Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Rear shock absorber
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- Rear suspension beam
- Shock absorber
- Bound bumper
- Bound bumper cover
- Washer
- Bushing
- Distance tube
- Bushing
- Washer
- Piston rod lock nut
- Cap
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Remove the rear shock tower access flap.
- Remove the cap from the rear shock absorber.
- Remove the piston rod lock nut (1).
NOTE:
To loosen the piston rod lock nut, hold the tip (A) of the piston
rod.
- Remove the washer and the bushing.

- Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension beam.
CAUTION:
- At this step, the jack must be set only for supporting the removal
procedure. For details on jacking
up the vehicle, refer to GI-31, "Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole
Lift".
- Do not damage the rear suspension beam with the jack.
- Make sure the rear suspension beam is stable when using the jack.
- Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.
- Remove the rear shock absorber.
- Remove the bushing, the distance tube, the washer, the bound bumper
cover, and the bound bumper
from the shock absorber.
- Inspect the components. Refer to RSU-10, "Inspection".
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- To install the bushings (1), securely insert the protrusion (A) into
the hole in the vehicle body.

- Install the washer (1) in the direction shown.
: Bushing side

- Perform the final tightening of the bolts and nuts under unladen
conditions with the tires on level ground.
- Hold the tip (A) of the piston rod. Tighten the piston rod lock nut (1)
to the specification.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the piston rod lock nut.

- When installing the cap, securely engage the cap groove (A) with
the flange on the vehicle body.

Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Shock Absorber
Check the following items and replace the parts if necessary.
- Check the shock absorber for oil leaks, deformation, cracks, and other
damage.
- Check the piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.
Bound Bumper, Bushing
Check for cracks and damage. Replace the parts if necessary.
Washer, Bound Bumper Cover, Distance Tube
- Check for cracks and damage. Replace the parts if necessary.
Disposal
- Set the shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
- Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position (
) from the
top as shown to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:
- Wear eye protection (safety glasses).
- Wear gloves.
- Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the compressed
gas.
NOTE:
- Drill vertically in this direction (
).
- Drill directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.
- The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.
(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)
- 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.
Exploded View
Upper rubber seat
Coil spring
Lower rubber seat
Rear suspension beam
Front
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension beam.
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Component parts location
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