Nissan Murano Z50 (2003 year). Manual — part 259

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h.

Remove dummy cover set, and remove differential case assembly.

i.

Remove pinion nut, pinion front bearing inner race, and remove
drive pinion gear.

5.

Install the drive pinion gear with a collapsible spacer to the gear
carrier.

6.

Using a drift and press stand, press the pinion front bearing
inner race to the drive pinion as far as a pinion nut can be tight-
ened.

7.

Apply anti-corrosive oil to the thread and seat of the pinion nut,
and temporarily tighten the pinion nut to the drive pinion.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the pinion nut.

8.

Fit a drive pinion socket onto the drive pinion gear spline. Using
a pinion nut wrench, adjust the pinion nut tightening torque and
pinion bearing preload torque.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the pinion nut.

Adjust the lower limit of the pinion nut tightening torque
first.

If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
the collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Never
loosen the pinion nut to adjust the preload torque.

After adjustment, rotate the drive pinion gear back and forth
2 to 3 times to check for abnormal noise, rotation malfunc-
tion, and other malfunctions.

SDIA0576E

Tool number

A: KV40100610 (J26089)

B: ST38220000 ( – )

C: ST23860000 ( – )

PDIA0057E

Tool number

A: KV38108400 ( – )

B: KV38108500 ( – )

C: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)

Pinion nut tightening torque:

: 181 - 361 N·m (19 - 36 kg-m, 134 - 266 ft-lb)

Pinion bearing preload:

: 0.69 - 1.17 N·m (0.07 - 0.11 kg-m, 7 - 10 in-lb)

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Install center oil seal refer to illustration.

10. Install the differential case assembly. Refer to

RFD-25, "Installa-

tion of Differential Assembly"

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CAUTION:

Do not install the rear cover.

11. Install a dummy cover set, and check backlash, ring gear back

runout, and tooth contact. Refer to

RFD-17, "TOOTH CON-

TACT"

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12. Remove dummy cover, then install the rear cover, and drive in the oil seal. Refer to.

RFD-25, "Installation

of Differential Assembly"

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13. Check overall preload torque. Refer to

RFD-14, "TOTAL PRELOAD"

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14. Connect electric controlled coupling assembly. Refer to

RFD-27, "Installation of Electric Controlled Cou-

pling Assembly"

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15. Check companion flange runout. Refer to

RFD-17, "COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT"

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Installation of Differential Assembly

1.

Assemble new side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the ones installed prior to disassem-
bly or reinstall the old ones on the side gears.

2.

Assemble the side gears, side gear thrust washers, pinion mate gears, and pinion mate thrust washers to
the differential case, and temporarily assemble the pinion mate shaft.

3.

Measure the side gear end play following the procedure below,
and select the appropriate side gear thrust washers.

Using a thickness gauge, measure the clearance between
side gear back and the differential case at 3 different points,
while rotating the side gear. Average the 3 readings, and
select the appropriate side gear thrust washer so that the
mean value is within specifications below. (Measure the clear-
ance of the other side as well.)

CAUTION:

Before measurement, place differential case straight up
so that side gear to be measured comes upward. To pre-
vent the side gear from tilting, insert thickness gauges
with the same thickness from both sides.

Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individ-
ually.

4.

Assemble the selected side gear thrust washer to the differential case.

Tool number

A: ST15310000 (J25640-B)

B: KV40104710 ( – )

PDIA0063E

Side gear end play standard:

0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less. Every gear shall rotate
smoothly with no abnormal feeling of drag.

Thickness

Part No.

Thickness

Part No.

0.74 mm (0.0291 in)
0.77 mm (0.0303 in)
0.80 mm (0.0315 in)

38424 4N200
38424 4N201
38424 4N202

0.83 mm (0.0327 in)
0.86 mm (0.0339 in)

38424 4N203
38424 4N204

SDIA0583E

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5.

Using a pin punch, drive a lock pin into the pinion mating shaft.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the lock pin.

6.

Using a drift, press a side bearing inner race into the differential
case.

7.

Apply locking sealant onto the thread of the ring gear.

CAUTION:

The ring gear back, threaded holes, and ring gear bolts shall be cleaned and decreased suffi-
ciently.

8.

Assemble the ring gear to the differential case, and tighten it with ring gear bolt.

9.

Apply differential oil to the side bearings, and assemble new side bearing adjusting shims (2 pieces for
one side) with the same thickness as the ones installed prior to disassembly or re-install the old ones, with
a side bearing outer race to the differential case.
If the side bearing adjusting shims have been already selected, use them.

10. Fit a drift to the right and left side bearing adjusting shims individually. Compress differential case assem-

bly and side bearing to install the gear carrier assembly to differential case assembly.

CAUTION:

A drift shall be placed on the center of the adjusting
shims.

The pressure shall be as low as possible to install the
gear carrier assembly into the differential assembly. The
maximum pressure shall be 1 ton.

If the adjusting shims are installed by tapping, the gear
carrier may be damaged. Avoid tapping.

11. Install a dummy cover set, check and adjust the backlash, ring

gear back runout, tooth contact, and overall preload torque.
Refer to

RFD-14, "Pre-Inspection"

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12. Remove dummy cover set.

Tool number

: ST23550000 ( – )

PDIA0062E

Tool number

: KV40105020 ( – )

PDIA0052E

: 94 - 112 N·m (9.6 - 11 kg-m, 70 - 82 ft-lb)

Tool number

: KV40100610 (J26089)

PDIA0064E

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13. Apply a continuos bead of sealant around the gear carrier mat-

ing surface on the rear cover as shown in the figure. Overlap
both ends of the bead for at least 3 mm (0.12 in).

CAUTION:

Remove old sealant on the mounting surface, then remove
any moisture, oil, and foreign material on the application
and mounting surfaces.

14. Fit a drift to the right and left side bearing adjusting shims indi-

vidually. Compress differential case assembly and side bearing
to install the rear cover.

CAUTION:

A drift shall be placed on the center of the adjusting
shims.

The pressure shall be as low as possible to install the
rear cover. The maximum pressure shall be 10 kN (1 ton,
1.1 US ton, 1.0 Imp ton)

If the rear cover is forced in by tapping, the rear cover
may be damaged by the adjusting shims. Avoid tapping.

15. Tighten rear cover mounting bolts to the specified torque.

16. Using a drift, drive the oil seal until it becomes flush with the

case end.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seals.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto the oil seal lips, and dif-
ferential oil onto the circumference of the oil seal.

17. Check overall preload torque. Refer to

RFD-14, "TOTAL PRE-

LOAD"

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Installation of Electric Controlled Coupling Assembly

1.

Using a drift, install the coupling front bearing to the electric con-
trolled coupling.

CAUTION:

At disassembly, be sure to install shim between electric
controlled coupling and bearing. Chamfering side of shim
should be coupled to install.

2.

Assemble the electric controlled coupling assembly to the drive pinion gear.

PDIA0047E

Tool number

: KV40100610 (J26089)

PDIA0065E

Tightening torque

M8-bolt

: 14 - 17 N·m (1.5 - 1.7 kg-m, 11 - 12 ft-lb)

M10-bolt

: 31 - 36 N·m (3.2 - 3.6 kg·m, 23 - 26 ft-lb)

Tool number

A: KV3810020000 (J26233)

B: ST27861000 ( – )

PDIA0059E

Tool number

: ST22350000 (J25678-01)

PDIA0060E

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3.

Using a drift, drive an oil seal until it becomes flush with the case
end.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seals.

Apply multi-purpose grease onto the oil seal lips, and dif-
ferential oil onto the circumference of the oil seal.

4.

Apply a continuous bead sealant around the gear carrier mating
surface on the coupling cover as shown in the figure. Overlap
both ends of the bead for at least 3 mm (0.12 in).

CAUTION:

Remove old sealant on the mounting surface, then remove
any moisture, oil, and foreign material from the application
and mounting surfaces.

5.

Assemble the coupling cover to the gear carrier assembly with
the arrow facing upward, temporarily tighten reamer bolts to the
positions shown in the figure.

6.

Tighten the reamer bolts and coupling cover mounting bolts to
the specified torque.

7.

Assemble the companion flange.

8.

Using a flange wrench, tighten the companion flange nut to the
specified torque.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the companion flange nut.

9.

Check companion flange runout. Refer to

RFD-17, "COMPAN-

ION FLANGE RUNOUT"

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Tool number

: ST33400001 (J26082)

PDIA0061E

PDIA0046E

SDIA0587E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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General Specification

ADS000EQ

Ring Gear Runout

ADS000ER

Side Gear Adjustment

ADS000ES

AVAILABLE SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHERS

Drive Pinion Adjustment

ADS000ET

AVAILABLE DRIVE PINION ADJUSTING SHIM

Side Bearing Preload Adjustment

ADS000EU

Applied model

VQ35DE

CVT

Final drive model

R145

Ring gear pitch diameter

145

Gear ratio

2.466

Number of teeth (Ring gear/Drive pinion)

37/15

Oil capacity (approx.)

0.55

(1 - 1/8 US pt, 1 Imp pt.)

Number of pinion gears

2

Drive pinion adjustment spacer type

collapsible

Type

R145

Ring gear runout limit

0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less

Type

R145

Clearance limit between side
gear differential case

0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less. Every gear shall rotate smoothly with no abnormal feeling of drag.

Thrust washer

Thickness

Part No.

Thickness

Part No.

0.74 mm (0.0291 in)
0.77 mm (0.0303 in)
0.80 mm (0.0315 in)

38424 4N200
38424 4N201
38424 4N202

0.83 mm (0.0327 in)
0.86 mm (0.0339 in)

38424 4N203
38424 4N204

Adjustment of drive pinion gear

Collapsible spacer

Drive pinion gear preload

0.69 - 1.17 N·m (0.07 - 0.11 kg-m, 7 - 10 in-lb)

Adjusting shim

Thickness

Part No.

Thickness

Part No.

1.70 mm (0.0669 in)
1.73 mm (0.0681 in)
1.76 mm (0.0693 in)
1.79 mm (0.0705 in)
1.82 mm (0.0717 in)
1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
1.88 mm (0.0740 in)
1.91 mm (0.0752 in)
1.94 mm (0.0764 in)
1.97 mm (0.0776 in)

38154 4N200
38154 4N201
38154 4N202
38154 4N203
38154 4N204
38154 4N205
38154 4N206
38154 4N207
38154 4N208
38154 4N209

2.00 mm (0.0787 in)
2.03 mm (0.0799 in)

2.06 mm (0.0811 in)

2.09 mm (0.0823 in)
2.12 mm (0.0835 in)
2.15 mm (0.0846 in)
2.18 mm (0.0858 in)
2.21 mm (0.0870 in)
2.24 mm (0.0882 in)

38154 4N210
38154 4N211
38154 4N212
38154 4N213
38154 4N214
38154 4N215
38154 4N216
38154 4N217
38154 4N218

Adjustment of side bearing

Adjusting shim

Side bearing preload

0.64 - 0.98 N·m (0.065 - 0.10 kg-m, 6 - 8 in-lb)

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AVAILAVLE SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM

Total Preload

ADS000EV

Adjusting shim

Thickness

Part No.

Thickness

Part No.

1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
1.90 mm (0.0748 in)
1.95 mm (0.0768 in)
2.00 mm (0.0787 in)
2.05 mm (0.0807 in)
2.10 mm (0.0827 in)

38453 4N200
38453 4N201
38453 4N202
38453 4N203
38453 4N204
38453 4N205

2.15 mm (0.0854 in)
2.20 mm (0.0866 in)
2.25 mm (0.0886 in)
2.30 mm (0.0906 in)
2.35 mm (0.0925 in)

38453 4N206
38453 4N207
38453 4N208
38453 4N209
38453 4N210

Total preload with oil seal installed

1.33 - 2.15 N·m (0.14 - 0.21 kg-m,12 - 19 in-lb)

Ring gear backlash to drive pinion

0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 in)

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REAR SUSPENSION

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2

PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3

Special Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3
Commercial Service Tools . . . . . . . . . . 3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

NVH Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . 4

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . 5

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service . . . . . . .. 5

INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL
JOINT END PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION . . . . . . 5

Wheel Alignment Inspection . . . . . . . . . . 5

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5
PRELIMINARY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . 5
CAMBER INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . 5
TOE-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6

Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . .. 8

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SHOCK ABSORBER . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . .. 9

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL . . . . . . . 9
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Disassembly and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . 9

DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY . . . ... 10
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

SUSPENSION ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11

Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . 11

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL . . . . . ... 11
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 12

RADIUS ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . 13

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL . . . . . ... 13
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 13

FRONT LOWER LINK . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14

Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . 14

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL . . . . . ... 14
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 14

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING . . . . . . 15

Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . 15

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL . . . . . ... 15
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 15

STABILIZER BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . 16

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL . . . . . ... 16
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 16

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER . . . . . . . ... 17

Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . 17

REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL . . . . . ... 17
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 17

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) . .. 18

Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ball Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) . . . . . . . . . 18

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PRECAUTIONS

PFP:00001

Cautions

AES000GQ

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

PREPARATION

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PREPARATION

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Special Service Tools

AES000GR

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tools

AES000GS

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ST3127S000
(See J25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GC91030000
Torque wrench (J25765)
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2

)

3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapter (3/8

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Measuring Rotating torque of ball joint

NT124

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing brake caliper assembly

Removing rear suspension component
parts

PBIC0190E

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart

AES000GT

Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

×

: Applicable

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Symptom

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Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Judder

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Poor quality ride or
handling

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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

AES000I8

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.

INSPECTION OF SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT END PLAY

Measure axial end play of the suspension arm ball joint by prying between the suspension arm and axle
with a iron bar or something similar.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.

SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

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

Wheel Alignment Inspection

AES000I9

DESCRIPTION

Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” mean that fuel, engine coolant,
and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY CHECK

1.

Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.

2.

Check road wheels for runout.

3.

Check wheel bearing axial end play.

4.

Check suspension arm ball joint axial end play.

5.

Check shock absorber operation.

6.

Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.

7.

Check each link, arm and member for cracks, deformation, and other damage.

8.

Check vehicle posture.

CAMBER INSPECTION

Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable
alignment gauge and adjust in accordance with the following
procedures.

If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt on front lower
link.

NOTE:
After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

Camber

: Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Alignment"

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SRA096A

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TOE-IN

Measure toe-in using following procedure. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn
rear suspension parts.

WARNING:

Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.

Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before push-
ing it.

1.

Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.

2.

Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).

3.

Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at
the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.

4.

Measure distance “A” (rear side).

5.

Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).

If wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), try the
above procedure again from the beginning. Never push vehicle
backward.

6.

Measure distance “B” (front side).

7.

If outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt in rear
lower link.

CAUTION:

Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjusting
bolt.

SFA614B

Total toe-in

: Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Align-

ment"

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SFA234AC

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SEIA0313E

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Removal and Installation

AES000IB

REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to

BR-

34, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly"

. Then remove disc rotor.

CAUTION:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

3.

Remove wheel sensor from axle. Refer to

BRC-146, "WHEEL SENSORS"

.

4.

Remove center muffler and main muffler. Refer to

EX-3, "Removal and Installation"

.

5.

Remove propeller shaft (AWD models).

6.

Remove harness from rear final drive, suspension member and suspension arm.

7.

Separate the attachment between parking brake cable and vehicle. Refer to

PB-3, "PARKING BRAKE

CONTROL"

.

8.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

.

9.

Remove fixing nuts in upper side of mounting seal bracket.

10. Set jack under rear final drive (AWD models) or suspension member (2WD models).

11. Remove fixing bolts and nuts of member stay, then remove member stay from vehicle and suspension

member.

12. Remove fixing nuts in rear side of suspension member, then remove rebound stopper.

13. Slowly lower jack, remove rear suspension assembly.

INSTALLATION

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Refer to components and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of installation position of links (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Alignment"

.

After installation, check parking brake operation. Refer to

PB-2, "PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM"

.

After installation, check condition of wheel sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-64, "WHEEL SENSORS"

.

1.

Outer washer

2.

Bushing A

3.

Distance tube

4.

Mounting seal bracket

5.

Bushing B

6.

Bound bumper cover

7.

Bound bumper

8.

Shock absorber

9.

Upper seat

10. Coil spring

11. Rubber seat

12. Rear lower link

13. Axle

14. Front lower link

15. Radius rod

16. Suspension arm

17.

Stabilizer connecting rod mount
bracket

18. Rebound stopper

19. Shock absorber assembly

20. Rear suspension member

21. Member stay

22. Stabilizer bar

23. Stabilizer connecting rod

24. Stabilizer bushing

25. Stabilizer clamp

26. Cotter pin

27. Front lower link protector

SHOCK ABSORBER

RSU-9

C

D

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

RSU

Revision; 2004 April

2003 Murano

SHOCK ABSORBER

PFP:56210

Removal and Installation

AES000GY

REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly with power tool.

3.

Remove mounting seal bracket fixing nuts of shock absorber
upper side with power tool and remove shock absorber assem-
bly from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary.

Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary.

Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.

Check seal of mount seal bracket. If any crack, deformation or deterioration is found, replace the mount
seal bracket as assembly.

INSTALLATION

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires
on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "Wheel Alignment"

.

Disassembly and Assembly

AES000GZ

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.

1.

Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it in a vise.

CAUTION:

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

2.

Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and
remove piston rod lock nut.

3.

Remove outer washer, bushing A, distance tube, mounting seal
bracket, bushing B and bound bumper cover from shock
absorber.

4.

Remove bound bumper from bound bumper cover.

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