Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
If removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the spare wheel and tire assembly.
Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension and support the rear lower link.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Lower Links Using Jack
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Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member without removing the adjusting bolt and nut, using power tool.

Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Bolt And Rear Lower Link
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Remove the rear lower link pinch bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.
Slowly lower the rear lower link using the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear lower link.

Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Bolt And Rear Lower Link
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