Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 661

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component. Verify the component conditions

(wear, damage) are normal.

SHOCK ABSORBER

Check the shock absorber for oil leaks or damage. Replace the components if necessary.

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.

NOTE:

“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and

mats are in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY

Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to 

WT-41, "Inspection"

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3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to 

RAX-10, "Wheel Bearing"

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4. Shock absorber operation.
5. Each mounting part of suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Rear suspension beam for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Vehicle height (posture).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. 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 machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.

• The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.

2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.

• Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.

• Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-

bration Schedule.

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Wheel

Alignment (Unladen*1)"

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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

may not be correct.

• This may result in an ERROR.

2. 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 Compensation" 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 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" if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.

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

CAMBER INSPECTION

• Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.

• If it is out of the specification value, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

Camber

: Refer to 

RSU-15, "Wheel Alignment 

(Unladen*1)"

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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TOTAL TOE-IN INSPECTION

Measure the total toe-in using following procedure. If it is out of the specification, inspect and replace any

damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

• Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce the rear of the vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).
2. Push the rear wheel to move the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on the base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires

at the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.

4. Measure the distance (A) from the rear side.
5. Push the rear wheel to move the vehicle slowly ahead and to

rotate the wheels 180 degrees (1/2 turn). 

CAUTION:

If the wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn),

try the above procedure again from the beginning. Do not

push the vehicle backward.

6. Measure the distance (B) from the front side.

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Total toe-in

: Refer to 

RSU-15, "Wheel Alignment 

(Unladen*1)"

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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 the rear shock absorber mask. Refer to 

INT-33, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove the cap from the rear shock absorber.
3. Remove the piston rod lock nut (1).

NOTE:

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

rod.

4. Remove the washer and the bushing.

5. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

• At this step, the jack must be set only for supporting the removal procedure. For details on jack-

ing up the vehicle, refer to 

GI-28, "Garage Jack and Safety Stand"

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• Do not damage the rear suspension beam with the jack.

• Make sure the rear suspension beam is stable when using the jack.

6. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.
7. Remove the rear shock absorber.
8. Remove the bushing, the distance tube, the washer, the bound bumper cover, and the bound bumper

from the shock absorber.

9. Inspect the components. Refer to 

RSU-9, "Inspection"

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1.

Cap

2.

Piston rod lock nut

3.

Washer

4.

Bushing

5.

Distance tube

6.

Bound bumper cover

7.

Bound bumper

8.

Shock absorber

9.

Rear suspension beam

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