Nissan Silvia. Manual — part 347

Removal and Installation

NMSU0031

SSU046

1.

Cap

2.

Gasket

3.

Upper plate

4.

Bushing

5.

Upper spring seat

6.

Upper rubber seat

7.

Bushing

8.

Plate

9.

Bumper rubber with dust cover

10. Coil spring
11. Shock absorber
12. Suspension member
13. Rear upper link
14. Front upper link
15. Lateral link
16. Lower arm
17. Protector

18. Axle housing
19. Drive shaft
20. Connecting rod
21. Final drive
22. Stabilizer bar
23. Bushing
24. Member stay
25. Dynamic damper assembly

REAR SUSPENSION

Removal and Installation

SU-18

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NMSU0031S03

SRA684A

CAUTION:

Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect
the ABS sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from
the rear suspension assembly. Failure to do so may result in
damages to the sensor wires, making the sensor inoperative.
1.

Remove exhaust tube.

2.

Disconnect propeller shaft rear end.

3.

Disconnect hand brake wire front end.

SFA110A

4.

Remove brake caliper assembly.

Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake
hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.

SRA685A

5.

Remove rear parcel shelf. Refer to BT section.

6.

Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.

Do not remove piston rod lock nut.
7.

Remove suspension member fixing nuts. Then draw out rear
axle and rear suspension assembly.

GI

MA

EM

LC

EC

FE

CL

MT

AT

PD

AX

BR

ST

RS

BT

HA

SC

EL

IDX

REAR SUSPENSION

Removal and Installation (Cont’d)

SU-19

Coil Spring and Shock Absorber

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NMSU0032

Remove shock absorber upper and lower fixing nuts.
Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.

SRA806A

DISASSEMBLY

NMSU0033

1.

Set shock absorber in vise, then loosen piston rod lock nut.
Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.

2.

Compress spring with Tool so that the shock absorber upper
spring seat can be turned by hand.

WARNING:

Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are
firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be
tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
3.

Remove piston rod lock nut.

INSPECTION

NMSU0034

Shock Absorber Assembly

NMSU0034S01

I

Check for smooth operation through a full stroke, both com-
pression and extension.

I

Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.

I

Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or other damage.
Replace if necessary.

Upper Rubber Seat and Bushing

NMSU0034S02

Check rubber parts for deterioration or cracks.
Replace if necessary.

Coil Spring

NMSU0034S03

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

SRA686A

ASSEMBLY

NMSU0035

I

Locate upper spring seat as shown.

REAR SUSPENSION

Coil Spring and Shock Absorber

SU-20

SFA436B

I

When installing coil spring, be careful not to reverse top and
bottom direction. (Top end is flat.)

I

When installing coil spring on shock absorber, it must be posi-
tioned as shown in figure at left.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.

SRA129A

Multi-link and Lower Ball Joint

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NMSU0043

I

Refer to “Removal and Installation” of REAR SUSPENSION
(SU-18).
Before removing, put matchmarks on adjusting pin.

I

When installing, final tightening must be carried out at curb
weight with tires on ground.

I

After installation, check wheel alignment.
Refer to “Rear Wheel Alignment” of ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
(SU-16).

SRA678A

INSPECTION

NMSU0044

Rear Suspension member

NMSU0044S01

Replace suspension member assembly if cracked or deformed or
if any part (insulator, for example) is damaged.

Upper and Lower Links

NMSU0044S02

Replace upper or lower link as required if cracked or deformed or
if bushing is damaged.

GI

MA

EM

LC

EC

FE

CL

MT

AT

PD

AX

BR

ST

RS

BT

HA

SC

EL

IDX

REAR SUSPENSION

Coil Spring and Shock Absorber (Cont’d)

SU-21