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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 using power tool.
  2. Remove lower shock absorber bolt and nut using power tool.
  3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod lower nut using power tool, then separate connecting rod from lower link. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  4. For 4WD models, remove the drive shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolt From Front LH Lower Link
    G04902072
  6. Remove lower link adjusting bolts and nuts, then the lower link.
    NOTE: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.
    Fig 2: Identifying Adjusting Bolt
    G04899145
  7. Remove the jounce bumper from the lower link.
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