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SUSPENSION ARM RSU-11 C D F G H I J K L M A B RSU Revision: 2005 August 2005 Murano SUSPENSION ARM PFP:55501 Removal and Installation AES000H0 REMOVAL 1. Remove tire with power tool. 2. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" 3. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from axle and suspension arm. Refer to 4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm. 5. Set jack under front lower link. 6. Remove fuel filler tube fixing bolt (left side only). Refer to FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FIL- 7. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member. 8. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut. 9. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball CAUTION: To prevent damage to ball joint threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suitable tool) from com- 10. Remove suspension arm from vehicle. INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ● Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, or other damage. If any non-standard condi- ● Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Ball Joint Inspection ● Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding. Swing Torque Inspection NOTE: ● Hook spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring ● If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm Rotating Torque Inspection ● Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Make sure sliding torque is ● If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm Swing torque: 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb) Measured value of spring scale: 7.94 - 54.0 N (0.81 - 5.5 kg, 1.79 - 12.1 lb) SEIA0523E Rotating torque: 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb) SDIA1150E |