suspension INFINITI QX4 2001 Factory Workshop Manual

SRA645A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBSU0028Refer to ªRemoval and Installationº, ªREAR SUSPENSIONº,
SU-17.
When installing coil spring, pay attention to its direction.
Be sure spring rubber seat is not twisted and has not slipped
off when installing coil spring.
INSPECTIONNBSU0029ICheck coil spring for yield, deformation and cracks.
ICheck shock absorber for oil leakage, cracks and deformation.
ICheck all rubber parts for wear, cracks and deformation.
Replace if necessary.
Upper Link, Lower Link and Panhard Rod
INSPECTIONNBSU0030Check for cracks, distortion and other damage. Replace if
necessary.
SRA898
BUSHING REPLACEMENTNBSU0031Check for cracks and other damage. Replace with suitable tool if
necessary.
IRemove bushing with suitable tool.
SRA900
When installing bushing, apply a coat of 1% soapy water to
outer wall of bushing.
Always install new bushing.
Do not tap end face of bushing directly with a hammer.
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
AT
TF
PD
AX
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
REAR SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Shock Absorber (Cont'd)
SU-19

INSTALLATIONNBSU0032When installing each link, pay attention to direction of nuts
and bolts.
When installing each rubber part, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition with tires on ground.
SRA766A
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNBSU0033IWhen removing and installing stabilizer bar, fix portion A.
SFA449BA
IInstall stabilizer bar with ball joint socket properly placed.
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (REAR)NBSU0034
Suspension type5-link type rigid with coil spring
Shock absorber typeDouble-acting hydraulic
StabilizerStandard equipment
REAR SUSPENSION
Upper Link, Lower Link and Panhard Rod (Cont'd)
SU-20