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Nissan Cube. Manual - part 783

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,
damage) are normal.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

Check for oil leakage, damage, and replace if necessary.

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

• Camber, toe-in inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• If camber, toe-in inclination angle is outside the standard, check front suspension parts for wear and dam-

age. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is detected.

• Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.

NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY CHECK

Check the following:
• Tires for improper air pressure and wear. Refer to

WT-54, "Tire Air Pressure"

• Road wheels for runout.
• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to

RAX-5, "Inspection"

• Shock absorber operation.
• Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
• Each of rear suspension beam and shock absorber for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
• Vehicle height (posture).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is

centered.

- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
• Check the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-

ule.

ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
• When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or

minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.

- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-

rect.

- This may result in an ERROR.
• 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 Compensa-
tion” 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're using for more information.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool. Refer to

WT-46, "Exploded View"

Set suitable jack under rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

Check the stable condition when using a jack.

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) with power
tool.

Remove luggage lid from luggage side finisher. Refer to

INT-24,

"Exploded View"

Remove shock absorber mounting nut (upper side), and then
remove washer and bushing.

Remove shock absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Piston rod lock nut

Washer

Bushing

Distance tube

Bound bumper cover

Bound bumper

Shock absorber

Rear suspension beam

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0161GB

JPEIB0176ZZ

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

• Install projection surely into the hole on the vehicle side as shown

in the figure, when installing bushing.

• Hold a head of shock absorber piston rod nut to have it rotate, then

tighten piston rod lock nut with a standard tightening torque value.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Shock Absorber

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.

Bound Bumper, Bushing

Check for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

Washer, Bound Bumper Cover, Distance Tube

• Check for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-9, "Special Repair Requirement"

Disposal

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Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.

Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position (

) from top

as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

JPEIB0171ZZ

: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

JPEIA0161ZZ

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