suspension NISSAN TIIDA 2009 Service User Guide

FSU-16< SERVICE INFORMATION >
STABILIZER BAR
STABILIZER BAR
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305870
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to PS-9, " Removal and Installation " .
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove the nut on the lower side of stabilizer connec ting rod using power tool, and then remove stabilizer
connecting rod from stabilizer bar.
4. If necessary remove stabilize connecting rod upper nut using power tool. Separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut.
5. Loose steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-195, " Component " .
8. Set jack under front suspension member.
9. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay.
10. Gradually lower front suspension member in order to remove stabilizer bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to lower it too far. (Do not over load the
links.)
11. Remove the bolts of stabilizer clamp, and then remove stabilizer clamp and stabilizer bushing.
12. Remove stabilizer bar.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check stabilizer bar, stabilizer connecting rod, stabilizer bushing, and stabilizer clamp for deformation, cracks,
and damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torques, refer to FSU-10, " Component " .
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A) SGIA1298E
WEIA0181E
WEIA0182E

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Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect. Corr
ect or replace if necessary. L = Lubricate.
(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, change (not just inspect) oil (exc. LSD) at
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months, and change LSD gear oil every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months.
(2) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deteriorati on with CON-
SULT-III every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. If CONSULT-III is not available, change (not just
inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will
damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
(3) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Schedule 2 INFOID:0000000004305186
Emission Control System Maintenance CVT fluid NOTE (2) I I
MA-38
(RE0F08A) MA-39
(RE0F08B)
Steering gear & link-
age, axle & suspen-
sion parts I I I I
MA-48 ,
PS- 12
Tire rotation NOTE (3)
MA-46Front drive shaft boots I I I I
MA-49Exhaust system I I I I
MA-37In-cabin microfilter R R
MA-37Brake pads, rotors,
drums & linings I I I I MA-47 MA-47
Manual transaxle oil or
automatic transaxle fluid NOTE (1) I I MA-43
(RS5F91R) MA-44
(RS6F94R)
MA-44 (A/T)
CVT fluid NOTE (2) I I MA-38
(RE0F08A)
MA-39
(RE0F08B)
Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts I I I I
MA-48 ,
PS-12 Tire rotation NOTE (3)
MA-46Front drive shaft boots I I I I
MA-49Exhaust system I I I I
MA-37In-cabin microfilter R R
MA-37

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(1) Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Flui
d NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the
NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty .
(2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts I I
MA-48 ,
PS-12 Tire rotation NOTE (2)
MA-46Front drive shaft boots I I I I
MA-49Exhaust system I I
MA-37In-cabin microfilter R R R R
MA-37

MA-48< SERVICE INFORMATION >
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Check lining thickness.
Drum Inner Diameter Inspection
Check inner diameter of brake drum.
Measurement area: lining contact surface (center)
Wheel Cylinder Leakage Inspection
• Check wheel cylinder for brake fluid leakage.
• Check for wear, damage, and looseness. If any non-standard con-
dition is found, replace it.
Other Inspections
Check the following:
• Inside of the drum for excessive wear, damage, and cracks.
• Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
• Shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
• Return spring for sagging.
• Check back plate for damage, cracks, and deforma tion. Replace back plate as necessary.
Replace applicable part as necessary.
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Axle and Suspension Parts INFOID:0000000004305217
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage. Standard thickness (A) : Refer to
BR-40, " Rear Drum Brake "
Repair limit thickness (A) : Refer to
BR-40, " Rear Drum Brake "
SBR021A
Standard inner diameter : Refer to
BR-40, " Rear
Drum Brake "
Repair limit inner diameter : Refer to
BR-40, " Rear
Drum Brake "
SBR022A
WFIA0528E
SMA525A

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHN
ESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000004305930
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
× : ApplicableReference pagePS-13PS-13PS-6PS-6PS-6PS-9
PS-12
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PS-13PS-9PS-9PS-13
FAX-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FSU-6, "
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
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FAX-5, "
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BR-5, "
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" Possible cause and SUSPECTED
PARTS
Outer/Inner socket ball joint swinging torque
Outer/Inner socket ball joint end play
Steering wheel play
Steering gear pinion rotating torque
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting loosenesss
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
WHEEL HUB
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
Symptom Noise
× × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × × × × ×
Shimmy × × × × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × × × ×

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• Check front wheel turning angle after toe-in inspection. Place front
wheels on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands.
Check the maximum inner and outer wheel turning angles for LH
and RH road wheels.
• With the engine at idle, turn steering wheel from full left stop to full right stop and measure the turning angles.
• Measure rack stroke if angles are outside the specified value.
• Disassemble steering gear assembly to check the cause that rack stroke is outside of the standard.
• Steering angles are not adjustabl e. Check steering gear assembly,
steering column assembly and front suspension components for
wear or damage if any of the turning angles are different from the
specified value. Replace any of them, if any non-standard condi-
tion exists.
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305932
REMOVAL NOTE:
When reconnecting spiral cable, secure cable with a tape so that case and rotating part keep aligned. This will
omit neutral position alignment procedure during spiral cable installation.
1. Set front wheels to straight-ahead position.
2. Remove driver air bag module. Refer to SRS-34 .
3. Remove steering wheel lock nut after steering is locked.
4. Remove steering wheel.
INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Rotation " .
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) mounting nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
7. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-11, " Removal and Installation " .
8. Remove mounting bolts and nuts of steering gear assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Clean mounting surface on the body side of lower dash seal when installing steering gear assembly.
• Check wheel alignment under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Refer to FSU-7, " Wheel Align-
ment Inspection " .
1. Steering gear assembly 2. Washer 3. Lower dash seal
4. Heat insulator 5. Front suspension member
Refer to GI-7 for the symbols.
SGIA1298E

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RAX-5
RSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
" Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
REAR SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom REAR AXLE Noise
× × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × ×
Shimmy × × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × ×

WHEEL HUB
RAX-5
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WHEEL HUB
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service INFOID:0000000004305854
• Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.
• Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play as shown.
REAR WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION • Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is within specification.
• Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.
• Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play e xceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does not
turn smoothly. Refer to RAX-5, " Removal and Installation " .
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not requ ire maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted,
replace the wheel hub assembly.
• Growling noise is emitted from th e wheel hub bearing during operation.
• Wheel hub bearing dr ags or turns roughly.
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004305855
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL 1. Remove tires from vehicle using power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-32 .
CAUTION: SMA525A
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Rear suspension beam 2. Back plate 3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly WDIA0360E

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CONTENTS
REAR SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary fo r Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Rear Su spension ......................... ......3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ......4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......5 REAR SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY .................... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... .....6
Wheel AlignmentInspection ................................. .....6
Component .......................................................... .....8
SHOCK ABSORBER ......................................... 9
Removal and Installation ..................................... .....9
COIL SPRING ................................................... 11
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....11
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM ............................ 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 13
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ............................... ....13
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ....13