Juke F15 (2012 year). Service Repair Manual — part 309

RAX-24, "Drive Shaft"

ASSEMBLY

Clean the old grease on housing with paper waste.

Install boot and boot bands to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect boot from

damage.

• Never reuse boot and boot bands.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

Install ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly (1) to shaft (2),
and secure them tightly with a snap ring (3).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

Apply the appropriate amount of grease onto housing and slid
surface.

Install housing.

Install stopper ring to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse stopper ring.

After installed, pull shaft to check engagement between housing and stopper ring.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown
in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*”
mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove
all grease from the surface.

10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-

tion length to the value shown below (L) by inserting the suitable
tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot
and discharging inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

SFA514A

JPDIF0009ZZ

Grease amount

: Refer to

: Refer to

RAX-24, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIG0004ZZ

JPDIF0230ZZ

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

RAX-23

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[4WD]

RAX

11. Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

12. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in

the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them using
boot bands when boot installation positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

13. Install dust shield to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

14. Install circular clip to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-

cant looseness.

• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:
• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing and Ball Cage/Steel Ball/Inner Race Assembly (Final Drive Side)

Replace housing and ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing ball
contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly are used in a set.

PDIA1188J

SFA108A

RAX-24

< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

[4WD]

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

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Drive Shaft

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*: For measuring position, refer to

RAX-21, "FINAL DRIVE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Item

Standard

Grease quantity

Wheel side

55 – 75 g (1.94 – 2.65 oz)

Transaxle side

65 – 85 g (2.29 – 3.00 oz)

Boots installed length

Wheel side

123.5 mm (4.86 in)

Transaxle side

160.8 mm (6.33 in)

RSU-1

SUSPENSION

SECTION

RSU

RSU

CONTENTS

REAR SUSPENSION

2WD

PRECAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . ...

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Precautions for Suspension . . . . . . . . . ..

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . ...

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

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

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . ..

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . . . . . .

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

WHEEL ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . ..

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . .

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER . . . . . . . ...

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

COIL SPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM . . . . . . . ..

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wheelarch Height . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4WD

PRECAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . ..

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Precautions for Suspension . . . . . . . . . .

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . ..

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

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

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . .

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . . . . ...

WHEEL ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . ...

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . ...

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER . . . . . . . .

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

COIL SPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SUSPENSION ARM . . . . . . . . . . ..

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

RSU-2

LOWER LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

UPPER LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

REAR STABILIZER . . . . . . . . . . ...

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . . . . ...

Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wheel Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wheelarch Height . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

PRECAUTIONS

RSU-3

< PRECAUTION >

[2WD]

RSU

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for Suspension

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• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires

on ground. Spilled oil might 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.
• Self-lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-oiled,

tighten as they are.

• The tightening surface must be kept free of oil/grease.
• When jacking up the vehicle with a floor jack, never hang the jack on the suspension beam.

RSU-4

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[2WD]

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

: Applicable

Reference page

—

NVH

RAX and RSU sections

NVH in WT section

NVH in BR section

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Symptom

REAR SUSPENSION

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or handling

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

RSU-5

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[2WD]

RSU

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,
damage) are normal.

SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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

RSU-6

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[2WD]

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

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

PRELIMINARY CHECK

Check the following:
• Tires for improper air pressure and wear
• Road wheels for runout: refer to

WT-7, "Inspection"

• Wheel bearing axial end play: refer to

RAX-4, "Inspection"

• Shock absorber operation
• Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation
• Each of rear suspension beam and shock absorber for cracks, deformation, and other damage
• Vehicle height (posture)

CAMBER

• Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable align-

ment gauge.

• If camber is outside specified range, replace rear suspension

beam. Refer to

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

TOE-IN

Measure toe-in by the following procedure.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Check that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.

Bounce the front of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).

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

Put matching mark (A) on base line of the tread (rear side) of
both tires at the same height of hub center. These are measur-
ing points.

Camber

: Refer to

RSU-15, "Wheel Alignment"

SRA096A

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

RSU-7

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[2WD]

RSU

Measure distance (A) (rear side).

Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn).
NOTE:
If the wheels rotates more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn), start this
procedure again from the beginning. Do not push the vehicle
backward.

Measure distance (B) (front side).

• If toe-in is outside specified range, replace rear suspension beam. Refer to

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

: Vehicle front

Total toe-in = A

−

Total toe-in

: Refer to

RSU-15, "Wheel Alignment"

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RSU-8

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[2WD]

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires. Refer to

WT-7, "Removal and Installation"

Set suitable jack under rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

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

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) (1).

Remove shock absorber mask. Refer to

INT-29, "Exploded

View"

Remove cap.

Rear suspension beam

Shock absorber

Bound bumper

Bound bumper cover

Washer

Bushing

Distance tube

Piston rod lock nut

Cap

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

JPEIB0267GB

JPEIB0239ZZ

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

RSU-9

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[2WD]

RSU

Remove piston rod lock nut (1), and then remove washer and
bushing.
NOTE:
To loosen piston rod lock nut, fix the tip (A) of the piston rod.

Remove shock absorber assembly.

Remove bushing, distance tube, bound bumper cover, and
bound bumper from shock absorber.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to

RSU-10, "Inspection"

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• To install bushings (1), securely insert protrusion (A) into the hole

on the vehicle body side.

• Install washer (1) in the direction shown in the figure.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber

lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on
level ground.

• Hold a head (A) of shock absorber piston rod not to have it rotate,

then tighten the piston rod lock nut (1) to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

Never reuse piston rod lock nut.

JPEIB0241ZZ

JPEIB0240ZZ

: Bushing side

JPEIB0248ZZ

JPEIB0241ZZ

RSU-10

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[2WD]

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

• When installing the cap, securely engage the cap groove (A) with

the flange on the vehicle side.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to

RSU-10, "Inspec-

• After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal pro-

cedure to discard the shock absorber. Refer to

RSU-10, "Inspec-

WT-7, "Removal and Installation"

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Shock Absorber

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.
• Oil leakage

Bound Bumper, Bushing

Check for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

Washer, Bound Bumper Cover, Distance Tube

• Check for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Disposal

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Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.

Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position (

) from top

as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glass).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

JPEIB0244ZZ

: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

JPEIA0161ZZ

COIL SPRING

RSU-11

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[2WD]

RSU

COIL SPRING

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires. Refer to

Set jack under rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

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

Remove rear shock absorber mounting bolts (lower side). Refer
to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

Slowly lower jack, then remove upper rubber seat, coil spring
and lower rubber seat from rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

Operate while checking that jack supporting status is sta-
ble.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to

RSU-12, "Inspection"

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install lower rubber seat with its protrusion (A) on the lower area

aligned with the hole of rear suspension beam.

• Securely install coil spring with the lower end (B) of the major

diameter aligned with the steps of lower rubber seat.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to

RSU-12, "Inspec-

WT-7, "Removal and Installation"

Upper rubber seat

Coil spring

Lower rubber seat

Rear suspension beam

JPEIB0242ZZ

JPEIB0239ZZ

JPEIB0243ZZ

RSU-12

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[2WD]

COIL SPRING

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check lubber seat and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

RSU-13

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[2WD]

RSU

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires. Refer to

Drain brake fluid. Refer to

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-86, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

(Without ESP),

BRC-227, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation"

(With ESP).

Remove brake caliper assembly. Refer to

BR-65, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installa-