Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 672

COIL SPRING

RSU-7

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COIL SPRING

Exploded View

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Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle.

2.

Remove torque member mounting bolts. Hang torque member where it does not interfere with work. Refer
to 

BR-42, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

 (LHD), 

BR-86, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEM-

BLY : Exploded View"

 (RHD).

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

3.

Remove wheel sensor from axle housing. Refer to 

BRC-67, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

(with ABS), 

BRC-172, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with ESP).

4.

Set suitable jack under suspension arm.

5.

Remove shock absorber from suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

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6.

Remove lower link from suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

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7.

Remove upper link from suspension arm. Refer to 

RSU-11, "Exploded View"

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8.

Remove drive shaft. Refer to 

RAX-13, "Exploded View"

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9.

Remove coil spring from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Match up lower rubber seat indentions and suspension arm

grooves and attach.

• Install coil spring by aligning lower end of the large diameter side to

step between lower rubber seat and suspension arm.

• Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle

installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with
tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Adjust neutral position of 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 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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SEIA0636J

RSU-8

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

Exploded View

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Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle.

2.

Set suitable jack under suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension.

3.

Remove shock absorber. 

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check shock absorber for deformation, cracks, damage. Replace it if necessary.
• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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SUSPENSION ARM

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SUSPENSION ARM

Exploded View

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Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle.

2.

Remove torque member mounting bolts. Hang torque member where it dose not interfere with work. Refer
to 

BR-42, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

 (LHD), 

BR-86, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEM-

BLY : Exploded View"

 (RHD).

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

3.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

PB-7, "Removal and Installation"

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4.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from axle housing and lower link. Refer to 

BRC-67, "REAR

WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with ABS), 

BRC-172, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

(with ESP).

5.

Remove parking brake cable mounting bolt. Refer to 

PB-7, "Exploded View"

.

6.

Remove stabilizer link. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove height sensor (with xenon head lamp). Refer to 

EXL-180, "Exploded View"

.

8.

Set suitable jack under suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension.

9.

Remove coil spring from suspension arm. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Removal and Installation"

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10. Remove suspension arm from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Note the following and, install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen

conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Visual Inspection

Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTRE INSTALLATION

1.

Adjust neutral position of 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 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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3.

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to 

PB-2, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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RSU-10

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LOWER LINK

LOWER LINK

Exploded View

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Refer to 

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires from vehicle.

2.

Set suitable jack under suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension.

3.

Remove height sensor (with xenon headlamp). Refer to 

EXL-180, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove stabilizer link. Refer to 

RSU-12, "Exploded View"

. 

5.

Remove lower link from suspension arm.

6.

Remove lower link from suspension member.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing), under

unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Adjust neutral position of 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 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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