Nissan Quest E52. Manual - part 1036

FRONT LOWER LINK

RSU-15

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool. Refer to 

WT-46, "Exploded View"

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2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

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3.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Separate shock absorber from front lower link. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove eccentric disc, adjusting bolt, mounting bolt, and nut, then remove front lower link.

6.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install adjusting bolt so that the graduation marks on adjusting bolt are positioned downward.
• Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

• Never reuse front lower link mounting nut.
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

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Rear suspension member

2.

Radius rod

3.

Adjusting bolt

4.

Front lower link

5.

Eccentric disk

6.

Rear lower link

7.

Rubber seat

8.

Coil spring

9.

Upper seat

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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RSU-16

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FRONT LOWER LINK

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-49, "Work Procedure"

 (with VDC).

SUSPENSION ARM

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool. 

WT-46, "Exploded View"

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2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

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3.

Separate suspension arm from front lower link. Refer to 

RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Remove mounting bolt, and nut, then remove stopper rubber and suspension arm.

5.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-17, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install stopper rubber to rear suspension member together with suspension arm.
• Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

• Never reuse suspension arm mounting nut.
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-17, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

Suspension Arm

• Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Swing Torque

1.

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

2.

Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

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Rear suspension member

2.

Stopper rubber

3.

Suspension arm

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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SUSPENSION ARM

3.

Hook spring balance (A) at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

• If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace suspension arm

assembly.

Axial End Play

1.

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

2.

Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

3.

Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.

• If axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-49, "Work Procedure"

 (with VDC).

Swing torque

: Refer to 

RSU-21, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

: Refer to 

RSU-21, "Ball Joint"

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