Nissan Versa (N17): Rear suspension beam

Exploded View

1. Rear suspension beam

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies using power tool. Refer to WT "Adjustment".
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
3. Remove brake hose and brake pipe from rear suspension beam. Refer to BR "REAR : Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the rear drum brake assemblies. Refer to BR "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove parking brake cable from rear suspension beam. Refer to PB"Removal and Installation".
6. 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.

7. Remove shock absorber bolts (lower side). Refer to RSU "Removal and Installation".
8. Remove coil spring. Refer to RSU "Removal and Installation".
9. Remove rear suspension beam bolts and nuts.
10. Slowly lower jack, remove rear suspension beam from vehicle body.

CAUTION: While lowering the rear suspension beam with the jack, be sure to maintain the stability of the jack.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam installation position (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View".
• Adjust parking brake. Refer to PB "Inspection and Adjustment".
• Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU "Inspection".

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.

Wheelarch Height

Measure value under unladen* conditions.

*: Fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.