Murano Cross Cabriolet Z51 (2012 year). Manual — part 74

PREPARATION

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PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

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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.

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NVH in DLN section

NVH in DLN section

NVH in RAX

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NVH in WT

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NVH in WT

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NVH in BR

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Symptom

DRIVE
SHAFT

Noise

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Shake

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REAR AXLE

Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Judder

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Poor quality ride or handling

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

Inspection

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MOUNTING INSPECTION

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of

wheel bearing.

• Rotate wheel hub and bearing assembly and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular condi-

tions. If there is any of irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Wheel Bearing"

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

.

3.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to

BR-40, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while caliper assembly is removed.

4.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to

BR-41, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

.

5.

Remove cotter pin, then loosen suspension arm mounting nut of axle housing. Refer to

RSU-16,

"Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool.

7.

Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft. Remove the wheel hub lock nut.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft

and the other parts.

NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after
performing the above procedure.

8.

Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly.

9.

Remove parking brake shoe and parking brake cable from back plate. Refer to

PB-8, "Exploded View"

and

PB-6, "Exploded View"

.

1.

Hub cap

2.

Ball seat

3.

Bushing

4.

Cotter pin

5.

Axle housing

6.

Back plate

7.

Anchor block

8.

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

9.

Wheel hub lock nut

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPDIG0135GB

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10. Remove anchor block mounting nuts, and then remove anchor block and back plate from axle housing.

11. Remove stabilizer connecting rod (upper side) with power tool. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

.

12. Remove radius rod (axle housing side). Refer to

RSU-12, "Exploded View"

.

13. Remove coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

.

14. Set suitable jack under axle housing.
15. Remove front lower link (shock absorber side) with power tool. Refer to

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

.

16. Remove front lower link (axle housing side). Refer to

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

.

17. Separate suspension arm from axle housing so as not to damage ball joint boot using ball joint remover,

and then remove axle housing from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

• Temporarily tighten nuts to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from

coming off.

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for counterpart such as joint sub-assem-

bly, and other parts.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing

wheel hub and bearing assembly and axle housing.

• Never reuse cotter pin.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

Check the wheel hub and bearing assembly for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.

Axle Housing

Check the axle housing for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection

Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to

RSU-16, "Inspec-

tion"

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

.

2.

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

3.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

.

4.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-31, "Work Procedure"

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

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3.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to

BR-40, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while caliper assembly is removed.

4.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to

BR-41, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

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5.

Remove cotter pin, then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool. Refer to

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

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6.

Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft

and the other parts.

NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if the wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even
after performing the above procedure.

7.

Remove the wheel hub lock nut. Refer to

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

.

8.

Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

.

9.

Remove hub cap. Refer to

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

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1.

Circular clip

2.

Dust shield

3.

Housing

4.

Snap ring

5.

Spider assembly

6.

Boot band

7.

Boot

8.

Shaft

9.

Circular clip

10. Joint sub-assembly

: Wheel side

: Fill NISSAN genuine grease or an equivalent.

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

JPDIG0098GB

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

10. Remove drive shaft from final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Never damage to side oil seal of final drive.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• In order to prevent damage to final drive of side oil seal, first fit to

protector (suitable tool) onto side oil seal before inserting drive
shaft. Slide drive shaft into slide joint tap with a hammer to install
securely.

• Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen condi-

tions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly and axle housing.

• Never reuse cotter pin.

WHEEL SIDE

WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft when fixing with a vise using aluminum or copper plates.

2.

Remove boot bands and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.

3.

Screw the drive shaft puller (A) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the
thread of joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-assembly with a
sliding hammer (B) from shaft.

CAUTION:

• If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or

more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub
assembly as a set.

• Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by

pulling forcibly.

4.

Remove circular clip from shaft.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

5.

Remove boot from shaft.

6.

Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste while rotating ball cage.

ASSEMBLY

1.

Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and
ball groove become full to the brim.

CAUTION:

After applying grease, use a paper waste to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

2.

Install boot and boot band to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Wrap separation on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.

3.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

4.

Position circular clip on groove at the shaft edge.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.
NOTE:
Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip.

5.

Align both center axles of the shaft edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble shaft with joint sub-
assembly holding circular clip.

SDIA2297E

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Install joint sub-assembly to shaft using plastic hammer.

CAUTION:

Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while
rotating drive shaft.

7.

Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from
large diameter side of boot.

8.

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

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on the shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may
be removed. Remove all grease from the boot mounting
surfaces.

9.

To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter
side of boot and discharging the inside air.

CAUTION:

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

10. Install boot bands securely.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

a.

For one-touch clamp band
• Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

b.

For low profile type band

i.

Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
(

) into holes to temporary installation.

NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.

Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

.

RAC0049D

Standard

L

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RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

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ii.

Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

iii.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

11. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotat-

ing boot. Install them with boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

FINAL DRIVE SIDE

FINAL DRIVE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft when fixing with a vise using aluminum or copper plates.

2.

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.

3.

Put matching marks on housing and shaft, and then pull out housing from shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never scratch the surface.

4.

Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never
scratch the surface.

5.

Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from
shaft.

6.

Remove boot from shaft.

7.

Remove circular clip housing.

8.

Remove dust shield to housing.

9.

Remove old grease on housing with paper waste.

ASSEMBLY

1.

Install boot and boot band to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.

2.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

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Install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching marks
(A) on the shaft (2) put during the removal, and direct the serra-
tion mounting surface (B) to the shaft.

4.

Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

5.

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

6.

Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease.

7.

Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.

8.

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

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by “*” marks) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the boot mounting surfaces (*).

9.

To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) to the value shown below 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 boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

10. Install boot bands securely.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

a.

For one-touch clamp band
• Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

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Grease amount

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

.

Standard

L

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

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b.

For low profile type band

i.

Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
(

) into holes to temporary installation.

NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.

ii.

Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

iii.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

11. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating boot.

Install them with boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

12. Install dust shield to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

13. 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 direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-

ness.

• Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leak-

age.

• If a malfunction is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace

with new one.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are any abnormal condition.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:

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• 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 Spider Assembly (Final Drive Side)

Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider
roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

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RAX-16

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

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Drive Shaft

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Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Item

Standard

Wheel side

Final drive side

Grease quantity

30 – 50 g (1.06 – 1.76 oz)

45 – 50 g (1.59 – 1.76 oz)

Boots installed length

91.2 mm (3.591 in)

126.9 mm (5.00 in)

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CONTENTS

REAR SUSPENSION

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

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

2

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

2

PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . .

3

PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

3

Commercial Service Tool . . . . . . . . . . ..

3

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

4

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

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

4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . ..

5

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY . . . . . .

5

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

5

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

6

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

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

6

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . . . .

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING . . . ...

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

8

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

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

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

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

10

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

10

Disassembly and Assembly . . . . . . . . .

10

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

11

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

11

RADIUS ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

12

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

12

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

12

FRONT LOWER LINK . . . . . . . . . ...

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

14

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

14

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

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

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

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

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

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM . . . . . . . ...

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

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

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

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER . . . . . ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

20

Ball Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

20

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

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PRECAUTIONS

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.

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