Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 739

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REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

9. Disconnect the brake hoses from the brake tubes on the rear suspension beam. Disconnect the brake

hoses and the brake tubes from the brackets. Refer to 

BR-30, "REAR : Removal and Installation"

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10. Remove the wheel hubs and bearings. Refer to 

RAX-7, "Removal and Installation - Disc brake"

 (if

equipped) or to 

RAX-6, "Removal and Installation - Drum brake"

 (if equipped).

11. 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"

.

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

12. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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13. Slowly lower the suitable jack. Remove the upper rubber seats, the coil springs, and the lower rubber

seats from the rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

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

14. Remove the rear suspension arm bracket bolts.
15. Slowly lower the suitable jack. Remove the rear suspension arm brackets and the rear suspension beam

from the vehicle.

16. Remove the rear suspension beam bolts and nuts.
17. Remove the rear suspension arm brackets from the rear suspension beam.
18. Inspect the components. Refer to 

RSU-14, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the rear suspension beam nuts.

• Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.

• Adjust the disc brake parking brake (if equipped). Refer to 

PB-11, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

• Adjust the drum brake parking brake (if equipped). Refer to 

PB-4, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

• Fill the hydraulic brake system. Refer to 

BR-17, "Drain and Refill"

.

• Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to 

BR-17, "Bleeding Brake System"

.

• Complete the inspection. Refer to 

RSU-14, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the rear suspension beam and the rear suspension beam brackets for deformation, cracks or damage.

Replace the parts if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
2. Check the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-54, "Work Procedure"

.

3. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Wheel Alignment (Unladen*

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*1: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions. 
*2: Since an adjustment mechanism is not included, the value of the left and right wheels (both wheels) must be used as the standard
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Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)

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UNITED STATES

Unit: mm (in)

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

CANADA

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

−2° 00′ (−2.00°)

Nominal

−1° 30′ (−1.50°)

Maximum

−1° 00′ (−1.00°)

Total toe-in

Distance (A - B)

Nominal

In 3.5 mm (In 0.138 in)

Angle (LH and RH)

*2

Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

Out 0

° 03′ (Out 0.05°)

Nominal

In 0

° 20′ (In 0.33°)

Maximum

In 0

° 43′ (In 0.71°)

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Transaxle

6M/T or CVT

CVT

Tire size

205/55R16 (Except FE)

205/55R16 (FE)

205/50R17

Front (Hf)

703 (27.68)

706 (27.80)

708 (27.87)

Rear (Hr)

703 (27.68)

706 (27.80)

707 (27.83)

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Transaxle

6M/T or CVT

CVT

Tire size

205/55R16

205/50R17

Front (Hf)

704 (27.72)

709 (27.91)

Rear (Hr)

704 (27.72)

708 (27.87)

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SEAT BELT

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

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Precaution for Seat Belt Service  ...............................

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Precaution for Work  ..................................................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tool  .................................................

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BASIC INSPECTION  ....................................

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COMPONENT INSPECTION ...............................

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Inspection ..................................................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................

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FRONT SEAT BELT  ..........................................

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Exploded View ..........................................................

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Removal and Installation  ..........................................

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REAR SEAT BELT ............................................

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Exploded View - Seat Belt Retractor  .......................

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Removal and Installation - Seat Belt Retractor ........

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Exploded View - Seat Belt Buckle  ...........................

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Removal and Installation - Seat Belt Buckle ............

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LATCH SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN ...................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD RESTRAINT  .....

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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