Nissan Murano Z51. Manual - part 1198

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM

REAR SUSPENSION ARM

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NOTE:
Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member for AWD models. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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NOTE:
Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member for AWD models. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-111, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

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3.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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4.

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

5.

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.

6.

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.

1.

Suspension arm

2.

Stopper rubber

3.

Rear suspension member

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0141GB

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

1.

Before measurment, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

2.

Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

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If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension
arm assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

1.

Before measurment, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

2.

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

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If axial end play exceeds the standard range, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-111, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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3.

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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Swing torque

: Refer to 

RSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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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

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

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

BR-42, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while caliper assembly is removed.

3.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-111, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

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4.

Remove center muffler. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove drive shaft (AWD models). Refer to 

RAX-15, "Exploded View"

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7.

Remove propeller shaft (AWD models). Refer to 

DLN-83, "Exploded View"

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8.

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

9.

Remove rear final drive (AWD models). Refer to 

DLN-101, "Exploded View"

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

PB-6, "Exploded View"

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

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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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"

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18. Remove radius rod. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Exploded View"

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1.

Rebound stopper

2.

Rear suspension member

3.

Member stay

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0148GB

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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19. Remove front lower link. Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

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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-111, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

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• 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

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-111, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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2.

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). 

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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3.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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4.

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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