NTB15-062b

Classification:
Reference:
FA15-003b
Date:
NTB15-062b
October 26, 2016
2014-2016 ROGUE; POPPING NOISE FROM
FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING
This bulletin has been amended throughout. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLE: 2014-2016 Rogue (T32)
APPLIED VIN:
2014 Rogue: All
2015-2016 Rogue: All VINs starting with a “5”
Example: 5N1AT2M(* *)FC xxxxxx
NOTE:
 This bulletin does not apply to Rogue vehicles with VINs starting with a “K” or
“J”.
 This bulletin does not apply to S35 series Rogue Select.
IF YOU CONFIRM
There is a popping noise from either the right or the left front coil springs when turning to
the right or left.
NOTE: Electronic chassis ears may be helpful in isolating this type of noise.
ACTION
Replace both front coil springs, strut mount bearings, and all other parts listed under
PARTS INFORMATION.

Position the coil springs as shown on pages 2-5.

Check the front end alignment, adjust to factory specifications as needed.
NOTE: Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section FSU – Front
Suspension, for strut coil spring removal, installation, and alignment information.
IMPORTANT: The Coil Spring Installation Guidelines section in this bulletin MUST
be followed in order for a correct repair to be performed.
Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are
properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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Parts to be replaced on both front strut assemblies are called out in Figure 1 below.
Strut top nut
Strut mount
bearing
Upper mount
Stabilizer connecting
rod nut
Dust boot
Front coil
spring
Steering knuckle nut
Figure 1
Old upper
mount has
“taller” X
New upper
mount has
“shorter” X
Figure 2
Figure 3
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Coil Spring Installation Guidelines
Front coil
spring
Single dot is
located above
two (2) dots
Replacement
spcoil
rings
springs
have two
have(2)
two
purple
(2)double
purple dots
Figure 4

With the coil spring installed, the single dot must be ABOVE the two dots
(see Figure 4).
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Coil Spring Installation Guidelines (continued)
Upper end
of strut
assembly
Spring seat
(part of
dust boot)
No gap
preferred, but
must be less
than 5 mm
Figure 5
End at top
of
coil spring
No gap
preferred, but
must be less
than 5 mm
Lower coil
spring
support
End at
bottom of
coil spring
Lower
spring seat
Figure 6
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Coil Spring Installation Guidelines (continued)
Make this measurement
as little as possible but it
must be no more than
3.5 mm
Spring
seat
edge
Spring seat
(part of
dust boot)
Gap
90°
Figure 7

The side edge of the upper coil spring, located 90° counter clockwise from the gap,
needs to be as little as possible but it must be no more than 3.5 mm from the edge
of the spring seat (see Figure 7).

If the measurement is greater than 3.5 mm, rotate the coil spring into the spring seat
(close the gap).
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
Front Coil Spring (FWD vehicles)
Front Coil Spring (AWD vehicles)
BEARING-STRUT (strut mount bearing)
INSUL STRT MNTG (upper mount)
SEAT-RUBBER, FRNT SPRING (dust boot)
NUT (steering knuckle nut)
NUT (strut top nut)
NUT (stabilizer connecting rod nut)
PART #
54010-9TA0D
54010-9TA1C
54325-8271R
54320-4BA0C
54034-4BA0C
01223-N2011
54588-JA005
QUANTITY
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding:
PFP
DESCRIPTION
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
Install Both Coil Springs, Strut Bearings,
Dust Boots, Upper Mounts, Check/Adjust
Front End Alignment
MX24AA
(1)
BC
32
(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the applicable Strut Bearing part
number (54325-*****) as the PFP.
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