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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Loosen the rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension member side.
  2. Support the rear lower link by placing a suitable jack under the knuckle.
  3. Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tool.
    • Do not reuse the adjusting nut, use a new adjusting nut for installation.
  4. Slowly lower the jack to lower the rear lower link and coil spring.
  5. Remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring, and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
  6. Remove rear lower link bolt and nut from the suspension member side using power tool.
  7. Remove the rear lower link.
    Fig 1: Adjusting Toe-In Using Adjusting Bolt In Rear Lower Link
    G04902116Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.