Qashqai J11. Rear suspension — part 2

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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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"

.

4.

Remove lower link. Refer to

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove upper link. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove rear stabilizer bar. Refer to

RSU-16, "Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to

RAX-14, "Exploded View"

.

8.

Remove rear propeller shaft (4WD). Refer to

DLN-175, "Exploded View"

.

9.

Remove rear final drive (4WD). Refer to

DLN-196, "Exploded View"

.

10. Remove shock absorber. Refer to

RSU-9, "Exploded View"

.

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.

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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"

.

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-66, "Work Procedure"

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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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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 :

Exploded View"

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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"

.

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-66, "Work Procedure"

.

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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TC models

For Europe / SAF / GOM

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Russie

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Australia

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

HT models

For Europe / SAF / GOM

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–0

°

25

′

(–0.42

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

55

′

(–0.92

°

)

Maximum

–1

°

25

′

(–1.42

°

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Nominal

In 1.8 mm (0.07 in)

Angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

°

05

′

(0.08

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

10

′

(0.17

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

15

′

(0.25

°

)

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–0

°

25

′

(–0.42

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

55

′

(–0.92

°

)

Maximum

–1

°

25

′

(–1.42

°

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Nominal

In 1.7 mm (0.07 in)

Angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

°

05

′

(0.08

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

10

′

(0.17

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

15

′

(0.25

°

)

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–0

°

25

′

(–0.42

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

55

′

(–0.92

°

)

Maximum

–1

°

25

′

(–1.42

°

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Nominal

In 1.9 mm (0.07 in)

Angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

°

05

′

(0.08

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

10

′

(0.17

°

)

Maximum

In 0

°

15

′

(0.25

°

)

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

°

00

′

(–1.00

°

)

Nominal

–1

°

30

′

(–150

°

)

Maximum

–2

°

00

′

(–2.00

°

)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Wheelarch Height

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Maximum difference in deviation from nominal between all wheelarch height is 15 mm (0.59 in).

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Maximum difference in deviation from nominal between all wheelarch height is 15 mm (0.59 in).

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Maximum difference in deviation from nominal between all wheelarch height is 15 mm (0.59 in).

Total toe-in

Distance

Nominal

In 5.5 mm (0.22 in)

Angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

°

02

′

(0.03

°

)

Nominal

In 0

°

25

′

(0.42

°

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Maximum

In 0

°

48

′

(0.80

°

)

Applied model

HRA2DDT

Destination

Europe

Russie / SAF / GOM

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Rear (Hr)

775 mm

(30.51 in)

774 mm

(30.47 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)

783 mm

(30.83 in)

SFA746B

Applied model

MR20DD

Destination

Russie / Australia

SAF / GOM

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Rear (Hr)

783 mm

(30.83 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)

783 mm

(30.83 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)

783 mm

(30.83 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)

Applied model

K9K

Destination

Europe

SAF / GOM

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/60R17

225/45R19

Rear (Hr)

774 mm

(30.47 in)

773 mm

(30.43 in)

783 mm

(30.83 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Maximum difference in deviation from nominal between all wheelarch height is 15 mm (0.59 in).

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Maximum difference in deviation from nominal between all wheelarch height is 15 mm (0.59 in).

Applied
model

R9M

Destina-
tion

Europe 2WD

Europe 4WD

Russie / SAF / GOM / Australia

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Rear (Hr)

774 mm

(30.47 in)

773 mm

(30.43 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)

783 mm

(30.83 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)

783 mm

(30.83 in)

Applied model

MR16DDT

Destination

Europe

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/60R17

225/45R19

Rear (Hr)

774 mm

(30.47 in)

773 mm

(30.43 in)

784 mm

(30.87 in)