Nissan Murano. Manual - part 1188

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

RSU-11

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1.

Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it with a vise.

CAUTION:

Never set the cylindrical part of shock absorber with a vise.

2.

Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.

3.

Remove mounting bracket and bound bumper from shock absorber.

ASSEMBLY

Install in the reverse order of disassembly.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
• Shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage.
• Welded and sealed areas for oil leakage.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion.
• Seal of shock absorber mounting bracket for cracks, damage and come off.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Bound Bumper

Check bound bumper for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

Shock Absorber

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

INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY

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

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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Disposal

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1.

Set shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.

2.

Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position (

) from top

as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
• Wear gloves.
• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

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• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

3.

Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

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: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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RSU-12

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RADIUS ROD

RADIUS ROD

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-124, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

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3.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) with power tool. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove front lower link mounting bolt and nut (axle housing side) with power tool. Refer to 

RSU-14,

"Exploded View"

.

6.

Loosen front lower link mounting bolt and nut (suspension member side). Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded

View"

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7.

Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side) with power tool.

8.

Remove radius rod mounting bolt (rear suspension member side) with power tool, then remove radius
rod.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-124, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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1.

Upper seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Rubber seat

4.

Rear lower link

5.

Rear suspension member

6.

Radius rod

7.

Front lower link

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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RADIUS ROD

RSU-13

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2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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RSU-14

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FRONT LOWER LINK

FRONT LOWER LINK

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-124, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

.

3.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove shock absorber mounting bolt (lower side) with power tool. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (rear suspension member side) with power tool.

7.

Remove front lower link mounting bolts and nuts (axle housing side) with power tool. 

8.

Remove front lower link.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-124, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

.

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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1.

Upper seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Rubber seat

4.

Rear lower link

5.

Rear suspension member

6.

Radius rod

7.

Front lower link

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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