Infiniti G35 (V35). Manual — part 711

RSU-10

SHOCK ABSORBER

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound Bumper and Bushing

Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.

ASSEMBLY

Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

CAUTION:

Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock
absorber.

SUSPENSION ARM

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SUSPENSION ARM

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

2.

Remove drive shaft. Refer to

RAX-10, "REAR DRIVE SHAFT"

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3.

Remove mounting nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member.

4.

Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.

5.

Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.

CAUTION:

Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.

6.

Remove suspension arm and stopper rubber from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

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Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, or damage. If any non-standard condition is
found, replace it.

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Check boot of ball joint for cracks, or damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:
Before measuring, move ball joint at least 10 times by hand to check for smooth movement.

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Hook a spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within the specifications
when ball stud begins moving.

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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.

Rotating Torque Inspection

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Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within the specifications with a preload gauge.

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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm
assembly.

Swing torque:

0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

Measured value of spring balance:

8.06 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.5 kg, 1.81 - 12.32 lb)

SEIA0523E

Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Rotating torque:

0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)

PDIA1258E

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SUSPENSION ARM

Axial End Play Inspection

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Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

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If it is outside the specified range, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSTALLATION

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Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

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Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen
condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA AND

SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)"

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Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

RADIUS ROD

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RADIUS ROD

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.

2.

Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to

BR-

27, "REAR DISC BRAKE"

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NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

3.

Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod with power tool.

4.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-15, "REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING"

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5.

Remove mounting bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool. Refer to

RSU-9, "SHOCK

ABSORBER"

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6.

Remove mounting bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link with power tool. Refer to

RSU-14, "FRONT

LOWER LINK"

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7.

Remove mounting bolt in rear suspension member side of radius rod with power tool, then remove radius
rod from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

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Refer to

RSU-7, "Components"

for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

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Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under
unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-18, "SERVICE DATA

AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)"

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