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 cotter pin (A) and nut (B) from inner socket. Separate inner socket (LH/RH) from relay rod using suitable tool. Discard cotter pins.

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CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pins.

NOTE: 4WD model shown, 2WD model similar.
Remove cotter pin (A) and loosen nut (B) from outer socket. Discard cotter pin.

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CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin.

NOTE: 4WD model shown, 2WD model similar.
Separate outer socket from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Leave outer socket nut half threaded on outer socket to prevent damage to threads and to prevent suitable tool from coming off suddenly.
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 relay rod.