Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set front wheels in specified position.
- For 2WD models, set front wheels and tires in straight ahead position.
- For 4WD models, set front wheels and tires in full right position.
Remove front under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove stabilizer clamps. Refer to Exploded View .
Reposition stabilizer out of the way.
For Cummins 5.0 engine, remove bolt (A) from power steering pressure line at frame rail.

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Remove bolts (A) from power steering return line at LH side of frame and radiator core support.

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Remove cotter pin (A) and nut (B) from pitman arm (1). Separate pitman arm from relay rod using suitable tool. Discard cotter pin.

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CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin.

NOTE: 4WD model shown, 2WD model similar.
Remove cotter pin (A) and nut (B) from idler arm. Separate idler arm from relay rod using suitable tool. Discard cotter pin.

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CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin.

NOTE: 4WD model shown, 2WD model similar.
Remove steering lower joint pinch bolt (A) at steering box (1). Separate steering lower joint from steering box.

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Remove bolts and remove steering box from vehicle.
Remove pitman arm from steering box (if necessary). Refer to Exploded View .