Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Suspension » Rear suspension (RSU) » Rear shock absorber
Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT "Adjustment".
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
3. 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.
4. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.
5. Remove trunk side finisher. Refer to INT "TRUNK SIDE FINISHER : Removal and Installation".
6. Remove the upper shock absorber nut, washer and bushing.
7. Remove shock absorber assembly.
8. Remove bushing, distance tube, bound bumper cover, and bound bumper from shock absorber assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

• Hold the head (A) of shock absorber piston rod (1) to keep it from rotating, and tighten piston rod lock nut.
• Perform inspection after installation. Refer to RSU "Inspection".
• After replacing the shock absorber, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the shock absorber. Refer to RSU "Disposal".

Removal and Installation

Inspection

Disposal