Infiniti G35 (V35) Sedan. Manual - part 1127

RSU-8

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Exploded View

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Refer to 

RSU-17, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Set suitable jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.

3.

Loosen mounting bolts and nuts of rear lower link inside of suspension member, and then remove mount-
ing bolts and nuts inside of axle with power tool.

4.

Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber sheet from rear lower link.

5.

Remove mounting bolts and nuts inside of suspension member to remove rear lower link with power tool.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Make sure that upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the projecting parts (A) on upper seat (1)
inside is securely fitted on the bracket (2) tabs (B).

• Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and

attach.

• Install the coil spring by aligning the lower end of the large diame-

ter side to the step (A) between the rubber seat (1) and the rear
lower link (2).

CAUTION:

Make sure spring is not up side down. The top and bottom are
indicated by paint color.

• Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle

installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with
tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace rear lower link
and coil spring if there are.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-19, "Wheel Alignment"

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• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to 

BRC-8,

"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Exploded View

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Refer to 

RSU-17, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Set suitable jack under axle assembly to relieve the coil spring tension.

3.

Remove shock absorber lower end bolt with power tool.

4.

Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.

5.

Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts with power
tool, and then remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

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.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber. 

1.

Remove cap from mounting bracket 

2.

Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it with a vise.

CAUTION:

Never set the cylindrical part of shock absorber with a vise.

3.

Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.

4.

Remove mounting seal, mounting bracket and bound bumper cover from shock absorber.

ASSEMBLY

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if there are.
• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if there are.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLION

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-19, "Wheel Alignment"

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• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to 

BRC-8,

"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Bound Bumper and Bushing

Check bound bumper cover and bushing for cracks and damage. Replace if there are.

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Shock Absorber

Check the following:
• Shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion. Replace if there are.

INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY

Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock absorber.

SUSPENSION ARM

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SUSPENSION ARM

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RSU-17, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove torque member mounting bolts with power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not
interfere with work. Refer to 

BR-53, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (FRONT CALIPER 1 PISTON TYPE)

: Removal and Installation"

 (front caliper 1 piston type), 

BR-57, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (FRONT

CALIPER 2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal and Installation"

 (front caliper 2 piston type).

3.

Set suitable jack under axle assembly to relieve the coil spring tension.

4.

Remove connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm with power tool.

5.

Remove drive shaft. Refer to 

RAX-9, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Remove height sensor (with xenon headlamp). Refer to 

EXL-197, "Removal and Installation"

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7.

Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.

8.

Remove mounting bolts and nuts between suspension arm and rear suspension member.

9.

Use the ball joint remover to remove suspension arm from axle assembly. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.

CAUTION:

Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
from coming off.

10. Remove suspension arm.

INSTALLATION

Note the following and, install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection

• Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. If any non-standard condition is

found, replace it.

• Check boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage. If a malfunction is detected,

replace suspension arm.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Swing Torque Inspection

• Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm

spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

- If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assem-

bly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

Standard

Swing torque

: Refer to 

RSU-19, "Ball Joint"

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