Nissan Murano Z51 (2011 year). Manual

RSU-8

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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

JPEIB0082ZZ

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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"

JPEIB0013ZZ

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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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.

JPEIB0135GB

JPEIB0060ZZ

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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 with the piston rod fully extended.

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

) from top

as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

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

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

: 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-120, "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-120, "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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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-120, "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-120, "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

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REAR STABILIZER

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

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, for any deformation, crack
or damage. Replace if necessary.

Suspension arm

Stabilizer connecting rod

Stabilizer bar

Stabilizer bushing

Stabilizer clamp

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0268GB

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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-120, "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.

JPEIB0141GB

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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.

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.

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-120, "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"

Swing torque

: Refer to

RSU-20, "Ball Joint"

JPEIA0005ZZ

Axial end play

: Refer to

RSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

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

BR-41, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while caliper assembly is removed.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove center muffler. Refer to

EX-5, "Exploded View"

Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Remove drive shaft (AWD models). Refer to

RAX-15, "Exploded View"

Remove propeller shaft (AWD models). Refer to

DLN-82, "Exploded View"

Remove harness from rear final drive and rear suspension member (AWD models).

Remove rear final drive (AWD models). Refer to

DLN-100, "Exploded View"

10. Separate the attachment between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to

PB-6, "Exploded View"

11. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

12. Remove shock absorber (lower side). Refer to

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

13. Set suitable jack under rear suspension member.

14. Remove member stay.

15. Remove rear suspension member and rebound stopper.
16. Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link and

axle from vehicle as a unit.

17. Remove suspension arm. Refer to

RSU-16, "Exploded View"

18. Remove radius rod. Refer to

RSU-12, "Exploded View"

Rebound stopper

Rear suspension member

Member stay

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0148GB

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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19. Remove front lower link. Refer to

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing

rear suspension assembly.

• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

• Never reuse cotter pin.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke).

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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FOR USA AND MEXICO MODELS

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

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

FOR CANADA MODELS

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

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

Ball Joint

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Wheelarch Height

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FOR USA MODELS

Item

Standard

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.21

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.72

)

Maximum

–0

′

(–0.21

)

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

In 0.9 mm (0.035 in)

Nominal

In 2.7 mm (0.106 in)

Maximum

In 4.5 mm (0.177 in)

Toe angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

′

(0.04

)

Nominal

In 0

′

(0.10

)

Maximum

In 0

′

(0.16

)

Item

Standard

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.18

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.68

)

Maximum

–0

′

(–0.18

)

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

In 0.9 mm (0.035 in)

Nominal

In 2.7 mm (0.106 in)

Maximum

In 4.5 mm (0.177 in)

Toe angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

′

(0.04

)

Nominal

In 0

′

(0.10

)

Maximum

In 0

′

(0.16

)

Item

Standard

Swing torque

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

Measurement on spring balance (cotter pinhole position)

8.1 – 54.8 N (0.83 – 5.6 kg, 1.82 – 12.32 lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

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

FOR CANADA MODELS

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

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

FOR MEXICO MODELS

Item

Standard

Axle

2WD

AWD

Tire size

235/65R18

235/55R20

235/65R18

235/55R20

Grade

Front (Hr)

846 mm (33.31 in)

845 mm (33.27 in)

846 mm (33.31 in)

845 mm (33.27 in)

Rear (Hr)

859 mm (33.82 in)

858 mm (33.78 in)

857 mm (33.74 in)

SFA746B

Item

Standard

Tire size

235/65R18

235/55R20

Grade

Front (Hr)

845 mm (33.27 in)

846 mm (33.31 in)

Rear (Hr)

858 mm (33.78 in)

857 mm (33.74 in)

SFA746B

Item

Standard

Axle

2WD

AWD

Tire size

235/65R18

Grade

Front (Hr)

846 mm (33.31 in)

845 mm (33.27 in)

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