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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
  3. Remove connecting rod upper joints from stabilizer bar using power tool. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    • Swing stabilizer bar down, repositioning it out of the way to access shock absorber lower mount.
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut using power tool.
  5. Remove the three shock absorber upper mounting nuts using power tool.
  6. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.
    • Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for removal.
      Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber (Lower And Upper) Bolts And Nuts
      G04899150Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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