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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
  2. Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Set a suitable jack under the rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
    NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 1: Supporting Rear Lower Links Using Jack
    G04902120Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower end bolt.
    NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Upper And Lower End Bolts
    G04912331Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from the front lower link and rear suspension member using power tool.
  6. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle side using power tool.
    NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
  7. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft hammer.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
  8. Remove the front lower link.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Lower Link Pinch Nut And Bolt
    G04902131Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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