Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Lower link

Exploded View

1. Rear suspension member
2. Lower link
3. Lower link deflector
4. Rubber washer (LH/RH)
5. Rear suspension arm

Front

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1.  Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Exploded View".
2.  Remove connecting rod. Refer to RSU-21, "Exploded View".
3.  Remove rear height sensor (if equipped). Refer to EXL-271, "Removal and Installation - Rear Height Sensor".
4. Set suitable jack under rear suspension arm to relieve the coil spring tension.
5. Remove lower link, nut, and bolt from rear suspension arm with power tool.
6. Remove lower link, nut, washer, and bolt from rear suspension member with power tool.
7. Remove lower link protector (if necessary).
8.  Perform the inspection after removal. Refer to RSU-17, "Inspection".

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

•  Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
•  After installation, perform headlamp initialization. Refer to EXL-223, "Diagnosis Procedure".
•  Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-70, "Work Procedure".
•  Perform the inspection after installation. Refer to RSU-17, "Inspection".

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check lower link and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace it if necessary.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".