Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the suspension arm nuts.
Do not reuse the front lower link nuts.
Do not reuse the rear lower link nuts.

When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use the locating pins to align the rear suspension member to the vehicle body.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Locating Pin
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When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear coil springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point out toward the wheel and tire.

Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring Rubber Seat And Installing Mark
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To connect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses, the lock ring must be fully seated in the fitting. Insert the hose (B) into the lock ring (A) until the lock ring is touching the hose as shown below. Pull on the hose to check that it is securely inserted.

Fig 3: Inserting Hose Into Lock Ring
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Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts for the links under unladen condition with the tires on level ground. Unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
Check the wheel alignment. Refer to "WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION ".
Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION: SPECIAL REPAIR REQUIREMENT ".
Adjust the parking brake. Refer to "ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ".