Nissan Terrano r20e. Manual — part 405

Removal and Installation

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Disconnect brake hydraulic line and parking brake cable.

CAUTION:

Use Tool when removing or installing brake tubes.

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Remove stabilizer bar from body

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Remove upper links and lower links from body.

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Remove panhard rod from body.

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Disconnect propeller shaft.

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Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.

Final tightening for rubber parts requires to be carried out
under unladen condition with tires on ground.

SRA906

SBR820B

SRA935

REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION

RA-12

Components

SRA297A

REAR SUSPENSION

RA-13

Coil Spring Shock Absorber

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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Refer to Removal and Installation of REAR AXLE AND REAR
SUSPENSION, RA-12.

When installing coil spring and lower spring seat, pay atten-
tion to its direction.
Be sure spring rubber seat is not twisted and has not slipped
off when installing coil spring.

INSPECTION

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Check coil spring for yield, deformation or cracks.

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Check coil spring specifications. Refer to SDS, RA-16.

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Check shock absorber for oil leakage, cracks or deformation.

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Check shock absorber specifications. Refer to SDS, RA-16.

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Check all rubber parts for wear, cracks or deformation. Replace
if necessary.

Upper Link, Lower Link and Panhard Rod

INSPECTION

Check for cracks, distortion or other damage. Replace if necessary.

BUSHING REPLACEMENT

Check for cracks or other damage. Replace with suitable tool if
necessary.

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Remove bushing with suitable tool.

When installing bushing, apply a coating of 1% soap water to
outer wall of bushing.
Always install new bushing.
Do not tap end face of bushing directly with a hammer.

SRA910

SRA898

SRA900

REAR SUSPENSION

RA-14

INSTALLATION

When installing each link, pay attention to direction of bolts
and nuts. Refer to REAR SUSPENSION - Components, RA-13.
When installing each rubber part, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition with tires on ground.

Stabilizer Bar

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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When removing and installing stabilizer bar, fix portion A.

SRA909

REAR SUSPENSION

Upper Link, Lower Link and Panhard Rod
(Cont’d)

RA-15