Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 1043

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-45, "Exploded View"

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2. Drain brake fluid. Refer to 

BR-493, "Draining"

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3. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-159, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

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4. Remove brake caliper assembly. Refer to 

BR-526, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Instal-

lation"

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5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

RAX-7, "Removal and Installation"

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6. Remove parking brake shoe assembly. Refer to 

PB-12, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Remove parking brake cable from back plate and rear suspension beam. Refer to 

PB-10, "Removal and

Installation"

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8. Separate brake hose and brake tube. Refer to 

BR-507, "REAR : Removal and Installation"

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9. Set suitable jack under rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the suspension beam with a jack.

• Check the stable condition when using a jack.

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Rear suspension beam

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

10. Remove shock absorber bolts (lower side) (1) using power tool.

Refer to 

RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"

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11. Remove coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

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12. Remove rear suspension beam bolts and nuts.
13. Slowly lower jack, remove rear suspension beam from vehicle.

CAUTION:

Operate while checking that jack supporting status is sta-

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14. Remove wheel hub assembly using power tool. Refer to 

RAX-7,

"Removal and Installation"

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15. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-14, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse rear suspension beam nut.

• Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen condi-

tions with tires on level ground.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-14, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check rear suspension beam for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace the part if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-159, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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2. Adjust parking brake. Refer to 

PB-6, "Adjustment"

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3. Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-7, "Inspection"

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Wheel Alignment

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Measure value under unladen

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 conditions.

*: Fluids and lubricants are full. Tire repair kit and mats are in designated positions. 

Wheelarch Height

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UNITED STATES

Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*:Fluids and lubricants are full. Tire repair kit and mats are in designated positions.

Tire size

205/55R16

215/50R17

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

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° 59′ (0.98°)

Nominal

1

° 29′ (1.48°)

Maximum

1

° 59′ (1.98°)

Toe-in

Distance (A - B)

Minimum

Out 1.5 mm (Out 0.059 in) Out 1.6 mm (Out 0.063 in)

Nominal

In 3.3 mm (In 0.130 in)

In 3.4 mm (In 0.134 in)

Maximum

In 8.1 mm (In 0.319 in)

In 8.4 mm (In 0.331 in)

Angle (LH and RH)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

Out 0

° 09′ (Out 0.15°)

Nominal

In 0

° 19′ (In 0.32°)

Maximum

In 0

° 47′ (In 0.78°)

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Tire size

205/55R16

215/50R17

Front (Hf)

706 mm (27.80 in)

714 mm (28.11 in)

Rear (Hr)

708 mm (27.87 in)

714 mm (28.11 in)

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CANADA

Measure value under unladen* conditions.
*:Fluids and lubricants are full. Tire repair kit and mats are in designated positions.

LEIA0085E

Tire size

205/55R16

215/50R17

Front (Hf)

706 mm (27.80 in)

714 mm (28.11 in)

Rear (Hr)

709 mm (27.91 in)

715 mm (28.15 in)