Nissan Juke F15. Manual — part 1097

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to

WT-39, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Set suitable jack under rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

• Never damage the suspension beam with a jack.

• Check the stable condition when using a jack.

3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) (1).
4. Remove shock absorber mask. Refer to

INT-33, "Exploded

View"

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5. Remove cap.

6. 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.

7. Remove shock absorber assembly.
8. Remove bushing, distance tube, washer, bound bumper cover,

and bound bumper from shock absorber.

9. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to

RSU-10, "Inspection"

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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.

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

JPEIB0239ZZ

JPEIB0241ZZ

JPEIB0240ZZ

: Bushing side

JPEIB0248ZZ

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

• Hold a head (A) of shock absorber piston rod nut to have it rotate,

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

CAUTION:

Never reuse piston rod lock nut.

• 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-

tion"

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

cedure to discard the shock absorber. Refer to

RSU-10, "Inspec-

tion"

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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

1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-7, "Inspection"

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2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-63, "Work Procedure"

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Disposal

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1. Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.
2. 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 glasses).

• 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.

JPEIB0241ZZ

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: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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3. 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.

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COIL SPRING

COIL SPRING

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to

WT-39, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Set jack under rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

• Never damage the suspension beam with a jack.

• Check the stable condition when using a jack.

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

to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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4. 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.

5. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to

RSU-13, "Inspection"

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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.

1.

Upper rubber seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Lower rubber seat

4.

Rear suspension beam

JPEIB0242ZZ

JPEIB0239ZZ

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: Coil spring lower end

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