Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Removal and installation

Periodic maintenance

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY On-vehicle Service Check the suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or damage. Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. Retighten all nuts a ...

Rear lower link & coil spring

Removal and Installation Removal Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment". Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut at the rear suspensio ...

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Front stabilizer
Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove the steering gear and linkage. Refer to ST-26, "Removal and Installation". Remove the nuts on the upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod Remove the stabilizer clamp bolts. Remove the front stabilizer from the vehicle INSPECTION AFTER ...

Squeak and rattle trouble diagnoses
Work Flow CUSTOMER INTERVIEW Interview the customer if possible, to determine the conditions that exist when the noise occurs. Use the Diagnostic Worksheet during the interview to document the facts and conditions when the noise occurs and any customer's comments; refer to IP-6, "Diagnosti ...

Shock absorber
Removal and Installation REMOVAL Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-60, "Adjustment". Set a jack under rear lower link to relieve the rear suspension spring tension. Remove the rear shock absorber lower nut and bolt with a power tool. Gradually lower t ...