NISSAN TEANA 2003 Service Manual

SHOCK ABSORBER
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SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:56210
Removal and InstallationBES00044
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove shock absorber lower end bolt.
4. Gradually lower the jack to remove it from rear lower link.
5. Remove shock absorber assembly upper end nuts, and then
remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.

Check for oil leakage. Replace if there are.

Check seals of mounting seal bracket for cracks, deformation,
and peeling. Replace mounting seal bracket as an assembly, if
there are.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of shock absorber lower bolt (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions, with tires
on level ground if removing suspension. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with VDC.
Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
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SHOCK ABSORBER

Disassembly and AssemblyBES00045
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber assem-
bly.
1. Wrap a shop cloth on the bottom of shock absorber, and then secure shock absorber in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not secure the cylindrical part of shock absorber in the vise.
2. Remove piston rod lock nut while securing end of piston rod so
as not to rotate piston rod.
3. Remove outer washer, bushing (upper), distance tube, mounting
seal bracket, bushing (lower), bound bumper cover, and bound
bumper from shock absorber.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound Bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper cover and bushing for cracks and damage. Replace if there are.
Shock Absorber

Check shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.

Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion. Replace if there are.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" for tighten-
ing torque.
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
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SUSPENSION ARM
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SUSPENSION ARMPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationBES00046
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing, and then disconnect sensor harness and sensor harness
bracket from suspension arm. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove mounting bolts of connecting rod mounting bracket, then remove connecting rod mounting
bracket from suspension arm. Refer to RSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
4. Set a jack under rear lower link to relive the coil spring tension.
5. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen suspension arm mounting nut of axle housing.
6. Remove suspension arm from axle housing so as not to damage ball joint boot using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool), and then remove axle housing from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
7. Remove nuts and bolts of suspension arm and rear suspension member.
8. Remove suspension arm from the vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection

Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace suspension arm
if there are.

Check ball joint boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease. Replace suspension arm if there are.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
CAUTION:
Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement before measuring.

Hook a spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Make sure
that spring balance measurement value is within the specified
range when ball stud begins moving.

Replace suspension arm if value is outside the standard.Swing torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Spring scale measurement:
8.06 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.50 kg, 1.83 - 12.3 lb)
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SUSPENSION ARM

Rotating Torque Inspection

Install the nut to the ball stud, and make sure that rotating torque
is within the standard using the preload gauge [SST].

Replace suspension arm if value is outside the standard.
Axial End Play Inspection

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

Replace suspension arm if value is outside the standard.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

When installing connecting rod mounting bracket, be careful with the installation direction.

Perform final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
suspension arm. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" . Rotating torque:
0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
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Axial end play: 0 mm (0 in)

RADIUS ROD
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RADIUS RODPFP:55110
Removal and InstallationBES00047
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing, and then disconnect sensor harness from suspension arm.
Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
3. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
4. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle housing side of radius rod.
5. Remove fixing bolt in axle housing side of shock absorber
assembly. Refer to RSU-9, "
SHOCK ABSORBER" .
6. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle housing side of front lower
link. Refer to RSU-14, "
FRONT LOWER LINK" .
7. Remove mounting bolt in the rear suspension member side of
radius rod, and then remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace radius rod if necessary.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform the final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when remov-
ing radius rod and front lower link. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
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FRONT LOWER LINK

FRONT LOWER LINKPFP:55110
Removal and InstallationBES00048
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing, and then disconnect sensor harness from suspension arm.
Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
3. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
4. Remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle. Refer to RSU-9, "
SHOCK ABSORBER" .
5. Remove mounting nut and bolt between front lower link and axle housing.
6. Remove mounting nut and bolt between front lower link and rear suspension member.
7. Remove front lower link from vehicle.
8. Remove front lower link protector.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front lower link and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace front lower link as an
assembly if there are.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform the final tightening each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
front lower link and shock absorber assembly. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING
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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRINGPFP:551B0
Removal and InstallationBES00049
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relive coil spring tension.
3. Loosen mounting bolt and nut in rear suspension member side of rear lower link, and then remove mount-
ing nut and bolt in axle housing side.
4. Gradually lower jack to remove upper seat, coil spring, and rubber seat from rear lower link.
5. Remove mounting bolt and nut in rear suspension member side of rear lower link, and then remove rear
lower link from suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing, and coil spring for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace rear lower
link if necessary.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Make sure that upper seat is installed as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Securely engage upper seat body side bracket tabs (3) with
upper seat inside protrusion as shown in the figure before
installing.

Install while aligning rubber seat with rear lower link dent.
CAUTION:
Install coil spring with identification paint facing up.

Perform final tightening of each of parts, under unladen condi-
tions, which were removed when removing rear lower link and
coil spring. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel
Alignment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking
the wheel alignment for models with VDC. Refer to BRC-40,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BARPFP:54611
Removal and InstallationBES0004A
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove mounting nut on lower side of connecting rod.
3. If necessary remove mounting nut on upper side of connecting rod. Remove connecting rod from mount-
ing bracket of suspension arm.
4. Remove bolts, and then remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer
bushing.
5. Remove nuts, and then remove connecting rod mounting
bracket from suspension arm.
6. Remove stabilizer bar from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer bushing, stabilizer clamp, stabilizer connecting rod, and stabilizer connecting
rod mounting bracket for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

When installing stabilizer connecting rod mount bracket, be careful with the installation direction.
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationBES0004B
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing, and then disconnect sensor harness from suspension arm and
suspension member. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-33, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove main muffler and center muffler. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
5. Remove stabilizer bar. Refer to RSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
6. Remove parking brake cable (rear cables) from rear suspension member and body. Refer to PB-2,
"PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM" .
7. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
8. Remove mounting nuts on lower side of shock absorber assembly.
9. Set jack under rear suspension member.
10. Remove rear suspension member mounting nuts, and then remove rebound stopper.
11. Gradually lower jack to remove rear suspension member, suspension arm, radius rod, and front lower link
from vehicle as a unit.
12. Remove nuts and bolts, and remove suspension arm, radius rod, and front lower link from rear suspen-
sion member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION

Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to RSU-7, "Component" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

Perform final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
rear suspension member. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" .

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with VDC.
Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .

Check for the following after finishing work.
–Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-2, "On-Vehicle Inspection" .
–Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-33, "WHEEL SENSORS" .

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)BES0004C
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointBES0004D
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)BES0004E
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.Tire size 215/55R17 205/65R16
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 10′ (–1.17°)–1° 07′ (–1.12°)
Nominal –0° 40′ (–0.67°)–0° 37′ (–0.62°)
Maximum –0° 10′ (–0.17°)–0° 07′ (–0.12°)
Total toe-in Distance Minimum 1.2 mm (0.047 in) 1.2 mm (0.047 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.110 in) 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
Maximum 4.4 mm (0.173 in) 4.4 mm (0.173 in)
Swing torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance (at cotter pin mounting hole) 8.06 - 54.8 N (0.83 - 5.50 kg, 1.83 - 12.3 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Tire size 205/65R16 215/55R17
Front (Hf)721 mm
(28.39 in)718 mm
(28.27 in)
Rear (Hr)702 mm
(27.64 in)698 mm
(27.48 in)
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