Rear Suspension Member: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Altima, 2003 Nissan Altima, and 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Refer to Figure
while performing the following procedure.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Disconnect parking brake cable at front end. Remove brake caliper assemblies and rotors. Disconnect ABS sensor.
- Remove center exhaust tube and muffler.
- Remove upper end nuts of shock absorber.
- Remove suspension member mounting nuts. Then draw out rear axle and rear suspension assembly.
- Remove fixing bolts and nuts of member stay, then remove member stay from vehicle and suspension member.
NOTE:
Leave brake line connected to brake caliper. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out. Do not pull or twist brake hose.