suspension NISSAN TEANA 2003 Repair Manual

RSU-12
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)
FAC1021D
Axial end play: 0 mm (0 in)

RADIUS ROD
RSU-13
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RSU

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" .
SDIA2277E
SEIA0456E
SDIA2278E

RSU-14
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
RSU-15
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RSU

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" .
SEIA0333E

RSU-16
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.
SEIA0459E
SDIA2280E

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
RSU-17
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RSU

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" .

WT-1
ROAD WHEELS & TYRES
E SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
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SECTION WT
A
B
WT

ROAD WHEELS & TYRES
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 2
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 2
ROAD WHEEL ............................................................ 3
Inspection ................................................................. 3
ALUMINUM WHEEL ............................................. 3
STEEL WHEEL ..................................................... 3
ROAD WHEEL AND TYRE ASSEMBLY .................... 4Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type) ............... 4
REMOVAL ............................................................. 4
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ....................... 4
Rotation .................................................................... 5
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ........ 6
Road Wheel .............................................................. 6
Tyre ........................................................................... 6

WT-2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartBES0004G
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
FAX-5
, RAX-3WT-3

WT-4
WT-6WT-6—
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WT-6
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
Refer to TYRES in this chart.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.
NVH in FAX, RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Out-of-round
Imbalance
Incorrect tyre pressure
Uneven tyre wear
Deformation or damage
Non-uniformity
Incorrect tyre size
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
TYRES
ROAD WHEELS
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKE
STEERING
SymptomTYRESNoise××××××× ×× ××××
Shake×××××× ××× ××××
Vibration× ××× × ×
Shimmy×××××××××× × ××
Judder×××××× ××× × ××
Poor quality ride
or handling×××××× ××× ×
ROAD WHEELNoise××× × ××× ×××
Shake××× × ××× ×××
Shimmy, judder××× × ××× ××
Poor quality ride
or handling××× × ×××