Murano AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
SHOCK ABSORBER / REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly with Dower tool.
3. Remove mounting seal bracket fixing nuts of shock absorber upper side with power tool and remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary.
Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary.
Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
Check seal of mount seal bracket. If any crack, deformation or deterioration is found, replace the mount seal bracket as assembly.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment.
SHOCK ABSORBER / DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION: Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in vise.
2. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.
3. Remove outer washer, bushing A, distance tube, mounting seal bracket, bushing B and bound bumper cover from shock absorber.
4. Remove bound bumper from bound bumper cover.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Bound bumper and Bushing
Check bound bumper and bushing for cracks, deformation or other damage. Replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.