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Nissan Murano Z50 (2007 year). Manual - part 113

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

FSU-7

FSU

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2007 Murano

Components

NES0008B

PEIA0083E

FSU-8

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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2007 Murano

Removal and Installation

NES0008C

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

EM-108, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY"

Upper mounting plate

Mounting insulator

Mounting insulator bracket

Mounting bearing

Spring upper seat

Spring upper rubber seat

Coil spring

Spring lower rubber seat

Bound bumper

10. Strut

11. Stabilizer clamp

12. Stabilizer bushing

13. Stabilizer bar

14. Connecting rod

15. Strut assembly

16. Front axle assembly

17. Member stay

18. Transverse link

19. Front suspension member

20. Rebound stopper

21. Damper assembly (2WD models)

22. Air guide

23. Heat insulator

Refer to

GI-10, "Components"

, for the symbols in the figure.

COIL SPRING AND STRUT

FSU-9

FSU

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2007 Murano

COIL SPRING AND STRUT

PFP:55302

Removal and Installation

NES0008D

REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Remove cowl top grille. Refer to

EI-20, "COWL TOP"

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

BR-

29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly"

Remove lock plate of brake hose from strut assembly.

Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to

BRC-40, "WHEEL SENSORS"

NOTE:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

Remove mounting nut between strut assembly and connecting rod.

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

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

INSTALLATION

●

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)"

Disassembly and Assembly

NES0008E

DISASSEMBLY

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

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.

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.

SEIA0296E

SEIA0297E

FSU-10

COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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2007 Murano

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.

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

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

CAUTION:

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

Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.

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.

●

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.

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.

Install spring lower seat to strut.

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

CAUTION:

●

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

●

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

Install bound bumper to spring upper seat.

SEIA0218J

SFA149

COIL SPRING AND STRUT

FSU-11

FSU

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2007 Murano

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

●

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

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

CAUTION:

Be careful not do deform mounting insulator bracket.

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

CAUTION:

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

Remove strut attachment (SST) from strut.

SEIA0247E

SEIA0298E

FSU-12

TRANSVERSE LINK

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2007 Murano

TRANSVERSE LINK

PFP:54500

Removal and Installation

NES0008F

REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

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

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to

FAX-6, "FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE"

Remove transverse link from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

●

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

●

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

●

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.

●

Hook spring balance at ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea-
surement value is within specifications when ball stud begins
moving.

●

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

Rotating Torque Inspection

●

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

●

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

Axial End Play Inspection

●

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

●

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

INSTALLATION

●

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.

Swing torque:

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

Measure value of spring balance:

13.5 – 91.9 N (1.4 – 9.3 kg, 3.03 – 20.6 lb)

SEIA0523E

Rotating torque:

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

SDIA1150E

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

TRANSVERSE LINK

FSU-13

FSU

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2007 Murano

●

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

FSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

FSU-14

STABILIZER BAR

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2007 Murano

STABILIZER BAR

PFP:54611

Removal and Installation

NES0008G

REMOVAL
2WD

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Remove steering gear assembly from vehicle. Refer to

PS-16, "POWER STEERING GEAR"

Remove stabilizer connecting rod lower nut, separate stabilizer bar and stabilizer connecting rod with
power tool.

Remove stabilizer clamp mounting bolts with power tool.

Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle.

AWD

Remove steering gear assembly. Refer to

PS-16, "REMOVAL"

Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks
or damage, and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

●

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.

●

Tighten bolts for tightening stabilizer clamp. Tightening order is front LH, rear RH, front RH, rear LH.

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FSU-15

FSU

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2007 Murano

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

PFP:54401

Removal and Installation

NES0008H

REMOVAL

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

EM-108, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY"

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

●

Install in the reverse order of removal.

●

Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse link (rub-
ber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-5,

"Wheel Alignment Inspection"

FSU-16

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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2007 Murano

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

PFP:00030

Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)

NES0008I

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Ball Joint

NES0008J

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)

NES0008K

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Axle

2WD

AWD

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

−

′

(

−

1.08

)

Nominal

−

′

(

−

0.33

)

Maximum

′

(0.42

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.75

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(1.75

)

′

(1.83

)

Nominal

′

(2.50

)

′

(2.58

)

Maximum

′

(3.25

)

′

(3.33

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.75

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(13.58

)

Nominal

′

(14.33

)

Maximum

′

(15.08

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

−

0.5 mm (

−

0.02 in)

Nominal

0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Maximum

1.5 mm (0.06 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

−

′

(

−

0.02

)

Nominal

′

(0.02

)

Maximum

′

(0.05

)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

Swing torque

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

Measurement on spring balance

13.5 – 91.9 N (1.4 – 9.3 kg, 3.03 – 20.6 lb)

Rotating torque

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

Axle type

2WD

AWD

Front (Hf)

840 mm (33.07 in)

Rear (Hr)

860 mm (33.86 in)

859 mm (33.82 in)

SFA746B

A
B
C
D

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

A GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

B ENGINE

Engine Mechanical

Engine Lubrication System

Engine Cooling System

Engine Control System

Fuel System

Exhaust System

ACC

Accelerator Control System

C TRANSMISSION/

TRANSAXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

E SUSPENSION

Road Wheels & Tires

F BRAKES

Brake System

Parking Brake System

BRC

Brake Control System

G STEERING

Power Steering System

H RESTRAINTS

Seat Belts

SRS

Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)

I BODY

Body, Lock & Security System

Glasses, Window System & Mir-
rors

Roof

Exterior & Interior

Instrument Panel

Seat

Adjustable Pedal

J AIR CONDITIONER

ATC

Automatic Air Conditioner

K ELECTRICAL

Starting & Charging System

Lighting System

Driver Information System

Wiper, Washer & Horn

BCS

Body Control System

LAN

LAN System

Audio Visual, Navigation & Tele-
phone System

ACS

Auto Cruise Control System

Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Ele-
ments

L MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

M INDEX

IDX

Alphabetical Index

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transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of Nissan Motor Company Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.

Edition: July 2006
Revision: July 2006
Publication No. SM7E-1Z50U0

FOREWORD

This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2007
NISSAN MURANO.

In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.

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PFP:00000

ENGINE TUNE-UP DATA (VQ35DE)

ELS0003W

Engine model

VQ35DE

Firing order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Idle speed
CVT (In “P” or “N” position)

rpm

650 ± 50

Ignition timing (BTDC at idle speed)
CVT (In “P” or “N” position)

± 5

CO% at idle

0.7 - 9.9 % and engine runs smoothly

Drive Belt

Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in)

Tension adjustment Unit: N (kg, lb)

Used belt

New belt

Used belt

New belt

Limit

After adjustment

Limit

After adjustment

Alternator and A/C com-
pressor belt

7 (0.28)

4.2 - 4.6

(0.17 - 0.18)

3.7 - 4.1

(0.15 - 0.16)

294 (30, 66)

730 - 818

(74.5 - 83.5,

164 - 184)

838 - 926

(85.5 - 94.5,

188 - 208)

Power steering oil pump
belt

11 (0.43)

7.3 - 8

(0.29 - 0.30)

6.5 - 7.2

(0.26- 0.28)

196 (20, 44)

495 - 583

(50.5 - 59.5,

111 - 131)

603 - 691

(61.5 - 70.5,

135.6 - 155.4)

Applied pushing force

98N (10kg, 22lb)

—

Radiater cap relief pressure

kPa (kg/cm

, psi)

Standard

78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)

Limit

59 (0.6, 9)

Cooling system leakage testing pres-
sure

kPa (kg/cm

, psi)

157 (1.6, 23)

Compression pressure

kPa (kg/cm

, psi)/rpm

Standard

1,275 (13.0, 185)/300

Minimum

981 (10.0, 142)/300

Spark plug

Make

NGK

Standard type

PLFR5A-11

Hot type

PLFR4A-11

Cold type

PLFR6A-11

Gap (Nominal) mm (in)

1.1 (0.043)

2007

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FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen* )

ELS0003X

* : Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*)

ELS0003Y

* : Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Axle

2DW

AWD

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.08

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.33

)

Maximum

′

(0.41

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.75

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(1.75

)

′

(1.83

)

Nominal

′

(2.50

)

′

(2.58

)

Maximum

′

(3.25

)

′

(3.33

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.75

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(13.58

)

Nominal

′

(14.33

)

Maximum

′

(15.08

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

–0.5 mm (–0.02 in)

Nominal

0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Maximum

1.5 mm (0.06 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–0.02

)

Nominal

′

(0.02

)

Maximum

′

(0.05

)

Wheel turning angle
(Full turn)

Inside

MInimum

′

(34.5

)

Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Nominal

′

(38.0

)

Maximum

′

(39.0

)

Outside

Nominal

′

(31.5

)

Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.27

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.77

)

Maximum

–0

′

(–0.27

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

1.4 mm (0.055 in)

Nominal

3.2 mm (0.126 in)

Maximum

5.0 mm (0.197 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(0.05

)

Nominal

′

(0.12

)

Maximum

′

(0.18

)

2007

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BRAKE

ELS0003Z

* : Under a force of 490 N( 50 kg, 110 lb ) with engine running.

REFILL CAPACITIES

ELS00040

Front brake

Pad repair limit thickness

2.0mm (0.079 in)

Rotor wear limit

26.0 mm (1.024 in)

Rear brake

Pad repair limit thickness

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

Rotor wear limit

14.0 mm (0.551 in)

Brake pedal height

199.5 - 209.5 mm (7.85 - 8.25 in)

Depressed pedal height*

More than 120 mm (4.72 in)

UNIT

Liter

US measure

Fuel tank

21-5/8 gal

Coolant ( With reservoir tank at “MAX” level )

9.1

9-5/8 qt

Engine

Drain and refill

With oil filter change

4.0

4-1/4 qt

Without oil filter change

3.7

3-7/8 qt

Dry engine (Overhaul)

5.0

5-1/4 qt

Transmission

CVT

10.2

10-6/8 qt

Transfer

0.31

5/8 pt

Differential carrier

0.55

1-1/8 pt

Power steering system

1.0

1-1/8 qt

Air conditioning system

Compressor oil

0.15

5.03 fl oz

Refrigerant

0.525 kg

1.16 lb

2007

GI-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

A GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTENTS

SECTION

Revision: 2006 July

2007 Murano

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3

OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 4

Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top Cover

..... 4

General Precautions  ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 6
Precautions for Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline
Recommended) ........................................................ 6
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System  ............................................ 6
Precautions for Hoses  .............................................. 7

HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 7

Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 7

HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 7

Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 8

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 9

Description ............................................................... 9
Terms ....................................................................... 9
Units ......................................................................... 9
Contents ................................................................... 9
Components ........................................................... 10

SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10

How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ...........................11

DESCRIPTION .....................................................11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ................................................11
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 13

How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 15

CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................... 15
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - .......... 16
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 17

Abbreviations .......................................................... 23

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 24

How to Check Terminal ........................................... 24

CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL PIN KIT ............ 24
HOW TO PROBE CONNECTORS ...................... 24

How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 27

WORK FLOW  ...................................................... 27
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS  ........................ 27
CIRCUIT INSPECTION  ....................................... 30

Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 35

PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 35

CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 36

Description .............................................................. 36
Function and System Application  ........................... 36
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement  ............ 37
Checking Equipment  .............................................. 37
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 37
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit  .... 38

INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 38
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ............................................ 39

LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 40

Commercial Service Tools  ...................................... 40
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................... 40
2-Pole Lift  ............................................................... 41
Board-On Lift  .......................................................... 42

TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 43

Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 43

2WD MODELS .................................................... 43
AWD MODELS .................................................... 44

Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 44

FRONT ................................................................ 44

TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 45

Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 45

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