Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 969

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

• If the camber is not within specification, adjust the camber by turn-

ing the adjusting bolts in the same direction.

1. Turn the adjusting bolts in the same direction to calibrate.

NOTE:

Camber changes about 5

° with each graduation of the adjusting

bolt.

2. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.

TOE-IN 

Measure the toe-in using the following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or

worn rear suspension parts before adjusting.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.

• Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before pushing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at

the same height of hub center. This mark is a measuring point.

Camber

: Refer to 

RSU-17, "Rear Wheel Alignment 

(Unladen*)"

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LEIA0009E

Adjusting bolt nuts

: Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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SFA614B

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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4. Measure distance (A) from rear side.
5. Push the vehicle slowly ahead to rotate the wheels 180

°

degrees (1/2 a turn).

• If the wheels have rotated more than 180

° degrees (1/2 a

turn), try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never

push vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance (B) from front side.

7. Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolts.

NOTE:

Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [One side] with each grad-

uation of the adjusting bolt. 

8. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.

Total toe-in : Refer to 

RSU-17, "Rear Wheel Align-

ment (Unladen*)"

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SFA234AC

LEIA0008E

LEIA0009E

Adjusting bolt nuts

: Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Exploded View

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Cap

2.

Washer

3.

Bushing

4.

Distance tube

5.

Shock absorber mount bracket

6.

Bound bumper cover

7.

Bound bumper

8.

Shock absorber

9.

Suspension arm

10. Connecting rod mount bracket

11. Connecting rod

12. Upper rubber seat

13. Coil spring

14. Lower rubber seat

15. Knuckle

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Removal and Installation

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Removal

CAUTION:

Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly.

Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
1. Remove the center exhaust tube with muffler. Refer to 

EX-6, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove brake caliper assembly and reposition aside, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using

power tools. Refer to 

BR-34, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

.

• Leave the brake hydraulic hose connected to the brake caliper.

• Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.

• Do not pull or twist the brake hydraulic hose.

3. Remove  brake rotor. Refer to 

BR-34, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

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4. Disconnect  parking brake wire from knuckle. Refer to 

PB-5, "Exploded View"

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5. Remove  rear wheel sensors. Refer to 

BRC-202, "Removal and Installation"

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6. Remove  lower shock absorber nuts using power tools.
7. Remove  lower control arm link adjusting bolt and arm. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Removal and Installation"

.

8. Remove upper ball joint nut and cotter pin. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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9. Disconnect radius rod member side. Refer to 

RSU-14, "Removal and Installation"

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10. Disconnect lower link adjusting bolt. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Removal and Installation"

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11. Remove knuckle. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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12. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

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13. Disconnect lower link adjusting bolt. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Removal and Installation"

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14. Disconnect member harness.
15. Remove the suspension member nuts and member stay bolts using power tools.
16. Use the jack to support and lower the rear suspension assembly for removal.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to 

RSU-17, "Rear Wheel Alignment

(Unladen*)"

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16. Rear lower link

17. Front lower link

18. Radius rod

19. Front member stay (LH)

20. Front member stay (RH)

21. Stabilizer bar clamp (LH)

22. Bushing (LH)

23. Stabilizer bar

24. Stabilizer bar clamp (RH)

25. Bushing (RH)

26. Member stopper

27. Rear suspension member

28. Rear member stay

29. Ball seat

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