Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 670

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

FSU-17

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REMOVAL

Refer to the procedure from 1 to 13 in 

FSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

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INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the vehicle installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the front suspension member for significant deformation, cracks, or damages. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-78, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING

ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

 (with ESP).

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

.

1.

Strut mounting insulator

2.

Strut mounting bearing

3.

Bound bumper

4.

Coil spring

5.

Lower rubber seat

6.

Strut 

7.

Cap

8.

Steering knuckle

9.

Stabilizer connecting rod

10. Stabilizer clamp

11. Stabilizer bushing

12. Stabilizer bar

13. Front suspension member

14. Rebound stopper insulator

15. Transverse link

16. Rebound stopper

17. Front suspension member stay

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

FSU-18

< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) 

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Ball Joint

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Wheel Height

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Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

–1

°

 10

′

 (–1.17

°

)

Nominal

–0

°

 25

′

 (–0.42

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 20

′

 (0.33

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 33

′

 (0.55

°

) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

3

°

 55

′

 (3.92

°

)

Nominal

4

°

 40

′

 (4.67

°

)

Maximum

5

°

 25

′

 (5.42

°

)

Left and right difference

0

°

 45

′

 (0.75

°

) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

9

°

 40

′

 (6.67

°

)

Nominal

10

°

 25

′

 (10.42

°

)

Maximum

11

°

 10

′

 (11.17

°

)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

 1 mm (0.04 in)

Nominal

2 mm (0.08 in)

Maximum

3 mm (0.12 in)

Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

0

°

 02

′

 30

″

 (0.04

°

)

Nominal

0

°

 05

′

 (0.08

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 07

′

 30

″

 (0.13

°

)

Swing torque

Transverse link

0.5 – 3.4 N·m (0.06 – 0.34 kg-m, 5 – 30 in-lb)

Measurement on spring balance

Transverse link

13.5 – 91.9 N (1.4 – 9.4 kg, 3 – 21 lb)

Axial end play

0 mm (0 in)

Tire

215/65R16

215/60R17

Front (Hf)

762 mm (30.00 in)

763 mm (30.04 in)

SFA818A

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CONTENTS

REAR SUSPENSION

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

2

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

2

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precautions for Suspension  ......................................

3

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................

4

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY  .....................

4

Inspection and Adjustment ........................................

4

WHEEL ALIGNMENT ..........................................

5

Wheel Alignment Inspection ......................................

5

Adjustment ................................................................

6

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..................................

7

COIL SPRING ......................................................

7

Exploded View  ..........................................................

7

Removal and Installation ...........................................

7

Inspection ..................................................................

7

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER  ...............................

8

Exploded View  ..........................................................

8

Removal and Installation ...........................................

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Inspection ..................................................................

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SUSPENSION ARM ............................................

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Exploded View  ..........................................................

9

Removal and Installation ...........................................

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Inspection ..................................................................

9

LOWER LINK  ....................................................

10

Exploded View .........................................................

10

Removal and Installation  .........................................

10

Inspection ................................................................

10

UPPER LINK  .....................................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

11

Removal and Installation  .........................................

11

Inspection ................................................................

11

REAR STABILIZER  ..........................................

12

Exploded View .........................................................

12

Removal and Installation  .........................................

12

Inspection ................................................................

12

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER .......................

13

Exploded View .........................................................

13

Removal and Installation  .........................................

13

Inspection ................................................................

13

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ...............

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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ...................

14

Exploded View .........................................................

14

Removal and Installation  .........................................

14

Inspection ................................................................

15

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

16

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

16

Wheel Alignment  .....................................................

16

Wheel Height  ...........................................................

16

RSU-2

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

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: Applicable

Reference page

RSU-14

RSU-8

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RSU-14

RSU-5

RSU-12

NVH in DLN

 section

NVH in DLN

 section

NVH in RAX and RSU sections

NVH in WT 

section

NVH in WT 

section

NVH in RAX 

section

NVH in BR 

section

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Symptom

REAR SUSPENSION

Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Judder 

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Poor quality ride or 
handling

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