Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Suspension » Rear suspension (RSU)
Coil spring

Exploded View

1. Upper rubber seat 2. Coil spring 3. Lower rubber seat 4. Rear suspension beam

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies using power tool. Refer to WT "Adjustment".
2. Position a suitable jack under rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

• Place the jack in the center of the suspension beam.
• Do not damage the suspension beam with jack.

3. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to RSU "Removal and Installation".
4. Slowly lower jack, then remove upper rubber seat, coil spring and lower rubber seat from rear suspension beam.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Install the lower rubber seat (A) to the rear suspension beam mounting hole (B).
• Match up lower rubber seat indentions and rear suspension beam grooves and attach.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check rubber seat and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU "Inspection".

Precautions

Wheel alignment

Rear shock absorber

Coil spring

Rear suspension beam