Nissan Murano. Manual - part 1004

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BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Inspection

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• Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper

attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

BRAKE FLUID

BRAKE FLUID : Changing

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1.

Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.

2.

Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to 

BR-13, "Bleeding Brake System"

.

• Refill with recommended brake fluid.

Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (FOR NORTH AMERICA), 

MA-16, "FOR MEXICO :

Fluids and Lubricants"

 (FOR MEXICO).

• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

DISC BRAKE

DISC BRAKE : Inspection

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DISC ROTOR

Check condition, wear, and damage.

CALIPER

• Check for leakage.

BRAKE PAD

SBR389C

SBR419C

SMA922A

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• Check for wear or damage.

DISC BRAKE : Front Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in)

DISC BRAKE : Rear Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in)

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection

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STEERING GEAR

• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease

leakage.

• Check connection with steering column for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES

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Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

26.0 (1.024)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.008 (0.0003)

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.040 (0.0016) or less

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

14.0 (0.551)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.020 (0.0008) 

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.050 (0.0020) or less

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POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Inspection

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Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off. 
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80

°

C (122 to 176

°

F)

or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30

°

C (32 to 86

°

F).

CAUTION:

• Do not overfill.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.

Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (FOR NORTH AMERICA), 

MA-16, "FOR MEXICO : Flu-

ids and Lubricants"

 (FOR MEXICO).

• Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,

loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

• Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Inspection

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Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust

cover for cracks or other damage.

DRIVE SHAFT

SST850C

SST851C

SMA525A

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DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection

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• Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease

leakage.

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