Nissan Tiida C11. Manual - part 1145

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

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Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are within specifications.

SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION

Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace it if necessary.  

Wheel Alignment

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Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.

PRELIMINARY

Check the following:

1.

Tires for improper air pressure and wear.

2.

Road wheels for runout. Refer to 

WT-5, "Inspection"

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3.

Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to 

RAX-5, "On-Vehicle Inspection and Service"

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4.

Shock absorber operation.

5.

Each mounting part of suspension for looseness and deformation.

6.

Rear suspension beam for cracks, deformation, and other damage.

7.

Vehicle height (posture).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1.

A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
• This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
• The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel

is centered.

• The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
• The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.

2.

Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
• Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
• Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-

bration Schedule.

THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Wheel

Alignment"

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1.

When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
• The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators

may not be correct.

• This may result in an ERROR.

2.

Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
• Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.

• See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.

CAMBER INSPECTION

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

• Measure camber of both right and left wheels with a suitable align-

ment gauge.

• If it is out of the specification value, inspect and replace any dam-

aged or worn rear suspension parts.

TOE-IN INSPECTION

Measure toe-in using following procedure. If it is out of the specification, inspect and replace any damaged or
worn rear suspension parts.

WARNING:

• Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
• Make sure that no person is in front of vehicle before pushing it.
1.

Bounce the rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the vehicle height (posture).

2.

Push vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).

3.

Put a mark on base line of the tread (rear side) of both tires at
the same height of hub center. These are measuring points.

4.

Measure distance “A” (rear side).

5.

Push vehicle slowly ahead to rotate wheels 180 degrees (1/2
turn). If wheels have rotated more than 180 degrees (1/2 turn),
try the above procedure again from the beginning. Never push
vehicle backward.

6.

Measure distance “B” (front side).

Camber

: Refer to 

RSU-12, "Wheel Alignment 

(Unladen*)"

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Total toe-in

: Refer to 

RSU-12, "Wheel Alignment 

(Unladen*)"

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Component

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1.

Washer (upper)

2.

Bushing (upper)

3.

Bushing (lower)

4.

Washer (lower)

5.

Distance tube

6.

Bound bumper cover

7.

Bound bumper

8.

Shock absorber

9.

Rear spring rubber seat (upper)

10. Coil spring

11.

Rear spring rubber seat (lower)

12. Brake tube protector

13. Rear suspension beam

14. Rear suspension beam bracket

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SHOCK ABSORBER

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove rear tires from vehicle using power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspension beam. Refer to 

BRC-

83, "Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

3.

Remove shock absorber mask from trunk side finisher using a flat-bladed screwdriver. Refer to 

INT-24,

"Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

Wrap the tip of a screwdriver with cloth to avoid damaging components.

4.

Set jack under rear suspension beam. 

5.

Remove upper nut of the shock absorber, and then remove
washer (upper), bushing (upper) from shock absorber.

6.

Remove shock absorber lower side bolt.

7.

Gradually lower the jack, and remove the bushing (lower),
washer (lower), distance tube, bound bumper cover, bound
bumper and shock absorber from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Shock Absorber

Check the following:
• Shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace  if necessary .

Bound Bumper and Bushing

Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage, and replace applicable parts  if
necessary .

INSTALLATION

• Installation is in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque, refer to 

RSU-7, "Component"

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