Removal - 2WD

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 and tires in straight-ahead position.
CAUTION: Secure steering wheel with string so that it will not be rotated out of position and damage spiral cable.
Remove front wheels and tires (LH/RH) using power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Remove engine under cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Remove power steering pressure and return lines from steering gear.

CAUTION: Do not reuse drained power steering fluid.

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Remove bolts (A) and remove front frame reinforcement [LH (1)].

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Remove differential mounting bolt (A).

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Remove bolts (A) and remove diagonal member (1).

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Loosen inner socket lock nut [A (LH/RH)].

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CAUTION: To prevent damage, hold outer socket (1) across flats using suitable tool while loosening inner socket lock nut (A).
Remove cotter pin (A) and loosen outer socket nut (B) from outer socket (LH/RH). Discard cotter pin.

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CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin.
Separate outer socket (LH/RH) from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Leave the outer socket nut half threaded on the outer socket to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the suitable tool from coming off suddenly.
Remove lower joint pinch bolt (A) at steering gear (1). Separate lower joint from steering gear.

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Remove nuts (A) and bolts and remove steering gear.

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