Nissan Murano. Manual - part 1187

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

RSU-7

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

(1) in front lower link (2).

CAUTION:

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

(1) in rear lower link (2).

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-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special

Repair Requirement"

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Camber: Refer to 

RSU-20, "Wheel Alignment"

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Toe-In: Refer to 

RSU-20, "Wheel Alignment"

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RSU-8

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod (lower side). Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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3.

Set jack under rear lower link.

4.

Loosen rear lower link mounting bolt and nut (rear suspension member side), and then remove rear lower
link mounting bolt and nut (axle housing side) with power tool.

5.

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

6.

Remove rear lower link mounting bolt and nut (rear suspension member side), and remove rear lower link.

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 keep the upper seat (1) to place protrusion for

projection (A) on outside of vehicle (lateral direction of vehi-
cle).

• Make sure that the projection (C) on upper seat inside is

securely fitted on the bracket (2) tabs (B).

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

attach.

1.

Upper seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Rubber seat

4.

Rear lower link

5.

Rear suspension member

6.

Radius rod

7.

Front lower link

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

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• Install coil spring by aligning lower end of the coil spring to step (A)

between rubber seat (1) and rear lower link (2).

CAUTION:

Set coil spring so that its paint marks are aligned with the
positions of 3.5 turns (2 places) and 4.5 turns (1 place) from
the bottom end of the coil spring.

• 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 it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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RSU-10

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Separate stabilizer connecting rod (lower side). Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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3.

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

4.

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) with power tool.

5.

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

6.

Remove shock absorber assembly mounting nuts (upper side)
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), and remove shock absorber assembly.

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.

Shock absorber

2.

Piston rod lock nut

3.

Shock absorber mounting bracket

4.

Bound bumper

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

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