Nissan Versa (N17): Rear shock absorber

Exploded View

1. Piston rod lock nut 2. Washer 3. Bushing 4. Distance tube 5. Bound bumper cover 6. Bound bumper 7. Shock absorber assembly 8. Rear suspension beam

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".

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Shock Absorber

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Shock absorber for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.
• Oil leakage

Bound Bumper, Bushing

Check for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

Washer, Bound Bumper Cover, Distance Tube

• Check for cracks and damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU "Inspection".

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 to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

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

NOTE:

• Drill vertically in this direction.
• Directly to 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.