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
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT
"Adjustment".
- Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC "REAR WHEEL SENSOR
: Removal and
Installation".
- 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.
- Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.
- Remove trunk side finisher. Refer to INT "TRUNK SIDE FINISHER : Removal
and Installation".
- Remove the upper shock absorber nut, washer and bushing.
- Remove shock absorber assembly.
- 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
- Set shock absorber horizontally to the ground with the piston rod fully
extracted.
- 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.
Inspection
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
The adjustment mechanisms of camber and toe-in are not included.
If camber and toe-in is outside the standard, check front
suspension parts for wear and dama ...
Exploded View
1. Upper rubber seat 2. Coil spring 3. Lower rubber seat
4. Rear suspension beam
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the wheel and tire assemblies using power tool. Refe ...
Other materials:
Specifications
Engine
This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.
Wheels and tires
Dimensions and weights
...
Diagnosis and repair workflow
Workflow
OVERALL SEQUENCE
DETAILED FLOW
1.INTERVIEW CUSTOMER
Interview the customer to obtain as much information as possible about the
conditions and environment under
which the malfunction occurred.
>> GO TO 2.
2.SYMPTOM CHECK
Verify symptoms.
>> GO TO 3.
3.CHECK FOR DT ...