Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual — part 863

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

RSU-17

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FOR 2WD GOM AND 4WD

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle.

2.

Remove main muffler. Refer to

EX-21, "Exploded View"

(K9K),

EX-28, "Exploded View"

(R9M),

EX-17,

"Exploded View"

(MR20DD) and

EX-6, "Exploded View"

(HRA2DDT) and

EX-17, "Exploded View"

(MR16DDT).

3.

Remove coil spring. Refer to

RSU-7, "Exploded View"

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4.

Remove lower link. Refer to

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove upper link. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove rear stabilizer bar. Refer to

RSU-16, "Exploded View"

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7.

Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to

RAX-14, "Exploded View"

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8.

Remove rear propeller shaft (4WD). Refer to

DLN-175, "Exploded View"

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9.

Remove rear final drive (4WD). Refer to

DLN-196, "Exploded View"

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10. Remove shock absorber. Refer to

RSU-9, "Exploded View"

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11. Set suitable jack under rear suspension member.

12. Remove mounting nuts and bolts from rear suspension member.

13. Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, lower link and upper link from vehicle as a unit.

CAUTION:

Secure suspension assembly to a suitable jack while removing it.

E1EIA0124GB

1.

Rear suspension member

2.

Suspension member stay (RH)

3.

Suspension member stay (LH)

4.

Bound bumper

: Front

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

RSU-18

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

14. Perform the inspection after removal. Refer to

RSU-18, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• When installing suspension member stay, face each arrow on the part toward the inside of the vehicle.
• Align the matching marks made during removal when reusing the disc brake rotor.
• Perform the final tightening of each parts removed when removing rear suspension assembly under unladen

conditions.

• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection.
• Perform the inspection after installation. Refer to

RSU-15, "Inspection"

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.

Adjust parking brake operation. Refer to

PB-49, "Work Procedure"

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2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-66, "Work Procedure"

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

RSU-19

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Refer to procedure from 1 to 14 in

RSU-17, "Removal and Installation"

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1.

Rear suspension member

2.

Suspension member stay (right side) 3.

Suspension member stay (left side)

4.

Stabilizer bar

5.

Stabilizer bushing

6.

Stabilizer clamp

7.

Stabilizer link

8.

Suspension bar

9.

Suspension arm bracket

10. Arm stopper

11. Suspension arm

12. Low rubber seat

13. Coil spring

14. Upper rubber seat

15. lower link

16. Upper link

17. Bound bumper

18. Shock absorber

19. Cam bolt

20. Cam washer

: Front

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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RSU-20

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Perform the final tightening of each parts removed when removing rear suspension assembly under unladen

conditions.

• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-139, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

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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.

Adjust parking brake operation. Refer to

PB-49, "Work Procedure"

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2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-66, "Work Procedure"

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