Nissan Murano Z51 (2008 year). Manual

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

: Applicable

Reference page

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NVH in DLN

section

NVH in DLN

section

NVH in RAX and RSU sections

NVH in

WT section

NVH in

WT section

NVH in RAX

section

NVH in BR

section

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Symptom

REAR SUSPENSION

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or
handling

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

RSU-5

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RSU

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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MOUNTING INSPECTION

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.

BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY

Set rear wheels in a straight-ahead position.

Measure axial end play by prying it up/down with iron bar or equivalent between transverse link and steer-
ing knuckle.
NOTE:
About TYPE A and TYPE B, refer to

RSU-20, "APPLICATION NOTICE : How to Check Vehicle Type"

CAUTION:

• Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
• Never perform with tires on level ground.
• Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Never damage the installation position by applying

excessive force.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

Check for oil leakage, damage, and replace if necessary.

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to

RSU-21, "TYPE A : Ball Joint"

RSU-22, "TYPE B : Ball

Joint"

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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.
• Road wheels for runout. Refer to

WT-104, "Inspection"

• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to

RAX-4, "Inspection"

(2WD),

RAX-11, "Inspection"

(AWD).

• Shock absorber operation.
• Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
• Each of front lower link, rear lower link, radius rod, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock

absorber for cracks, deformation, and other damage.

• Vehicle height (posture).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is

centered.

- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
• Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-

ule.

ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
• When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or

minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.

- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-

rect.

- This may result in an ERROR.
• Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-

pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Never use this “Rolling Compensation” method.

- Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the vehi-

cle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

- See Instructions in the alignment machine you're using for more information on this.

Adjustment

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CAMBER

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

(1) in front lower link (2).
NOTE:
About TYPE A and TYPE B, refer to

RSU-20, "APPLICATION

NOTICE : How to Check Vehicle Type"

CAUTION:

Standard

Camber: Refer to

RSU-20, "TYPE A : Wheel Align-

ment"

RSU-22, "TYPE B : Wheel Alignment"

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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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).
NOTE:
About TYPE A and TYPE B, refer to

RSU-20, "APPLICATION

NOTICE : How to Check Vehicle Type"

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.

Standard

Toe-In: Refer to

RSU-20, "TYPE A : Wheel Alignment"

RSU-22, "TYPE B : Wheel Alignment"

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RSU-8

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod (lower side). Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Set jack under rear lower link.

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.

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

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.

Upper seat

Coil spring

Rubber seat

Rear lower link

Rear suspension member

Radius rod

Front lower link

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0146GB

: Body

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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

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Separate stabilizer connecting rod (lower side). Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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

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

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

Remove shock absorber assembly mounting nuts (upper side)
(

), 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.

Shock absorber

Piston rod lock nut

Shock absorber mounting bracket

Bound bumper

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it with a vise.

CAUTION:

Never set the cylindrical part of shock absorber with a vise.

Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.

Remove mounting bracket and bound bumper from shock absorber.

ASSEMBLY

Install in the reverse order of disassembly.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
• Shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage.
• Welded and sealed areas for oil leakage.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion.
• Seal of shock absorber mounting bracket for cracks, damage and come off.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Bound Bumper

Check bound bumper for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

Shock Absorber

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.

INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY

Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock absorber.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

Disposal

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Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.

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

) from top

as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.
NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.

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

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasse).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the compressed gas.
• Handle drained oil appropriately to the law and other local regulations.
NOTE:
The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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RADIUS ROD

RADIUS ROD

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tire with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-115, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

Remove front lower link mounting bolt and nut (axle housing side) with power tool. Refer to

RSU-14,

"Exploded View"

Loosen front lower link mounting bolt and nut (suspension member side). Refer to

RSU-14, "Exploded

View"

Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side) with power tool.

Remove radius rod mounting bolt (rear suspension member side) with power tool, then remove radius
rod.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-115, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Upper seat

Coil spring

Rubber seat

Rear lower link

Rear suspension member

Radius rod

Front lower link

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0146GB

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RSU-14

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FRONT LOWER LINK

FRONT LOWER LINK

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tire with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-115, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

Remove stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (rear suspension member side) with power tool.

Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side) with power tool.

Remove front lower link.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-115, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

Upper seat

Coil spring

Rubber seat

Rear lower link

Rear suspension member

Radius rod

Front lower link

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0146GB

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REAR STABILIZER

RSU-15

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REAR STABILIZER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod mount bracket.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod.

CAUTION:

Apply a matching mark to identify the installation position.

Remove mounting bolts on stabilizer clamp and remove stabilizer bar with power tool.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Check the matching mark when installing.
• Tighten the mounting nut to the specified torque while holding a hexagonal part of stabilizer connecting rod

side.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer bushing, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer connecting rod
mounting bracket for any deformation, crack or damage. Replace if necessary.

Suspension arm

Stabilizer connecting rod mount
bracket

Stabilizer connecting rod

Stabilizer bar

Stabilizer bushing

Stabilizer clamp

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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RSU-16

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM

REAR SUSPENSION ARM

Exploded View

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NOTE:
Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member for AWD models. Refer to

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

Removal and Installation

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NOTE:
Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member for AWD models. Refer to

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

REMOVAL

Remove tire with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-115, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.

Use the ball joint remover to remove suspension arm from axle housing. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.

CAUTION:

Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
from coming off.

Remove suspension arm.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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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.

Suspension arm

Stopper rubber

Rear suspension member

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM

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Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Swing Torque Inspection

Before measurment, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.
NOTE:
About TYPE A and TYPE B, refer to

RSU-20, "APPLICATION

NOTICE : How to Check Vehicle Type"

If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

Before measurment, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
NOTE:
About TYPE A and TYPE B, refer to

RSU-20, "APPLICATION NOTICE : How to Check Vehicle Type"

If axial end play exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-115, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"