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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

• Check the rear lower link and the rear suspension spring for any deformation, cracks, or other damage.

Replace if necessary.

REAR STABILIZER

• Check the rear stabilizer and the rear stabilizer clamps for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if

necessary.

• Check the rear stabilizer bushings for deterioration or cracks. Replace if necessary.

Inspection and Adjustment

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Before checking the rear wheel alignment, make a preliminary inspection.

• Measure the wheel alignment under unladen conditions.

NOTE:

Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. That the spare tire, jack, hand

tools, and mats are in their designated positions.

PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

• Check the tires for wear and for improper inflation.

• Check the wheels for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Remove the wheel and check the wheel

runout. Refer to 

WT-58, "Inspection"

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• Check the rear wheel bearings for looseness. 

• Check the rear suspension for looseness.

• Check that the rear shock absorbers work properly.

• Check the wheelarch height in the unladen condition. Refer to 

FSU-19, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)"

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.

• This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.

• The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel

is centered.

• The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.

• The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.

2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.

• Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.

• Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-

bration Schedule.

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to 

FSU-19,

"Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)"

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1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or

minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.

• The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators

may not be correct.

• This may result in an ERROR.

2. Most camera-type alignment machines are equipped with both "Rolling Compensation" method and

optional "Jacking Compensation" method to "compensate" the alignment targets or head units. "Rolling

Compensation" is the preferred method.

• If using the "Rolling Compensation" method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, push or

pull on the rear wheel to move the vehicle. Do not push or pull on the vehicle body.

• If using the "Jacking Compensation" method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, raise

the vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

NOTE:

Do not use the "Rolling Compensation" method if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.

• Follow all instructions for the alignment machine you are using for more information.

CAMBER

• Measure the camber of both the right and left wheels using a suitable alignment gauge and adjust using the

following procedure.

Camber

: Refer to 

RSU-17, "Wheel Alignment (Unlad-

en*1)"

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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• If the camber is not within specification, adjust the camber by turning the adjusting bolts in the same direc-

tion.

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 of the rear wheels. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear

suspension parts before adjusting.

• Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt on rear lower link.

NOTE:

Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [one side] with each gradua-

tion of the adjusting bolt.

• After adjusting, tighten the adjusting bolt nut to the specified

torque.

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Adjusting bolt nuts : Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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Total toe-in : Refer to 

RSU-17, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)"

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Adjusting bolt nut : Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded 

View"

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Removal and Installation

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Removal

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

WT-60, "Adjustment"

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2. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut at the rear sus-

pension member.

3. Support the rear lower link with a suitable jack.
4. Support the rear axle housing with a suitable jack.
5. Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the rear axle hous-

ing using power tool.

6. Slowly lower the jack supporting the rear lower link and the rear

suspension spring to lower them.

7. Remove the rear spring upper rubber seat, the rear suspension

spring, and the rear spring lower rubber seat from the rear lower

link.

8. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool.
9. Remove the rear lower link.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the rear lower link adjusting nut.

• Check that the projecting part inside the rear spring upper rubber

seat is attached to the bracket flange as shown.

• Check that the projection part outside the rear spring upper rubber

seat is directed toward the front of the vehicle.

• Position the hollow of the rear spring lower rubber seat with the

groove part of the rear lower link.

• Install the rear suspension spring so that the side with the two paint

markers is directed toward the lower side.

• Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. Refer to 

RSU-6,

"Inspection and Adjustment"

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SHOCK ABSORBER

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SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-60, "Adjustment"

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2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the rear suspension spring tension.
3. Remove the rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt with a power tool.
4. Gradually lower the jack to disconnect the rear shock absorber from the rear axle housing.
5. Remove the rear shock absorber upper nuts (

) with a power

tool, and then remove the rear shock absorber from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check the rear shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.

• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

• Installation is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the rear shock absorber upper nuts.

• Perform the final tightening of the rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt under unladen condition with tires

on level ground. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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• Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment. Refer to 

BRC-6,

"ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Make sure the piston rod is not damaged when removing components from the rear shock absorber.
1. Remove the rear shock absorber cap from the strut mount insulator. 
2. Wrap a shop cloth around the lower flanges of the rear shock absorber and secure the lower flanges in a

vise.

CAUTION:

Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in a vise.

3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and

remove piston rod lock nut.

4. Remove the strut mount insulator, the shock absorber mount

seal, and the rear suspension bound bumper from the rear

shock absorber.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

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