Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 861

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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FOR 2WD EUROPE (HT)

FOR 2WD GOM AND 4WD (TC)

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1.

Rear suspension beam

2.

Rear shock absorber

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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1.

Rear suspension member

2.

Upper rubber seat 

3.

Coil spring

4.

Lower rubber seat

5.

Rubber washer (LH/RH)

6.

Rear suspension arm

7.

Rear shock absorber

: Front

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

RSU-10

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle.

2.

Set suitable jack under suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension.

3.

Remove shock absorber. 

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.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check shock absorber for deformation, cracks, damage. Replace it if necessary.
• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLION

1.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-66, "Work Procedure"

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Disposal

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Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.

2.

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

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) from the top

as shown 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 the 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.

A : approximately 20 mm (0.79 in)

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SUSPENSION ARM

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to 

RAX-12, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove the coil spring. 

RSU-7, "Removal and Installation"

.

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1.

Rear suspension beam

2.

Rear suspension arm bracket

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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1.

Rear suspension arm

2.

Rubber washer (LH/RH)

3.

Rear suspension arm bracket

4.

Rear suspension arm stay

: Front

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

RSU-12

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SUSPENSION ARM

3.

Separate the brake tube and hose from the rear suspension arm. 

BR-22, "REAR : Exploded View"

 (LHD),

BR-65, "REAR : Exploded View"

 (RHD).

4.

Remove the nut, bolt, rubber washer (LH/RH).

5.

Remove rear suspension arm from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Align the matching marks made during removal when reusing the disc brake rotor.
• After installation, perform the air bleeding. Refer to 

BR-12, "Bleeding Brake System"

.

• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member at its installation position under unladen conditions with

tires on level ground.

• Perform the inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Inspection"

.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection

Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTRE INSTALLATION

1.

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to 

PB-49, "Work Procedure"

.

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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