
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-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper A
and Disc Rotor".
CAUTION:
• Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.
B
• Do not press the brake pedal while the brake caliper is positioned out of the way.
4. Remove the two rear brake rotors.
5. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-9, "Removal and Installation".
C
6. Disconnect the parking brake cables brackets from the rear suspension member.
7. Disconnect the two rear wheel sensor connectors and harness clips.
8. Remove the rear final drive vent tube from the rear suspension member and frame. D
9. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to DLN-410, "Removal and Installation" (R200), DLN-447, "Removal
and Installation" (R230).
10. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the RSU
coil spring tension.
11. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts using power tool,
and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs, and the upper F
and lower rubber seats.
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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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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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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
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,
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.
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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RSU-12
REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
• When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear coil
springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point out A
toward the wheel and tire assembly.
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D
• 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, "On-Vehicle Service". RSU
• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "Front Wheel Alignment".
RSU-13
SHOCK ABSORBER
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001675559
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-36, "Rotation".
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.
4. Remove the shock absorber.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-9, "Component".
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SUSPENSION ARM
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
SUSPENSION ARM
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001675558
REMOVAL B
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-36, "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-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper C
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 D
power tool, and remove the shock absorber.
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K
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.
L
7. Disconnect the suspension arm from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer. M
8. Remove the suspension arm.
9. Remove the bound bumper from the suspension arm if neces-
sary to transfer to the new suspension arm. N
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SUSPENSION ARM
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
• Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and
replace if necessary.
• Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation.
Replace suspension arm assembly if necessary.
• Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if any
of the following exists:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
• Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that
the ball joint is properly broken in.
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-9, "Component".
• Perform final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions
with the tires on level ground.
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FRONT LOWER LINK
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT LOWER LINK
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001675557
REMOVAL B
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-21, "Removal and Installation".
C
3. Set a suitable jack under the rear lower link to relieve the coil
spring tension.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar. D
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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. N
6. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
NOTE: O
LH side shown, RH side similar.
7. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft
hammer. P
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.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-9, "Component".
• Perform the final tightening of the front lower link nuts and bolts (with rubber bushings) under unladen condi-
tions with tires on level ground.
• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "Front Wheel Alignment".
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001675556
REMOVAL B
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-36, "Rotation".
2. If removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the spare wheel and tire assembly.
C
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 G
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. K
7. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear
suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear
lower link. L
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INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. P
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
• 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.
• Perform the final tightening of the rear lower link nuts and bolts
(with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions with tires on level
ground.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-9, "Com-
ponent".
• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment
Inspection".
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STABILIZER BAR
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
STABILIZER BAR
A
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000001675555
REMOVAL B
1. Disconnect the stabilizer bar ends from the connecting rods
using power tool.
C
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2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamps using power tool, and remove F
the stabilizer bar bushings.
3. Remove the stabilizer bar.
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
• Check stabilizer bar for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.
• Check rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary. J
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
K
• Install the stabilizer bar bushings and clamps so they are posi-
tioned outside of the sideslip prevention clamp on the stabilizer
bar.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to RSU-9, "Com- L
ponent".
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment INFOID:0000000001675552
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Swinging force* “A” 11.4 - 145.5 N (1.16 - 14.8 kg, 2.56 - 32.7 lb) 11.0 - 140.7 N (1.12 - 14.35 kg, 2.47 - 31.63 lb)
A
Turning torque “B” 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb) 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb)
Vertical end play “C” 0 mm (0 in) 0 mm (0 in)
Height “D” 44 mm (1.73 in) 45.5 mm (1.79 in) B
*: Measurement point is at the bolt groove of the ball stud.
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