Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 1003

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SUSPENSION ARM

SUSPENSION ARM

Removal and Installation

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Removal

1. Remove the rear suspension member. Refer to 

RSU-16, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the connecting rod mount bracket nut and bolt from the rear suspension arm using power tools.

Remove the connecting rod mount bracket.

3. Remove each rear suspension arm bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tools.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse the rear suspension arm nuts at the rear suspension member.

• Do not reuse the upper ball joint cotter pin.

Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Exploded View

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1.

Rear shock absorber cap

2.

Strut mount insulator

3.

Shock absorber mount seal

4.

Rear suspension bound bumper

5.

Rear shock absorber

6.

Rear suspension arm

7.

Connecting rod mount bracket

8.

Rear stabilizer connecting rod

9.

Rear spring upper rubber seat

10. Rear suspension spring

11. Rear spring lower rubber seat

12. Rear axle housing

13. Bushing

14. Upper ball joint cotter pin

15. Rear lower link

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

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Removal

CAUTION:

Before removing the rear suspension member, remove each rear wheel sensor from each rear axle

housing. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inopera-

tive.
1. Remove the center exhaust tube with muffler(s). Refer to 

EX-5, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove each brake caliper using power tools and reposition each brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to

BR-36, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Rotor"

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

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

• Do not pull or twist the brake hydraulic hoses.

3. Remove each brake rotor. 
4. Disconnect each parking brake cable from each rear axle housing. Refer to 

PB-6, "Exploded View"

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5. Remove each rear wheel sensor. Refer to 

BRC-103, "Removal and Installation - Rear Wheel Sensor"

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6. Remove each lower shock absorber nut and bolt using power tools.
7. Remove each rear lower link. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"

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

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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9. Remove each radius rod. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Removal and Installation"

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10. Remove each front lower link. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Removal and Installation"

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11. Remove each rear axle housing using Tool. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• Do not damage ball joint when removing.

• While using Tool, temporarily tighten the nut so as not to damage screw threads.

12. Remove the rear stabilizer. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Removal and Installation"

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13. Disconnect the member harness.
14. Support rear suspension member using a suitable jack.
15. Remove the rear suspension member nuts and the rear suspension member stay bolts using power tools.
16. Lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member.
17. If necessary, remove each rear suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-14, "Removal and Installation"

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Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse the front lower link nuts.

• Do not reuse the radius rod nuts at the rear axle housing.

• Do not reuse the upper ball joint cotter pin.

• Do not reuse the rear lower link nuts at the rear suspension member.

• Check wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Install member stays in correct position.

NOTE:

Member stays are directional.

16. Arm bushing stopper

17. Front lower link

18. Radius rod

19. Rear suspension member stay 

(Front LH)

20. Rear suspension member stay 

(Front RH)

21. Rear stabilizer clamp

22. Rear stabilizer bushing

23. Rear stabilizer

24. Rear suspension mount insulator

25. Rear suspension member

26. Rear suspension member stay (Rear 

LH)

27. Ball seat

Front

Tool number

: HT72520000 (J-25730-B)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

General Specification (Rear)

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Wheel Alignment (Unladen*

1

)

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*1: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in designated positions.
*2: 18" tire.
*3: 19" tire.

Suspension type

Multi-link independent suspension

Shock absorber type

Double-acting hydraulic

Market

United 

States*2

United 

States*3

Canada*2

Canada*3

Mexico

Camber
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)

Minimum

−0° 55′ 

(

−0.92°)

-1

° 02′ 

(-1.03

°)

−0° 52′ 

(

−0.87°)

−1° 02′ 

(

−1.03°)

−0° 10′ 

(

−0.17°)

Nominal

−0° 25′ 

(

−0.42°)

-0

° 32′ 

(-0.53

°)

−0° 22′ 

(

−0.37°)

−0° 32′ 

(

−0.53°)

0

° 20′ 

(0.33

°)

Maximum

0

° 05′ 

(0.08

°)

-0

° 02′ 

(-0.03

°)

0

° 08′ 

(0.13

°)

-0

° 02′ 

(-0.03

°)

0

° 50′ 

(0.83

°)

Total toe-in 

Distance (A - B)

Minimum

Out 1.4 mm

(Out 0.05 in)

Out 1.1 mm

(Out 0.04 in)

Out 1.4 mm

(Out 0.05 in)

Out 1.1 mm

(Out 0.04 in)

Out 1.4 mm

(Out 0.05 in)

Nominal

In 1.6 mm

(In 0.06 in)

In 1.9 mm

(In 0.07 in)

In 1.6 mm

(In 0.06 in)

In 1.9 mm

(In 0.07 in)

In 1.6 mm

(In 0.06 in)

Maximum

In 4.6 mm

(In 0.18 In)

In 4.9 mm

(In 0.19 in)

In 4.6 mm

(In 0.18 In)

In 4.9 mm

(In 0.19 in)

In 4.6 mm

(In 0.18 In)

Angle (LH and RH)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)

Minimum

Out 0

° 3′ 36″ 

(Out 0.06

°)

Out 0

° 2′ 24″ 

(Out 0.04

°)

Out 0

° 3′ 36″ 

(Out 0.06

°)

Out 0

° 2′ 24″ 

(Out 0.04

°)

Out 0

° 3′ 36″ 

(Out 0.06

°)

Nominal

In 0

° 8′ 24″ 

(In 0.14

°)

In 0

° 9′ 36″ 

(In 0.16

°)

In 0

° 8′ 24″ 

(In 0.14

°)

In 0

° 9′ 36″ 

(In 0.16

°)

In 0

° 8′ 24″ 

(In 0.14

°)

Maximum

In 0

° 20′ 24″ 

(In 0.34

°)

In 0

° 21′ 36″ 

(In 0.36

°)

In 0

° 20′ 24″ 

(In 0.34

°)

In 0

° 21′ 36″ 

(In 0.36

°)

In 0

° 20′ 24″ 

(In 0.34

°)

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