Nissan Frontier D22. Manual — part 894

RSU-10

LEAF SPRING

LEAF SPRING

PFP:55020

Removal

EES000XJ

1.

Disconnect shock absorber lower end, and remove U-bolts.
Support axle with jack stand prior to removing leaf spring.

2.

Remove the spring shackle.

3.

Remove the front pin.

4.

Remove the leaf spring.

Inspection

EES000XK

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Check leaf spring for cracks. Replace if necessary.

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Check front bracket and pin, shackle, U-bolts and spring pad for
wear, cracks, straightness and damaged threads. Replace if
necessary.

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Check all bushings for deformation and cracks. Replace if nec-
essary.
(4WD models: Rear spring front bushing)
Make sure that front bushing is properly installed.

SRA702

SRA704

ASU034

ASU035

LEAF SPRING

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Installation

EES000XL

1.

Apply soapsuds to rubber bushing.

2.

Install spring shackle and front pin, and finger tighten the nuts.

3.

Install spring pad and nuts under leaf spring or axle case.

4.

Tighten U-bolt mounting nuts diagonally.
Tighten U-bolts so that the lengths of all U-bolts under
spring pad are the same.

5.

Install shock absorber, and finger tighten the nuts.

6.

Remove stands and bounce the vehicle to stabilize suspension.
(Unladen)

7.

Tighten spring shackle nuts, front pin nuts and shock absorber
nuts.
When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on the ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Refer to

FSU-8, "Component"

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SRA727

SRA703

Refer to

FSU-8, "Component"

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SRA754

RSU-12

STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR

PFP:54611

Removal

EES000XM

Remove stabilizer bar connecting bolts and clamp bolts.

Inspection

EES000XN

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Check stabilizer bar for twist and deformation.

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Check rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration.
Replace if necessary.

Installation

EES000XO

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Refer to

RSU-5, "Components"

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

PFP:00030

General Specifications (Rear)

EES000XP

Suspension type

Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf spring

Shock absorber type

Double-acting hydraulic