Murano Cross Cabriolet Z51 (2012 year). Manual

RSU-4

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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NVH in DLN

section

NVH in DLN

section

NVH in RAX and RSU sections

NVH in

WT section

NVH in

WT section

NVH in RAX

section

NVH in BR

section

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REAR SUSPENSION

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or
handling

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

RSU-5

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RSU

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

Check the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear,
damage) are normal.

Ball Joint Axial End Play

Move axle side of suspension arm in the axial direction by hand.
Check there is no end play.

CAUTION:

• Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
• Never perform with tires on level ground.
• Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Never damage the

installation position by applying excessive force.

SHOCK ABSORBER

Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace it if necessary.

Axial end play

: Refer to

RSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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RSU-6

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Inspection

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DESCRIPTION

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-49, "Tire Air Pressure"

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

RAX-5, "Inspection"

• Ball joint axial end play of suspension arm. Refer to

RSU-5, "Inspection"

• Shock absorber operation.
• Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
• Each of front lower link, rear lower link, radius rod, rear suspension member, suspension arm and shock

absorber 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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CAMBER

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WHEEL ALIGNMENT

RSU-7

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RSU

• If camber is exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt

(1) in front lower link (2).

CAUTION:

After adjusting camber, be sure to check toe-in.

- If camber is not still within the specification, inspect and replace

any damaged or worn suspension parts.

TOE-IN

• If toe-in is exceeds the standard value, adjust with adjusting bolt

(1) in rear lower link (2).

CAUTION:

• Be sure to adjust equally on right and left side with adjust-

ing bolt.

• When tightening the nut firmly and checking the torque, use

a wrench to prevent the turning of the bolt.

- If toe-in is not still within the specification, inspect and replace any

damaged or worn suspension parts.

- After toe-in adjustment, adjust neutral position of steering angle

sensor. Refer to

BRC-31, "Work Procedure"

Camber: Refer to

RSU-20, "Wheel Alignment"

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Toe-In: Refer to

RSU-20, "Wheel Alignment"

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RSU-8

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod (lower side). Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Set jack under rear lower link.

Loosen rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut (rear suspension member side), and then remove rear lower
link mounting bolt and nut (axle housing side) with power tool.

Slowly lower jack, then remove upper seat, coil spring and rubber seat from rear lower link.

Remove rear lower link adjusting bolt, eccentric disk, and nut (rear suspension member side), and remove
rear lower link.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing upper seat (1), align protrusion (B) on upper seat

inside to tabs (A) of vehicle side bracket (2).

• Match up rubber seat indentions and rear lower link grooves and

attach.

Upper seat

Coil spring

Rubber seat

Rear lower link

Rear suspension member

Radius rod

Front lower link

Eccentric disk

Adjusting bolt

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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RSU-10

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Separate stabilizer connecting rod (lower side). Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Set suitable jack under axle housing to relieve the coil spring tension.

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

Gradually lower the jack to remove it from front lower link.

Remove shock absorber assembly mounting nuts (upper side)
(

), and remove shock absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.

Shock absorber

Piston rod lock nut

Shock absorber mounting bracket

Bound bumper

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0135GB

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

RSU-11

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RSU

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.

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

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

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Disposal

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Set shock absorber 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.

: 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

Remove tire with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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

RSU-14,

"Exploded View"

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

RSU-14, "Exploded

View"

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

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

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Upper seat

Coil spring

Rubber seat

Rear lower link

Rear suspension member

Radius rod

Front lower link

Eccentric disk

Adjusting bolt

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0269GB

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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

Remove tire with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

Remove stabilizer bushing and stabilizer clamp. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Remove front lower link adjusting bolt, eccentric disk, and nut (rear suspension member side) with power
tool.

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

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

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Upper seat

Coil spring

Rubber seat

Rear lower link

Rear suspension member

Radius rod

Front lower link

Eccentric disk

Adjusting bolt

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0269GB

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REAR STABILIZER

RSU-15

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RSU

REAR STABILIZER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod.

CAUTION:

Apply a matching mark to identify the installation position.

Remove mounting bolts on stabilizer clamp and remove stabilizer bar with power tool.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Check the matching mark when installing.
• Tighten the mounting nut to the specified torque while holding a hexagonal part of stabilizer connecting rod

side.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer bushing, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer connecting rod for any deformation, crack or
damage. Replace if necessary.

Suspension arm

Stabilizer connecting rod

Stabilizer bar

Stabilizer bushing

Stabilizer clamp

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0268GB

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RSU-16

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM

REAR SUSPENSION ARM

Exploded View

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NOTE:
Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member. Refer to

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

Removal and Installation

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NOTE:
Remove suspension arm with rear suspension member. Refer to

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

REMOVAL

Remove rear suspension member. Refer to

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

Remove stabilizer connecting rod from suspension arm. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Remove suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to

RAX-7, "Removal and Installation"

Remove suspension arm from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Install stopper rubber to rear suspension member together with suspension arm.
• Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

• Never reuse suspension arm mounting nut.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage.
• Boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage.

Ball Joint Inspection

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

Swing Torque Inspection

Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

Suspension arm

Stopper rubber

Rear suspension member

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0141GB

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM

RSU-17

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RSU

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

If swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace suspension
arm assembly.

Axial End Play Inspection

Before measurement, 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 range, replace suspension arm assembly.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Swing torque

: Refer to

RSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

: Refer to

RSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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RSU-18

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

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

BR-40, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Avoid depressing brake pedal while caliper assembly is removed.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove center muffler. Refer to

EX-5, "Exploded View"

Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

Remove drive shaft. Refer to

RAX-9, "Exploded View"

Remove propeller shaft. Refer to

DLN-79, "Exploded View"

Remove harness from rear final drive and rear suspension member.

Remove rear final drive. Refer to

DLN-98, "Exploded View"

10. Separate the attachment between parking brake cable and vehicle and rear suspension member. Refer to

PB-6, "Exploded View"

11. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

12. Remove shock absorber (lower side). Refer to

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

13. Set suitable jack under rear suspension member.

14. Remove member stay.
15. Remove rear suspension member and rebound stopper.

16. Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, front lower link and

axle from vehicle as a unit.

17. Remove suspension arm. Refer to

RSU-16, "Exploded View"

18. Remove radius rod. Refer to

RSU-12, "Exploded View"

19. Remove front lower link. Refer to

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

Rebound stopper

Rear suspension member

Member stay

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

JPEIB0148GB

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