Nissan Murano: Rear Suspension :: Periodic Maintenance / Rear Suspension Assembly

Inspection

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

• Check the suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or damage. Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.

• Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.

• Check the wheelarch height. Refer to Wheelarch Height (Unladen*).

COMPONENT PART

Check the front suspension for the following:

• Check each component for looseness or play.

• Inspect each component for abnormal wear or damage.

Ball Joint Axial End Play

WARNING:

When moving the front tires up and down by hand, place a jack (A) at the rear floor jack lift point to stabilize the Nissan Murano vehicle or the vehicle could rock and fall off the lift resulting in serious personal injury or death.

1. Check ball joint boot for cracks or other damage. If there are cracks or other damage replace rear suspension arm.

2. Move axle side of rear suspension arm up and down by hand. Check there is no end play.

   

   CAUTION:

   • Do not depress brake pedal when measuring.

   • Do not perform with tires on level ground.

   • Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not apply excessive force.

Oil Leakage Inspection

• If oil (A) does not extend beyond the spring seat (B) or upper half (C) of strut/shock absorber (1), this is slight oil seepage and the strut/shock absorber should not be replaced.

  

• If oil (A) does extend beyond the spring seat (B) or upper half (C) of strut/shock absorber (1) as shown, perform the following.

  

  – Use a finger to touch the oil that has extended beyond the spring seat or upper half of strut/shock absorber.

  – If the oil layer is thick and contains large pieces of dust and debris, replace the strut/shock absorber.

  – If the oil is thin and does not contain large pieces of dust and debris, do not replace the strut/shock/ absorber.

  NOTE:

  If strut/shock absorber leakage is diagnosed in one strut/shock absorber, do not automatically replace both sides. Replace only the leaking strut/shock absorber.

STRUT/SHOCK ABSORBER ROD INSPECTION

Compress and extend the strut/shock absorber rod more than four times by hand. If abnormal resistance or sound is discovered, replace the strut/shock absorber.

SUSPENSION ARM

• Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.

• Check the rubber bushings for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm if necessary.

• Make sure that each cotter pin is installed (if equipped).

• Check the suspension ball joint for grease leaks and the ball joint dust cover for cracks or other damage.

• Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm if the ball stud is worn or the joint is hard to swing.

RADIUS ROD

• Check the radius rod for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.

• After installing the radius rod, check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment (Unladen*).

FRONT LOWER LINK

Check the front lower link for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.

UPPER AND LOWER RUBBER SEATS

Check the upper and lower rubber seats for deterioration or cracks and replace if necessary.

REAR LOWER LINK AND COIL SPRING

Check the rear lower link and coil spring for any deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if necessary.

REAR STABILIZER

Check the rear stabilizer and clamps for any deformation, cracks or damage and replace if necessary.

Check the rubber bushings for deterioration or cracks and replace if necessary.