Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 1023

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Inspection and Adjustment

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COMPONENT PART

Check the conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear, damage)

are normal.

SHOCK ABSORBER

Check the shock absorber for oil leaks or damage. Replace the components if necessary. 

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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 lubricants 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-73, "Tire Air Pressure"

.

• Wheels for runout, deformation, cracks, or other damage. Refer to 

WT-63, "Inspection"

.

• Wheel bearings for axial end play. Refer to 

RAX-6, "Inspection"

 (FWD), 

RAX-14, "Inspection"

 (AWD).

• Shock absorbers for proper operation.

• Each suspension component for cracks, looseness, deformation, and other damages.

• Wheelarch height. Refer to 

RSU-27, "Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)"

.

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. Refer to 

RSU-27, "Wheel Alignment

(Unladen*

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.

• 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

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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1. If camber is outside the standard value, adjust with adjusting

bolt (1) in lower link (2).

CAUTION:

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

2. After adjustment tighten the lower link nut to specification. Refer to 

RSU-18, "Exploded View"

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TOE-IN

1. If toe-in is not within the specification, adjust with adjusting bolt

(1) in suspension arm (2).

CAUTION:

• Be sure to adjust equally on RH and LH side with adjust-

ing bolt.

• When tightening the nut firmly and checking the torque,

use a wrench to prevent turning the bolt.

2. After adjustment tighten the rear suspension arm nut to specification. Refer to 

RSU-17, "Exploded View"

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• 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-68, "Work Procedure"

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Camber: Refer to 

RSU-27, "Wheel Alignment (Un-

laden*

1

)"

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Toe-In: Refer to 

RSU-27, "Wheel Alignment (Un-

laden*

1

)"

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COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

COIL SPRING

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation - FWD

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-67, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the bolt and separate the rear wheel sensor from the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to 

BRC-131,

"REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

• Failure to separate the rear wheel sensor from the wheel hub and bearing may result in damage

to the rear wheel sensor.

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

sensor harness.

3. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving the brake hose attached. Position brake caliper aside

with wire. Refer to 

BR-47, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

4. Put alignment marks on the disc brake rotor and on wheel hub and bearing. Remove the disc brake rotor.

CAUTION:

Do not drop the disc brake rotor.

5. Support the rear suspension arm using a suitable jack.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the rear suspension arm with the suitable jack.

6. Remove the stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to 

RSU-23, "Exploded View"

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7. Separate the parking brake cable from the rear suspension arm. Refer to 

PB-7, "Exploded View"

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8. Separate the rear height sensor arm from the bracket (if equipped).
9. Remove the rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut. Separate the rear shock absorber from the rear sus-

pension arm. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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10. Remove the upper link bolt and nut from the rear suspension arm. Separate the upper link from the rear

suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-17, "Exploded View"

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1.

Upper seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Lower seat

4.

Arm bushing stopper (LH/RH)

5.

Rear suspension arm

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