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Infiniti QX56 (Z62). Manual - part 1067

 

 

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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WITHOUT HBMC

WITH HBMC

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Reduce system pressure. (With HBMC) Refer to 

SCS-18, "Work Procedure"

.

CAUTION:

1.

Piston rod lock nut

2.

Washer

3.

Bushing

4.

Shock absorber

5.

Front lower link

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0246GB

1.

Piston rod lock nut

2.

Bracket

3.

Bushing

4.

Shock absorber

5.

Front lower link

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0229GB

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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Inadvertent piping removal causes fluid to splatter.

2.

Remove tires with power tool. Refer to 

WT-64, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

Remove height sensor from rear lower link (right side). Refer to 

EXL-136, "Removal and Installation"

.

4.

Remove vehicle height sensor from rear lower link (left side). Refer to 

SCS-98, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

.

5.

Remove air tube from shock absorber assembly. Refer to 

SCS-95, "Removal and Installation"

.

6.

Remove middle tube assembly from shock absorber assembly. (With HBMC) Refer to 

SCS-44, "REAR

TUBE ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

.

7.

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side).

8.

Remove piston rod lock nut.

9.

Remove bracket, bushings, and shock absorber. (With HBMC)

10. Remove washers, bushings, and shock absorber. (Without HBMC)
11. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing the bracket (1), check that bracket is attached as

shown in the figure. (With HBMC)

• Use the holder (A) [SST: KV10109300 (

)] and a suitable tool

(B) to tighten piston rod lock nut so that the bracket does not
become misaligned. (With HBMC)

• Install air tube to shock absorber assembly. Refer to 

SCS-95,

"Removal and Installation"

.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber

lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on
level ground.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Inspection

and Adjustment"

.

• After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal pro-

cedure to discard the shock absorber. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Dis-

posal"

.

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
• Shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage.
• Piston rod on shock absorber assembly for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.
• Welded and sealed areas for oil leakage.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

.

2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-64, "Work Procedure"

.

3.

Adjust levelizer adjustment of height sensor. Refer to 

EXL-61, "LEVELIZER ADJUSTMENT : Special

Repair Requirement"

.

4.

Check  standard vehicle height setting of vehicle height sensor. Refer to 

SCS-67, "Work Procedure"

.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (WITH HBMC)

: Vehicle front

A

: Frame edge line

B

:  Almost  parallel

JPEIB0232ZZ

JPEIB0220ZZ

RSU-12

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Bleed air from the HBMC. Refer to 

SCS-18, "Work Procedure"

.

Disposal

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WITHOUT HBMC

1.

Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.

2.

Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position (

) from top

as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

).

• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

3.

Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

WITH HBMC

NOTE:
Releasing gas is not required.

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: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

JPEIA0161ZZ

SUSPENSION ARM

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SUSPENSION ARM

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool. Refer to 

WT-64, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Remove rear suspension member assembly. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

Remove bumper rubber from frame, using a socket (commercial service tool).

4.

Remove suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to 

RAX-7, "Removal and Installation"

.

5.

Remove suspension arm mounting bolts, nuts, and stopper rubber from rear suspension member.

6.

Remove suspension arm.

7.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

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.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

• Perform adjustment after installation. (With HBMC) Refer to 

RSU-13, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

Inspection and Adjustment

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

1.

Rear suspension member

2.

Stopper rubber

3.

Suspension arm

4.

Bumper rubber

A.

To frame

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0230GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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