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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Remove the lower ball joint cotter pin and remove the lower ball joint nut using power tool.
    CAUTION: Discard the cotter pin and use a new cotter pin for installation.
  3. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using Tool as shown.

    Tool number: HT72520000 (J-25730-A) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
    G04916336Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the member stay pin nut and two bolts using power tool, and remove the member stay pin.
  5. Remove the two transverse link pivot bolts using power tool.
  6. Remove the transverse link bolt and remove the transverse link from the front suspension member.