Nissan Murano: Chassis and Body Maintenance / Axle and Suspension Parts
Inspection
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage.

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Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
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Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
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Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
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Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
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Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.

Inspection
FLUID LEVELVerify proper power steering fluid level.
Check power steering fluid level with engine stopped and the fluid temp between 0 – 30° C (32 – 86° F)...
Inspection
Check the following items, and replace the parts as necessary.Check drive shaft mounting points and drive shaft joint for looseness and other damage...
Other information:
Exploded View
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Rear shock absorber
2.
Piston rod lock nut
3.
Shock absorber insulator
4.
Bound bumper
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVALRemove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation...
Description
Washer switch is integrated with the combination switch (wiper and washer switch).
Combination switch (wiper and washer switch) switches polarity between front and rear washer operation to supply power and ground to the front and rear washer motor...