Nissan Murano: Rear Suspension :: Removal and Installation / Rear Shock Absorber

Exploded View

1.	Rear shock absorber	2.	Piston rod lock nut	3.	Shock absorber insulator
4.	Bound bumper		Front

REMOVAL

Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Set a suitable jack under the rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.

WARNING:

Place a suitable jack under the outer end of the rear lower link.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the rear lower link with the suitable jack.

Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt (A) using power tool.

Gradually lower the suitable jack to separate the rear shock absorber from the rear lower link.

Remove the rear shock absorber nuts ().

Remove the rear shock absorber.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Perform the final tightening of the parts under unladen conditions with the tires on level ground.

Set the shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.

Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position () as shown to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).

• Wear gloves.

• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the compressed gas.

NOTE:

• Drill vertically in this direction () directly into the outer tube avoiding brackets.

• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

Position the drilled hole downward and drain the oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.