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Qashqai J11. Front suspension - part 2

FRONT STABILIZER

FSU-17

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FSU

FRONT STABILIZER

Exploded View

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Strut mounting insulator

Strut mounting bearing

Bound bumper

Coil spring

Lower rubber seat

Strut

Steering knuckle

Stabilizer connecting rod

Stabilizer clamp

E1EIA0115GB

FSU-18

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FRONT STABILIZER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle.

Remove the engine side under cover.

Set suitable jack under front suspension member.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to

FSU-17, "Exploded View"

Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to

ST-12, "Exploded View"

Remove front exhaust mount.

Remove catalytic converter.

Remove rear torque rod. Refer to

EM-318, "Exploded View"

(K9K),

EM-429, "Exploded View"

EM-172, "Exploded View"

(MR20DD).

Remove front suspension member stay and rubber stopper from vehicle.

10. Gradually lower jack front suspension member in order to

remove stabilizer mounting bolts.

11. Remove mounting bolts (

) of stabilizer clamp, and then

remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing from front sus-
pension member.

12. Remove stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install stabilizer clamp so that notch (A) is facing front of vehicle

(

⇐

• Install stabilizer bushing so that slit (B) is facing front of vehicle

(

⇐

• Install the stabilizer clamp bolts.

10. Stabilizer bushing

11. Stabilizer bar

12. Front suspension member

13. Rebound stopper rubber

14. Front suspension member stay

15. Transverse link

16. Rear suspension member stay

17. Front suspension member insulator

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

WEIA0181E

WEIA0182E

JPEIA0058ZZ

FRONT STABILIZER

FSU-19

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FSU

• To connect the stabilizer connecting rod (1), tighten the nut while

holding the hexagonal part (A) on the stabilizer connecting rod.

• Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.
• Perform inspection after installation.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks
or damage. Replace it if necessary.

Stabilizer clamps :

60 N.m (6.1 kg-m; 44 ft-lb)

Stabilizer connecting rod :

84 N.m (8.6 kg-m; 62 ft-lb)

JPEIA0252ZZ

FSU-20

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Exploded View

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Strut mounting insulator

Strut mounting bearing

Bound bumper

Coil spring

Lower rubber seat

Strut

Steering knuckle

Stabilizer connecting rod

Stabilizer clamp

E1EIA0115GB

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FSU-21

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FSU

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle.

Remove under cover from vehicle.

Remove the bolt and separate the front wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Separate the harness from
the brackets and position aside. Refer to

BRC-138, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

CAUTION:

• Failure to separate the front wheel sensor from the steering knuckle may result in damage to the

front wheel sensor.

• Pull out the front wheel sensor, being careful to turn it as little as possible. Do not pull on wheel

sensor harness.

Remove the nut and separate the stabilizer connecting rod from the strut bracket.

Remove the cotter pin and nut, and separate the outer socket from the steering knuckle.

Remove the bolt and separate steering column yoke from steering gear. Refer to

ST-10, "Removal and

Installation"

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to

FAX-10, "Exploded View"

(2WD), Refer to

FAX-

49, "Exploded View"

(4WD).

Remove rear torque rod. Refer to

EM-318, "Exploded View"

(K9K),

EM-429, "Exploded View"

EM-172, "Exploded View"

(MR20DD).

Set suitable jack front suspension member.

10. Remove front suspension member stay from vehicle. Refer to

FSU-20, "Exploded View"

11. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of front suspension member.

12. Gradually lower jack to remove front suspension assembly from

vehicle.

CAUTION:

Secure suspension assembly to suitable jack while remov-
ing it.

13. Remove mounting bolts and nuts, and then remove transverse

link, stabilizer bar from front suspension member.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the suspension member bolts in the order shown.
- 1-2 temporary tightening3-5 torque to specification Refer to

FSU-

20, "Exploded View"

• Perform final tightening of installation position between front sus-

pension member and transverse links (rubber bushing) under
unladen condition with tires on level ground.

• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the front suspension member for significant deformation, cracks, or damages. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

10. Stabilizer bushing

11. Stabilizer bar

12. Front suspension member

13. Rebound stopper rubber

14. Front suspension member stay

15. Transverse link

16. Rear suspension member stay

17. Front suspension member insulator

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

WEIA0181E

⇐

: Front

ALEIA0222ZZ

FSU-22

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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

BRC-64, "Work Procedure"

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

FSU-23

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FSU

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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For Europe

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

For Russie

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.25

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.50

)

Maximum

′

(0.25

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.60

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(4.92

)

Nominal

′

(5.67

)

Maximum

′

(6.42

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.60

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(10.00

)

Nominal

′

(10.75

)

Maximum

′

(11.50

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

In 2 mm (0.08 in)

Nominal

In 3 mm (0.12 in)

Maximum

In 4 mm (0.16 in)

Angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

′

(0.07

)

Nominal

In 0

′

(0.17

)

Maximum

In 0

′

(0.27

)

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.08

)

–1

′

(–1.17

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.33

)

–0

′

(–0.42

)

Maximum

′

(0.42

)

′

(0.33

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.60

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(4.83

)

′

(4.75

)

Nominal

′

(5.58

)

′

(5.50

)

Maximum

′

(6.33

)

′

(6.25

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.60

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(9.75

)

′

(9.83

)

Nominal

′

(10.50

)

′

(10.58

)

Maximum

′

(11.25

)

′

(11.33

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

In 2 mm (0.08 in)

Nominal

In 3 mm (0.12 in)

Maximum

In 4 mm (0.16 in)

Angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

′

(0.07

)

Nominal

In 0

′

(0.17

)

Maximum

In 0

′

(0.27

)

FSU-24

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

For GOM / SAF / Australia

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Ball Joint

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Wheelarch Height

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.25

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.50

)

Maximum

′

(0.25

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.60

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(4.67

)

′

(4.75

)

Nominal

′

(5.42

)

′

(5.50

)

Maximum

′

(6.17

)

′

(6.25

)

Left and right difference

′

(0.60

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(10.00

)

Nominal

′

(10.75

)

Maximum

′

(11.50

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

In 2 mm (0.08 in)

Nominal

In 3 mm (0.12 in)

Maximum

In 4 mm (0.16 in)

Angle
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

′

(0.07

)

Nominal

In 0

′

(0.17

)

Maximum

In 0

′

(0.27

)

Swing torque

Transverse link

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

Measurement on spring balance

Transverse link

13.5 – 91.9 N (1.4 – 9.4 kg, 3 – 21 lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

Applied model

H5FT

Destination

Europe / SAF / GOM

Russie

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Front (Hf)

760 mm

(29.92 in)

759 mm

(29.88 in)

770 mm

(30.31 in)

769 mm

(30.28 in)

SFA746B

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

FSU-25

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FSU

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: 90% Fuel. Engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Applied
model

MR20DD

Destination

Russie 6MT

Russie CVT

SAF / GOM / Australia

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Front (Hf)

769 mm

(30.28 in)

768 mm

(30.24 in)

767 mm

(30.20 in)

767 mm

(30.20 in)

765 mm

(30.12 in)

766 mm

(30.16 in)

758 mm

(29.84 in)

759 mm

(29.88 in)

Applied model

K9K

Destination

Europe

SAF / GOM

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/60R17

225/45R19

Front (Hf)

758 mm

(29.84 in)

759 mm

(29.88 in)

758 mm

(29.84 in)

Applied
model

R9M

Destination

Europe / Australia

Russie

SAF / GOM

Tire size

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/60R17

225/45R19

215/65R16

215/60R17

225/45R19

Front (Hf)

756 mm

(29.76 in)

755 mm

(29.72 in)

770 mm

(30.31 in)

756 mm

(29.76 in)

755 mm

(29.72 in)

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