Nissan Juke F15. Manual - part 1100

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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MOUNTING INSPECTION

Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,

damage) are normal.

SHOCK ABSORBER

Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace it if necessary. 

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

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. Refer to 

WT-47, "Tire Air Pressure"

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• Road wheels for runout.

• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to 

RAX-14, "Inspection"

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• Shock absorber operation.

• Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

• Each of lower link, upper link, rear suspension member, suspension arm, 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.

• Make sure 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.

• Most camera-type alignment machines are equipped with both “Rolling Compensation” method and optional

“Jacking Compensation” method to “compensate” the alignment targets or head units. “Rolling Compensa-

tion” is the preferred method.

- If using the “Rolling Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, push or pull

on the rear wheel to move the vehicle. Do not push or pull on the vehicle body.

- If using the “Jacking Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

NOTE:

Do not use the “Rolling Compensation” method if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.

- Follow all instructions for the alignment machine you're using for more information.

Adjustment

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CAMBER, TOE-IN

CAUTION:

• Adjust camber first, then adjust toe-in last. never change the order.

• If camber angle needs to be adjusted, toe-in adjustment is necessary.

• Minimize difference of left and right toe-in within tolerance.
1. Loosen mounting nuts of upper link and lower link on the suspension member side.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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2. Adjust camber and toe-in by turning upper link adjusting bolt (1)

and lower link adjusting bolt (2) alternately.

NOTE:

• Refer to the table below for easier adjustment.

- Obtain the amount of camber and toe-in by calculating the difference between the measurement result

and the standard value.

- Obtain the needed adjustment amount from the graph and move adjusting bolts, respectively.

3. After adjustment, tighten mounting nuts of upper link and lower link on the suspension member side.

CAUTION:

When tightening nut to the specified torque, the bolt must be fixed with a wrench.

4. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-63, "Work Procedure"

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:  Left  side

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: Right side

Upper link adjusting bolt
Positive direction

: Upper link slides into inner side of vehicle.

Negative direction

: Upper link slides into outer side of vehicle.

Lower link adjusting bolt
Positive direction

: Lower link slides into outer side of vehicle.

Negative direction

: Lower link slides into inner side of vehicle.

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to 

WT-39, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Set suitable jack under suspension arm.

CAUTION:

• Never damage the suspension arm with a jack.

• Check the stable condition when using a jack.

3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt and nut (lower side).
4. Remove shock absorber mask. Refer to 

INT-33, "Exploded View"

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5. Remove cap.
6. Remove piston rod lock nut (1), and then remove washer and

bushing.

NOTE:

To loosen piston rod lock nut, fix the tip (A) of the piston rod.

7. Remove shock absorber assembly.
8. Remove bushing, distance tube, bound bumper cover, and

bound bumper from shock absorber.

9. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-25, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

1.

Suspension arm

2.

Shock absorber

3.

Bound bumper

4.

Bound bumper cover

5.

Washer

6.

Bushing

7.

Distance tube

8.

Piston rod lock nut

9.

Cap

: Vehicle front

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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