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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove wheel opening shield.
  3. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.
  4. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using Tool.
    • Support lower link with jack.
      1. Tool number: ST29020001 (J24319-01) 
    Fig 1: Separating Upper Link Ball Joint Stud From Steering Knuckle Using Tool (ST29020001)
    G02386059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove upper link mounting bolts and nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Link Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G02386060Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.