Nissan Quest E52. Manual - part 1035

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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• Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Inspection"

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• After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the shock absorber.

Refer to 

RSU-12, "Disposal"

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Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber. 
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 (A) so that piston rod does not turn,
and remove piston rod lock nut (1).

3.

Remove mounting bracket and bound bumper from shock
absorber.

4.

Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Inspec-

tion"

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ASSEMBLY

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Secure the piston rod tip (A) so that piston rod does not turn, then

tighten the piston rod lock nut (1) to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

Never reuse piston rod lock nut.

• Never damage shock absorber piston rod when installing compo-

nents from shock absorber. 

• Perform inspection after assembly. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Mounting bracket

Check for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

Bound Bumper

Check 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.
• Oil leakage

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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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

2.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-49, "Work Procedure"

 (with VDC).

Disposal

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1.

Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.

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 show by arrow.
• 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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RADIUS ROD

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RADIUS ROD

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tire with power tool. Refer to 

WT-46, "Exploded View"

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2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

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3.

Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Separate shock absorber from front lower link. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Removal and Installation"

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5.

Separate front lower link from axle housing. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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6.

Loosen front lower link mounting bolt and nut from suspension member. Refer to 

RSU-15, "Removal and

Installation"

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7.

Remove radius rod mounting bolts and nuts from axle housing with power tool.

8.

Remove radius rod mounting bolt from rear suspension member with power tool, then remove radius rod.

9.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Inspection"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of fixing parts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

• Never reuse radius rod mounting nut.
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to 

RSU-13, "Inspection"

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Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

1.

Rear suspension member

2.

Radius rod

3.

Adjusting bolt

4.

Front lower link

5.

Eccentric disk

6.

Rear lower link

7.

Rubber seat

8.

Coil spring

9.

Upper seat

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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RADIUS ROD

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-120, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

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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-49, "Work Procedure"

 (with VDC).