Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the rear suspension assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the connecting rod bracket from the suspension arm using power tools.
- Remove the two suspension arm bolts and nuts from the suspension member side of the suspension arm using power tools.
- Remove the ball joint cotter pin and lock nut using power tools.
- Discard the cotter pin, use a new cotter pin for installation.
- Remove the suspension arm from the knuckle using Tool.
Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
CAUTION:- Do not damage ball joint when removing.
- While using Tool, temporarily tighten the nut so as not to damage screw threads.