Nissan Teana J32. Manual - part 961

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 3.0 turns (2 places) and 4.0 turns (1 place) or 4.0
turns (2 places) and 5.0 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 lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

.

2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to 

BRC-66, "ADJUSTMENT OF

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

.

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RSU-10

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

(without VDC), 

BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with VDC).

3.

Separate stabilizer connecting rod (lower side). Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Set suitable jack under axle housing to relieve the coil spring tension.

5.

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side).

6.

Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear axle.

7.

Remove shock absorber 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.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

1.

Shock absorber

2.

Bound bumper

3.

Shock absorber mounting bracket

4.

Mounting seal

5.

Cap

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0123GB

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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Check the following items, and replace the if necessary.
• Shock absorber 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 INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

 (without VDC), 

BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with VDC).

RSU-12

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RADIUS ROD

RADIUS ROD

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

(without VDC), 

BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with VDC).

3.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side). Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove front lower link mounting bolt and nut (axle housing side). Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Loosen front lower link mounting bolt and nut (suspension member side). Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded

View"

.

7.

Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side).

8.

Remove radius rod mounting bolt (rear suspension member side), and 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

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-58, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

 (without VDC), 

BRC-152, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with VDC).

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

.

1.

Upper seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Rubber seat

4.

Rear lower link

5.

Rear suspension member

6.

Radius rod

7.

Front lower link

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0108GB