Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Radius Arm: Service and Repair
RADIUS ROD / REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove coil spring.
3. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from axle and suspension arm.
4. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
5. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link with power tool.
6. Loosen fixing bolt and nut of front lower link in side of suspension member.
7. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod.
8. Remove fixing bolt in rear suspension member side of radius rod with power tool, then remove radius rod from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, crack, or damage. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Tighten in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
Check wheel alignment.