Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1771

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

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. 

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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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-66, "Tire Air Pressure"

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• Road wheels for runout.
• Wheel bearing axial end play.
- 2WD: Refer to 

RAX-6, "Inspection"

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- 4WD: Refer to 

RAX-16, "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).

CAMBER

• Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
• If camber is outside specified range, adjust with adjusting bolt in

front lower link. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Adjustment"

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TOE-IN

Measure toe-in by the following procedure.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.

1.

Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).

2.

Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).

3.

Put matching mark 

 on base line of the tread (rear side) of

both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measur-
ing points.

Camber: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Wheel Alignment"

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

4.

Measure distance (A) (rear side).

5.

Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).
NOTE:
If the wheels rotates more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), start this
procedure again from the beginning. Do not push the vehicle
backward.

6.

Measure distance (B) (front side).

• If toe-in is outside specified range, adjust with adjusting bolt in suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-8,

"Adjustment"

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Adjustment

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CAMBER

• If camber is exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt

 in lower link 

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CAUTION:

• When tightening the nut firmly and checking the torque, use

a wrench to prevent the turning of the bolt.

• After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.

- If camber is not still within the specification, inspect and replace

any damaged or worn suspension parts.

TOE-IN

• If toe-in is exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt 

in suspension arm 

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CAUTION:

• Be sure to adjust equally on right and left side with adjust-

ing bolt.

• When tightening the nut firmly and checking the torque, use

a wrench to prevent the turning of the bolt.

- If toe-in is not still within the specification, inspect and replace any

damaged or worn suspension parts.

• After toe-in adjustment, adjust neutral position of steering angle

sensor. Refer to 

BRC-99, "Work Procedure"

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Total toe-in = A 

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 B

Total toe-in: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Wheel Align-

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Camber: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Wheel Alignment"

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Toe-In: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Wheel Alignment"

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COIL SPRING

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires. Refer to 

WT-61, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-214, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

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3.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to

BR-63, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

4.

Using jack to suspension arm.

CAUTION:

• Never damage the front suspension member with a jack.
• Check the stable condition when using a jack.

5.

Remove shock absorber from suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Remove upper link from suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-17, "Removal and Installation"

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7.

Remove lower link from suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

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8.

Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts of suspension arm and suspension arm bracket.

9.

Remove drive shaft. 

RAX-22, "Removal and Installation"

 (4WD).

10. Slowly lower jack, remove upper rubber seat, coil spring and lower rubber seat from suspension arm.

CAUTION:

Operate while checking that jack supporting status is stable.

11. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to

RSU-10, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Upper rubber seat

Coil spring

Lower rubber seat

Suspension arm

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