Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
Use CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
For removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the height sensor arm bracket bolt from the LH rear lower link.

Fig 1: Identifying Height Sensor Bolts And Height Sensor Arm Bracket Bolt
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Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension from the rear lower link.
WARNING: Do not compress the coil spring when setting the jack.

Fig 2: Setting Suitable Jack To Relieve Coil Spring Tension From Rear Lower Link
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Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member, using power tool.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lower Link Adjusting Bolt
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Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.

Fig 4: Lowering Suitable Jack To Release Coil Spring Tension
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Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear lower link.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Lower Link Adjusting Bolt
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