M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
Exploded View RSU-7 (Part 2)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with a power tool.
2. Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
3. Remove connecting rod mounting bracket from suspension arm with a power tool.
4. Remove mounting nuts and bolts between suspension arm and rear suspension member.
5. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
6. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION: Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
coming off.
7. Remove suspension arm and stopper rubber from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
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Installation is the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque. Refer to Exploded View RSU-7.
CAUTION: Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
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Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground.
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Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment.
Inspection After Removal
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
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Check suspension arm and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.
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Check boot of ball joint for cracks or damage, and also for grease leakage. If a malfunction is detected, replace suspension arm.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection
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Hook spring balance at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud begins
moving.
Standard value