Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Rear shock absorber

Exploded View

1. Rear suspension member
2. Upper seat
3. Coil spring
4. Lower seat
5. Rubber washer (LH/RH)
6. Rear suspension arm
7. Rear shock absorber

Front

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1.  Support the rear suspension arm using a suitable jack.

   CAUTION: Do not damage the rear suspension arm with the suitable jack.

2. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt and nut. Separate the shock absorber from the rear suspension arm.
3. Remove the upper bolt, nut, and shock absorber.
4. Inspect the components. Refer to RSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment".

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Do not reuse the lower shock absorber nut.

•  Perform the final tightening of nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

Disposal

1. Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully extracted.
2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

•  Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
•  Wear gloves.
•  Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the compressed gas.

NOTE:

•  Drill vertically in this direction ( ) directly into the outer tube avoiding brackets.
•  The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

A: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION: Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.