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

●

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

●

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

●

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

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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

ST3127S000
(J-25765-A)
Preload gauge

Measuring rotating torque of ball joint

ZZA0806D

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

RSU-4

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.

: Applicable

Reference page

RSU-

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RSU-

RSU-1

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RFD s

tio

NVH i

RAX a

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NVH i

tio

NVH i

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NVH i

RAX s

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NVH i

BR s

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PS se

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PROPELLER SHAFT

ERENTI

REAR A

AND REAR

SUSPENSION

TIR

ROAD

EEL

DRI

VE SHAFT

BRAKES

STEERING

Symptom

REAR SUSPENSION

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or
handling

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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On-Vehicle Inspection

NES0008P

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

INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY

●

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

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.

SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

●

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

Wheel Alignment Inspection

NES0008Q

DESCRIPTION

●

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

PRELIMINARY CHECK

●

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

●

Check road wheels for runout.

●

Check wheel bearing axial end play.

●

Check suspension arm ball joint axial end play.

●

Check shock absorber operation.

●

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

●

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

●

Check vehicle 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
Schedule.

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

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THE 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). Do NOT 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). DO NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.

–

Use the “Jacking Compensation Method”. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

–

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

CAMBER INSPECTION

●

Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable
alignment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following
procedures.

If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt on front
lower link.

NOTE:
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.

TOE-IN

If toe-in is not within the specification, adjust with adjusting bolt in
rear lower link.

CAUTION:

Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting bolt.
If toe-in is not still within the specification, inspect and replace any
damaged or worn rear suspension parts.

Camber

: Refer to

RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA

AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)"

SRA096A

SEIA0318E

SEIA0319E

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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Components

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PEIA0050E

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

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

BR-

34, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly"

. Then remove disc rotor.

CAUTION:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

Remove wheel sensor from axle. Refer to

BRC-97, "WHEEL SENSORS"

Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to

EX-3, "Removal and Installation"

Remove propeller shaft (AWD models).

Remove harness from rear final drive, suspension member and suspension arm.

Separate the attachment between parking brake cable and vehicle. Refer to

PB-4, "PARKING BRAKE

CONTROL"

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

Remove fixing nuts in upper side of mounting seal bracket.

10. Set jack under rear final drive (AWD models) or suspension member (2WD models).

11. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of member stay, then remove member stay from vehicle and suspension

member.

12. Remove fixing nuts in rear side of suspension member, then remove rebound stopper.

13. Slowly lower jack, remove rear suspension assembly.

INSTALLATION

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

Refer to components and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

●

Perform final tightening of installation position of links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)"

●

After installation, check parking brake operation. Refer to

PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM"

●

After installation, check condition of wheel sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-40, "WHEEL SENSORS"

Outer washer

Bushing A

Distance tube

Mounting seal bracket

Bushing B

Bound bumper cover

Bound bumper

Shock absorber

Upper seat

10. Coil spring

11. Rubber seat

12. Rear lower link

13. Rear axle assembly

14. Front lower link

15. Radius rod

16. Suspension arm

17.

Stabilizer connecting rod mount
bracket

18. Rebound stopper

19. Shock absorber assembly

20. Rear suspension member

21. Member stay

22. Stabilizer bar

23. Stabilizer connecting rod

24. Stabilizer bushing

25. Stabilizer clamp

26. Cotter pin

27. Front lower link protector

28. Washer

29. Stopper rubber

Refer to

GI-10, "Components"

, for the symbols in the figure.

SHOCK ABSORBER

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly with power tool.

Remove mounting seal bracket fixing nuts of shock absorber
upper side with power tool and remove shock absorber assem-
bly from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

●

Check shock absorber 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.

●

Check seal of mount seal bracket. If any crack, deformation or deterioration is found, replace the mount
seal bracket as assembly.

INSTALLATION

●

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

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

●

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

RSU-18, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)"

Disassembly and Assembly

NES0008U

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.

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

CAUTION:

Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in vise.

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

Remove outer washer, bushing A, distance tube, mounting seal
bracket, bushing B and bound bumper cover from shock
absorber.

Remove bound bumper from bound bumper cover.

FA-0274D

SEIA0218J

RSU-10

SHOCK ABSORBER

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound Bumper and Bushing

●

Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

ASSEMBLY

●

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

●

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

●

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

SUSPENSION ARM

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Removal and Installation

NES0008V

REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Remove coil spring. Refer to

RSU-15, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING"

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from axle and suspension arm. Refer to

BRC-40, "WHEEL

SENSORS"

Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm.

Set jack under front lower link.

Remove fuel filler tube fixing bolt (left side only). Refer to

FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FIL-

TER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY"

Remove fixing nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member.

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

Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to ball joint threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suitable tool) from com-
ing off, temporarily tighten lock nuts.

10. Remove suspension arm from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

●

Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, or other damage. If any non-standard condi-
tion is found, replace it.

●

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

●

Hook spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
balance measurement 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. Make sure sliding torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge (SST).

●

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

Swing torque:

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

Measured value of spring balance:

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

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SUSPENSION ARM

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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

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

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

●

Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Alignment

(Unladen*)"

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

RADIUS ROD

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Removal and Installation

NES0008W

REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Remove coil spring. Refer to

RSU-15, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING"

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from axle and suspension arm. Refer to

BRC-40, "WHEEL

SENSORS"

Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.

Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link with power tool.

Loosen fixing bolt and nut of front lower link in side of suspension member.

Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod.

Remove fixing bolt in rear suspension member side of radius rod with power tool, then remove radius rod
from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

●

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

INSTALLATION

●

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

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

●

Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment

Inspection"

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FRONT LOWER LINK

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FRONT LOWER LINK

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Removal and Installation

NES0008X

REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Remove coil spring. Refer to

RSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from axle and suspension arm. Refer to

BRC-40, "WHEEL

SENSORS"

Remove fixing bolt between front lower link and shock absorber.

Remove stabilizer bushing and clamp from suspension member.

Remove fixing nut and bolt between front lower link and rear suspension member with power tool.

Remove fixing nut and bolt between front lower link and axle.

Remove front lower link from vehicle.

Remove front lower link protector.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

●

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

INSTALLATION

●

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

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

●

Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Align-

ment (Unladen*)"

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

RSU-15

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

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Removal and Installation

NES0008Y

REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Set jack under rear lower link.

Loosen fixing bolt and nut between rear lower link and suspension member, and then remove fixing bolt
and nut between rear axle and rear lower link with power tool.

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

Remove fixing bolt and nut between rear suspension member and rear lower link with power tool.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

●

Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace rear lower
link and coil spring if necessary.

INSTALLATION

●

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

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

●

Make sure upper seat is attached as shown in the figure.

NOTE:
Insert bracket tabs (3) and the inside protrusion on upper seat
into each other beforehand as shown in the figure.

●

Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and
attach.

NOTE:
Make sure spring is not upside down. The top and bottom are
indicated by paint color.

●

Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Align-

ment (Unladen*)"

SEIA0229E

RSU-16

STABILIZER BAR

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STABILIZER BAR

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Removal and Installation

NES0008Z

REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

Remove lower side fixing nut on stabilizer connecting rod and remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabi-
lizer bar.

Remove fixing nut on stabilizer clamp and remove stabilizer from vehicle with power tool.

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.

INSTALLATION

●

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

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

CAUTION:

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

●

When the bushing and clamp are installed to stabilizer bar, position the bushing and clamp inside of the
side slip prevention clamp.

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