Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
Remove the front tires from the vehicle, using power tool.
Remove the undercover, using power tool.
On 4WD models, remove the front final drive, then support the drive shafts, using suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the stabilizer bar brackets and reposition the stabilizer bar. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the cotter pins at the steering outer sockets.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the cotter pins.
Loosen the outer socket nuts.
Remove the steering outer sockets from the steering knuckles, using Tool, then remove the nuts.
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the outer socket boots.
- Do not damage the outer socket threads. Thread the ball joint nut onto the end of the outer socket during removal.
Fig 1: Identifying Steering Outer Socket
Remove the high-pressure and low-pressure piping from the steering gear assembly, then drain the fluid from the piping.

Fig 2: Identifying High-Pressure And Low-Pressure Piping
Remove the bolt from the lower joint of the lower joint shaft, then separate the lower joint from the steering gear assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage the lower joint.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Bolt (Lower Side) Of Lower Joint
Remove the nuts and bolts of the steering gear assembly, using power tool, then remove the steering gear assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Checking Mounting Nuts