Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 970
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
Removal and Installation
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Removal
1. Loosen the rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension member side.
2. Support the rear lower link by placing a suitable jack under the knuckle.
3. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the sus-
pension member side using power tool.
• Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for
installation.
4. Slowly lower the jack to lower the rear lower link and coil spring.
5. Remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring, and lower rubber
seat from the rear lower link.
6. Remove rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension mem-
ber side using power tool.
7. Remove the rear lower link.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for installation.
• Check that the projecting part inside the upper rubber seat and the
bracket flange are attached as shown.
• Check that the projection part outside the upper rubber seat is
directed toward the front of the vehicle.
• Position the hollow of the lower rubber seat with the groove part of
the rear lower link.
• Install the coil spring so that the side with the two paint markers is
directed toward the lower side.
• Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to
RSU-17, "Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)"
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