Nissan Murano Z50 (2004 year). Manual - part 124

FUEL TANK

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FUEL TANK

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

WARNING:

Be sure to read “General Precautions” when working on fuel system. Refer to 

FL-3, "General Precau-

tions"

 .

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Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to 

FL-4, "REMOVAL"

 .

CAUTION:

For the safety work and to maintain fuel tank gravity at center, drain fuel to the level where fuel
tank weight at left and right becomes equal.

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Perform work on level place.

1.

Perform steps 2 to 7 of “REMOVAL” in “FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY”. Refer to 

FL-4, "REMOVAL"

 .

2.

Remove center muffler. Refer to 

EX-3, "EXHAUST SYSTEM"

 .

3.

Remove rear propeller shaft (AWD model). Refer to 

PR-4, "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"

 .

4.

Remove parking brake cables. Refer to 

PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE CONTROL"

 .

5.

Remove rear final drive assembly (AWD model).

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Using a transmission jack, support the bottom of the rear final drive assembly. Refer to 

RFD-11, "REAR

FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY"

 .

6.

Remove mounting nuts on the rear suspension member, and lower the transmission jack carefully until
just before rear suspension member is removed from stud bolts on the vehicle (AWD model). Refer to

RSU-5, "REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY"

 .

7.

Remove fuel tank protector.

1.

Fuel filler cap

2.

Grommet

3.

Fuel filler tube

4.

Hose clamp

5.

Fuel filler hose

6.

Hose clamp

7.

EVAP/Vent line hose

8.

Hose clamp

9.

EVAP (Recirculation) hose

10. Fuel tank

11. Fuel tank protector

12. Fuel tank mounting band

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8.

Disconnect fuel filler hose, EVAP/Vent line hose and EVAP
(Recirculation) hose at the other end than fuel tank side.

9.

Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack.

CAUTION:

Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.

10. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.

11. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.

CAUTION:

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Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.

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Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.

12. Remove fuel filler tube, if necessary.

INSTALLATION

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

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Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.

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Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.

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Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.

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Push the fuel tank mounting band pin to the vehicle side securely.

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Before fixing the fuel tank, temporarily install the filler tube.

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Fuel filler hose

: 35 mm (1.38 in)

The other hoses

: 25 mm (0.98 in)

Fuel tank side

: 2 - 6 mm (0.08 - 0.24 in)

Fuel filler tube side

: 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in)

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CAUTION:

Use genuine fuel filler tube mounting bolts or equivalent. Make sure to tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.

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To connect the quick connector, refer to 

FL-7, "Quick Connector"

 .

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.

1.

Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres-
sure to fuel piping.

2.

Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec-
tions.

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After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

 and 

BRC-48,

"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position"

 .

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Standard and Limit

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Tightening Torque

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Unit: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)*

Fuel tank capacity

Approx. 82   (21-5/8 US gal, 18 Imp gal)

Fuel tank mounting band

37.0 - 49.0 (3.8 - 4.9, 28 - 36) 

Fuel filler tube 

7.8 - 10.4 (0.8 - 1.0, 69 - 92)*

Fuel tank protector

4.3 - 5.8 (0.43 - 0.59, 38 - 51)*

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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2

Caution ..................................................................... 2

PREPARATION ........................................................... 3

Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) 
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ..................................... 4

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 5

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service  .......................... 5

INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK END 
PLAY ..................................................................... 5
STRUT INSPECTION  ........................................... 5

Wheel Alignment Inspection ..................................... 5

DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 5
PRELIMINARY CHECK  ........................................ 5
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND 
KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES  ........................ 5

Components ............................................................. 7
Removal and Installation  .......................................... 8

COIL SPRING AND STRUT  ....................................... 9

Removal and Installation  .......................................... 9

REMOVAL ............................................................. 9

INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9

Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 9

DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 9
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 10
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10

TRANSVERSE LINK ................................................. 12

Removal and Installation  ........................................ 12

REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12

STABILIZER BAR  ..................................................... 14

Removal and Installation  ........................................ 14

REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER ............................. 15

Removal and Installation  ........................................ 15

REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL  ....................... 15
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)  ...... 16

Wheel Alignment (Unladen) .................................... 16
Ball Joint  ................................................................. 16
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) ................................. 16

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Caution

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When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

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Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

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After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

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Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are. 

PREPARATION

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Special Service Tools (SST)

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The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tools

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Tool number
 (Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV991040S0
(        —       )
CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts
4. Springs
5. Center plate
6. KV99104020 Adapter A
  a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV99104030 Adapter B
  b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV99104040 Adapter C
  c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV99104050 Adapter D
  d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia.

Measuring wheel alignment

ST35652000
(        —       )
Strut attachment

Disassembling and assembling strut

ST3127S000
(See J25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GC91030000
              Torque wrench (J25765)
2. HT62940000 (   —   )
               Socket adapter (1/2

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3. HT62900000 (   —   )
               Socket adapter (3/8

″

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Measuring sliding torque of ball joint

S-NT498

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Tool name

Description

Spring compressor

Removing coil spring

Power tool

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Removing wheel nuts

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Removing undercover

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Removing front suspension compo-
nents parts

S-NT717

PBIC0190E

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

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

INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK END PLAY

1.

Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.

2.

Measure axial end play of transverse link ball joint by prying between suspension arm and front axle with
a iron bar or something similar.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.

STRUT INSPECTION

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

Wheel Alignment Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

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Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine cool-
ant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY CHECK

1.

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

2.

Check road wheels for runout.

3.

Check wheel bearing axial end play.

4.

Check transverse link ball joint axial end play.

5.

Check strut operation.

6.

Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

7.

Check each link, rod, and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.

8.

Check vehicle posture.

INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES

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Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.

●

Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.

Using a CCK Gauge

1.

Remove wheel nuts (3), and install a guide bolt (SST) to hub
bolt.

2.

Screw adapter (SST) into plate body (SST) until it contacts body
tightly.

3.

Screw center plate (SST) into plate body (SST).

4.

Insert plate (SST) on guide bolt (SST). Put spring in, and then
evenly screw in guide bolt nut (SST). When fastening guide bolt
nut, do not completely compress spring.

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

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5.

Place the dent of alignment gauge onto the projection of center
plate (SST) and tightly contact them to measure.

CAUTION:

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If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside
the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and
damage, and replace suspect parts if necessary.

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Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspec-
tion is required. (Due to the type of suspension, the king-
pin inclination angle cannot be measured correctly using a normal alignment tester.)

Toe-In Inspection

Measure toe-in using the following procedure.

WARNING:

●

Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

●

Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before push-
ing it.

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at
the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.

4.

Measure distance “A” (rear side).

5.

Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).

If wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the
above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle
backward.
6.

Measure distance “B” (front side).

Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles:

Refer to 

FSU-16, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFI-

CATIONS (SDS)"

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Total toe-in

: Refer to 

FSU-16, "SERVICE DATA 

AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)"

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Components

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Removal and Installation

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Remove suspension assembly with engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to “ENGINE MECHANICAL” section

EM-105, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY"

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1.

Upper mounting plate

2.

Mounting insulator

3.

Mounting insulator bracket

4.

Mounting bearing

5.

Spring upper seat

6.

Spring upper rubber seat

7.

Coil spring

8.

Spring lower rubber seat

9.

Bound bumper

10. Strut

11. Stabilizer clamp

12. Stabilizer bushing

13. Stabilizer bar

14. Connecting rod

15. Strut assembly

16. Front axle

17. Member stay

18. Transverse link

19. Front suspension member

20. Rebound stopper

21. Damper assembly

22. Air guide

COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove cowl top grille. Refer to 

EI-21, "COWL TOP"

 .

3.

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

BR-

28, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly"

 .

4.

Remove lock plate of brake hose from strut assembly.

5.

Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to 

BRC-42, "WHEEL SENSORS"

 .

NOTE:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

6.

Remove mounting nut between strut assembly and connecting rod.

7.

Remove mounting bolt and nut between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.

8.

Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with power tool, then remove strut assembly from
vehicle.

INSTALLATION

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Refer to 

FSU-7, "Components"

   for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

●

Perform final tightening of strut assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-16, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

(SDS)"

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Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:
Make sure piston rod on strut is not damaged when removing components from strut assembly.

1.

Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.

CAUTION:

When installing strut attachment (SST) to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.

2.

Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress
coil spring between spring upper seat and spring lower seat (on
strut) until coil spring is free.

CAUTION:

Be sure spring compressor (commercial service tool) is
securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.

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3.

Make sure coil spring between spring upper seat and spring
lower seat is free and then secure piston rod tip so that piston
rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.

4.

Remove upper mounting plate, mounting insulator, mounting insulator bracket, mounting bearing, spring
upper rubber seat coil spring, spring lower rubber seat from strut.

5.

Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.

CAUTION:

Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

6.

Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.

7.

Remove strut attachment (SST) from strut.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut Inspection

●

Check strut for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary.

●

Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary.

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Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.

Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection

Check mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.

Coil Spring Inspection

Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage, and replace if necessary.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE:
Make sure piston rod on strut is not damaged when attaching components to strut.
1.

Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.

CAUTION:

When installing strut attachment (SST) to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from
damage.

2.

Install spring lower seat to strut.

3.

Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut.

CAUTION:

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Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end
to spring rubber seat as shown in the figure.

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Be sure spring compressor (commercial service tool) is
securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.

4.

Install bound bumper to spring upper seat.

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5.

Install spring upper rubber seat, spring upper seat, mounting
bearing, mounting insulator bracket, mounting insulator, upper
mounting plate.

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Installation position of spring upper seat is as shown in the fig-
ure.

6.

Fix strut mounting insulator, then tighten piston rod lock nut with
specified torque.

CAUTION:

Be careful not do deform mounting insulator bracket.

7.

Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.

CAUTION:

Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

8.

Remove strut attachment (SST) from strut.

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove mounting bolt between transverse link and front suspension member with power tool.

3.

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to 

FAX-5, "FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE"

4.

Remove transverse link from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

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Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.

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Check boot of ball joint for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. If any non-standard con-
dition is found, replace it.

Ball Joint Inspection

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Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

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Hook spring scale at ball stud. Confirm spring scale measure-
ment value is within specifications when ball stud begins mov-
ing.

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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

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Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that sliding torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge (SST).

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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

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Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSTALLATION

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Refer to 

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   for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Swing torque:

0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Measure value of spring scale:

13.5 - 91.9 N (1.4 - 9.3 kg, 3.08 - 20.5 lb)

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Rotating torque:

0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

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