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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.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.
  2. Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to "STABILIZER BAR ".
  3. Set a suitable jack under the rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.
    NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 1: Identifying Jack Under Rear Lower Link
    G04902120
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower end bolt.
    NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Upper And Lower End Bolts
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  5. Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from the front lower link and rear suspension member using power tool.
  6. Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle side using power tool.
    NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
    Fig 3: Locating Front Lower Link Pinch Nut And Bolt
    G04902131
  7. Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft hammer.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.
  8. Remove the front lower link.
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