Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 738

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Shock Absorber

Check the following items and replace the parts if necessary.

• Check the shock absorber for oil leaks, deformation, cracks, and other damage.

• Check the piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.

Bound Bumper, Bushing

Check for cracks and damage. Replace the parts if necessary.

Washer, Bound Bumper Cover, Distance Tube

• Check for cracks and damage. Replace the parts if necessary.

Disposal

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1. Set the shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from the

top as shown 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 (

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• Drill directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.

• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

3. 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.

(A)

: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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COIL SPRING

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REMOVAL

1. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

• At this step, the jack must be set only for supporting the removal procedure. For details on jack-

ing up the vehicle, refer to 

GI-31, "Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift"

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• Do not damage the rear suspension beam with the jack.

2. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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3. Slowly lower the suitable jack. Remove the upper rubber seat, the coil spring, and the lower rubber seat

from the rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

Make sure the rear suspension beam is stable when using the jack.

4. Inspect the components. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Identify the upper side of the coil spring.

NOTE:

The top of the coil spring has a flat shape.

1.

Upper rubber seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Lower rubber seat

4.

Rear suspension beam

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COIL SPRING

• Align the lower end of the coil spring with the steps on the lower

rubber seat.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the upper rubber seat, the lower rubber seat, and the coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage.

Replace the parts if necessary.

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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

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Removal and Installation

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NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes, lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to 

WT-47, "Exploded View"

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2. Drain the brake fluid. Refer to 

CO-12, "Changing Engine Coolant"

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3. Disconnect the wheel sensor harness from the retainers. Remove the wheel sensors and position the

wheel sensor harness aside. Refer to 

BRC-107, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation"

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4. Remove the brake caliper torque member bolts leaving the brake hoses attached. Position the brake cali-

pers aside with wire (if equipped). Refer to 

BR-47, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installa-

tion"

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CAUTION:

Do not depress the brake pedal when the brake caliper is removed.

5. Put alignment marks (A) on the disc brake rotors and on the

wheel hubs and bearings. Remove the disc brake rotors (if

equipped).

CAUTION:

Do not drop the disc brake rotor.

6. Remove the rear drum brake assemblies (if equipped). Refer to 

BR-42, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Remove the disc brake parking brake shoe assemblies (if equipped). Refer to 

PB-9, "Removal and Instal-

lation - Disc Brake"

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8. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the back plates, the rear suspension beam, and the body. Refer

to 

PB-7, "Removal and Installation"

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Rear suspension beam

2.

Rear suspension arm bracket

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