Murano Cross Cabriolet Z51 (2011 year). Manual

FSU-2

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.

• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-

vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the

ignition ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with
a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precaution for Battery Service

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Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover

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When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc to prevent damage to
windshield.

Precautions for Suspension

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• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires

on ground. Spilled oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

FSU-5

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

FSU

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

: Applicable

Reference

—

—

NVH in DLN

section

NVH in DLN

section

NVH in

and FS

U sections

NVH in

WT section

NVH in

WT section

NVH in F

X section

NVH in BR

section

NVH in ST

section

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Symptom

FRONT SUSPENSION

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or
handling

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
• If camber, caster, or kingpin inclination angle is outside the standard, check front suspension parts

for wear and damage. Replace suspect parts if a malfunction is detected.

• Kingpin inclination angle is reference value, no inspection is required.
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

Check the following:
• Tires for improper air pressure and wear. Refer to

WT-51, "Tire Air Pressure"

• Road wheels for runout.
• Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to

FAX-6, "Inspection"

• Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to

FSU-6, "Inspection"

• Strut operation.
• Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
• Each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deformation and

other damage.

• Vehicle height (posture).

GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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

centered.

- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN/INFINITI vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
• Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equipment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-

ule.

ALIGNMENT PROCESS

IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual.
• When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or

minus, Go/No Go). Never use these indicators.

- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-

rect.

- This may result in an ERROR.
• Most camera-type alignment machines are equipped with both “Rolling Compensation” method and optional

“Jacking Compensation” method to “compensate” the alignment targets or head units. “Rolling Compensa-
tion” is the preferred method.

- If using the “Rolling Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, push or pull

on the rear wheel to move the vehicle. Do not push or pull on the vehicle body.

- If using the “Jacking Compensation” method, after installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the

vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
NOTE:
Do not use the “Rolling Compensation” method if you are using sensor-type alignment equipment.

- Follow all instructions for the alignment machine you're using for more information.

Adjustment

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TOE-IN

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove lock plate. Refer to

BR-20, "FRONT : Exploded View"

Remove wheel sensor. Refer to

BRC-98, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

Remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Refer to

FSU-14, "Exploded View"

Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle.

Remove cowl top cover. Refer to

EXT-20, "Exploded View"

Remove mounting bolts of strut mounting insulator with power tool, and then remove strut assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Become it in projection (A) an illustration to the body outside.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts, under unladen conditions

with tires on level ground.

Piston rod lock nut

Strut mounting insulator

Strut mounting bearing

Coil spring

Bound bumper

Lower rubber seat

Strut

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0136GB

: Vehicle front

JPEIA0094ZZ

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FSU-10

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Never damage strut assembly piston rod when removing components from strut assembly.

Install strut attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 (

—

)] to strut

assembly and secure it in a vise.

CAUTION:

When installing the strut attachment to strut assembly,
wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect from damage.

Using a spring compressor (A) (commercial service tool), com-
press coil spring between strut mounting bearing and lower rub-
ber seat (on strut assembly) until coil spring with a spring
compressor is free.

CAUTION:

Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.

Make sure coil spring with a spring compressor between strut
mounting bearing and lower rubber seat (strut assembly) is free.
And then remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston
rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.

Remove strut mounting insulator and strut mounting bearing,
and bound bumper from strut.

After removing coil spring with a spring compressor, then gradually release a spring compressor.

CAUTION:

Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

Remove lower rubber seat from strut.

Remove the strut attachment [SST: ST35652000 (

—

)] from strut.

ASSEMBLY

Install strut attachment [SST: ST35652000 (

—

)] to strut and secure it in a vise.

CAUTION:

When installing the strut attachment to strut assembly, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect
from damage.

Install lower rubber seat.

Install bound bumper onto strut mounting insulator.

Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut assem-
bly.

CAUTION:

• Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align the

lower end (A) to lower rubber seat (2).

• Be sure a compressor is securely attached to coil spring.

Compress coil spring.

• Set coil spring so that its paint marks are aligned with the

positions of 1.25 turns and 2.25 turns from the bottom end
of the coil spring.

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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Install strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator with bound bumper to strut.
• Installation position of strut mounting insulator is shown in the

figure.

Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then
tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.

CAUTION:

Never reuse piston rod lock nut.

Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.

CAUTION:

Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

Remove the strut attachment from strut assembly.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Strut

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
• Strut for deformation, cracks or damage
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion
• Oil leakage

Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection

Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace it if necessary.

Coil Spring

Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connector. Refer to

BRC-98, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-7, "Inspection"

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-35, "Work Procedure"

Disposal

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Set strut assembly horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.

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 (

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

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.

: Projection

: Vehicle front

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: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove drive shaft of wheel side from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to

FAX-15, "Exploded

View"

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.

Remove transverse link from suspension member.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member, under unladen conditions with

tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check the following items, and replace the part it necessary.
• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection

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

Swing Torque Inspection

Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Transverse link

Front suspension member

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0091GB

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TRANSVERSE LINK

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Hook a spring balance (A) at cutout on ball stud (B). Confirm
spring balance measurement value is within specifications when
ball stud begins moving.

If swing torque exceeds standard range, replace transverse link
assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

Move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

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

If axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace transverse link assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-7, "Inspection"

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-35, "Work Procedure"

Swing torque

:Refer to

FSU-17, "Ball Joint"

Spring balance
measurement

:Refer to

FSU-17, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

:Refer to

FSU-17, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

FRONT STABILIZER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires power tool.

Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to

EX-5, "Exploded View"

Remove rear propeller shaft from transfer. Refer to

DLN-83, "Exploded View"

Remove lock plate. Refer to

BR-20, "FRONT : Exploded View"

Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to

BRC-98, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Disconnect power steering solenoid valve harness connector. Refer to

ST-40, "Removal and Installation"

Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to

ST-39, "Exploded View"

Remove stabilizer connecting rod.

Remove mounting bolts (

) of stabilizer clamp, and then

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

10. Remove stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Stabilizer clamp

Stabilizer bushing

Stabilizer bar

Front suspension member

Stabilizer connecting rod

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0092GB

WEIA0182E

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FSU-16

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FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove air guide mounting nuts (

) and air guide (1).

At first, remove the engine and the transaxle assembly with front
suspension member downward. Then separate the engine,
transaxle and drive shaft. Refer to

EM-67, "Exploded View"

Remove the following parts.
• Steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly: refer

FAX-8, "Exploded View"

• Steering gear assembly and hydraulic line: refer to

ST-39,

"Exploded View"

and

ST-55, "Exploded View"

• Stabilizer bar: refer to

FSU-14, "Exploded View"

• Transverse link: refer to

FSU-12, "Exploded View"

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of installation position between front suspension member and transverse links (rub-

ber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.

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

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-98, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-7, "Inspection"

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

BRC-35, "Work Procedure"

Front suspension member

Rebound stopper

Front suspension member stay

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIA0093GB

JPEIA0097ZZ

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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Measure value under unladen*

conditions.

*1: A difference when assuming the left side a standard.

*2: 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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Item

Standard

Measurement wheel

Left side

Right side

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

′

(–1.00

)

–1

′

(–1.25

)

Nominal

–0

′

(–0.25

)

–0

′

(–0.50

)

Maximum

′

(0.50

)

′

(0.25

)

Left and right difference*

–0

′

(–0.30

) - 0

′

(0.80

)

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(4.00

)

′

(4.17

)

Nominal

′

(4.75

)

′

(4.92

)

Maximum

′

(5.50

)

′

(5.66

)

Left and right difference*

–0

′

(–0.30

) - 0

′

(0.80

)

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

′

(12.00

)

Nominal

′

(12.75

)

Maximum

′

(13.50

)

Toe-in

Total toe-in
Distance

Minimum

Out 0.5 mm (Out 0.019 in)

Nominal

In 1.5 mm (In 0.059 in)

Maximum

In 3.5 mm (In 0.137 in)

Item

Standard

Swing torque

Transverse link

0.5 – 4.9 N·m (0.06 – 0.49 kg-m, 5 – 43 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

Transverse link

11.1 – 108.9 N (1.2 – 11.1 kg, 3 – 24 lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

Item

Standard

Front (Hr)

843 mm (33.19 in)

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