Nissan Quest E52. Manual - part 1037

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool. Refer to 

WT-46, "Exploded View"

.

2.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to 

BR-47, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

3.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

.

4.

Remove center muffler. Refer to 

EX-6, "Removal and Installation"

.

5.

Separate the parking brake cable from rear suspension member. Refer to 

PB-6, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

.

6.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"

.

7.

Separate shock absorber from front lower link. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Removal and Installation"

.

8.

Set jack under rear suspension member.

CAUTION:

• At this step, the jack must be set only for supporting the removal procedure. For details on jack-

ing up the vehicle, refer to 

GI-29, "Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift"

.

• Never damage the rear suspension member with a jack.
• Check the stable condition when using a jack.

9.

Remove rear suspension member stay.

10. Remove rear suspension member mounting nuts and rebound stopper.
11. Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, front lower link, radius rod, suspension arm, and

axle housing from vehicle as a unit.

CAUTION:

Operate while checking that jack supporting status is stable.

12. Remove the following parts from rear suspension member.

• Axle housing: Refer to 

RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"

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• Suspension arm: Refer to 

RSU-17, "Removal and Installation"

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1.

Rear suspension member stay

2.

Rear suspension member

3.

Rebound stopper

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

• Radius rod: Refer to 

RSU-13, "Removal and Installation"

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• Front lower link: Refer to 

RSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

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13. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-20, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-20, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, or any other damage. Replace it if necessary.

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.

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to 

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

3.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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4.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-49, "Work Procedure"

 (with VDC).

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Wheel Alignment

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FOR USA MODELS

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. 

FOR CANADA MODELS

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions. 

Ball Joint

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Wheelarch Height

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FOR USA MODELS

Item

Standard

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

°

 06

′

 (–1.10

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

 36

′

 (–0.60

°

)

Maximum

–0

°

 06

′

 (–0.10

°

)

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

In 1.2 mm (0.047 in)

Nominal

In 2.8 mm (0.110 in)

Maximum

In 4.4 mm (0.173 in)

Total toe-angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

°

 06

′

 (In 0.1

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

 14

′

 (In 0.23

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

 22

′

 (In 0.37

°

)

Item

Standard

Wheel size

16 inch 

18 inch

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

°

 05

′

 (–1.08

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

 35

′

 (–0.58

°

)

Maximum

–0

°

 05

′

 (–0.09

°

)

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

In 0.8 mm (0.031 in)

In 0.9 mm (0.035 in)

Nominal

In 2.4 mm (0.094 in)

In 2.5 mm (0.098 in)

Maximum

In 4.0 mm (0.157 in)

In 4.1 mm (0.161 in)

Total toe-angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

°

 04

′

 (In 0.07

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

 12

′

 (In 0.2

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

 20

′

 (In 0.33

°

)

Item

Standard

Swing torque

0.5 – 3.4 N·m (0.06 – 0.34 kg-m, 5 – 30 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

8.1 – 54.8 N (0.83 – 5.6 kg, 1.82 – 12.32 lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

FOR CANADA MODELS

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Item

Standard

Grade

3.5S

3.5SV

3.5SL

3.5LE

Front (Hf)

760 mm (29.92 in)

769 mm (30.28 in)

770 mm (30.31 in)

Rear (Hr)

751 mm (29.57 in)

760 mm (29.92 in)

759 mm (29.88 in)

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Item

Standard

Grade

3.5S

3.5SV

3.5SL

3.5LE

Front (Hf)

760 mm (29.92 in)

770 mm (30.31 in)

Rear (Hr)

752 mm (29.61 in)

751 mm (29.57 in)

760 mm (29.92 in)

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