Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
If equipped with rear load leveling air suspension system, perform the following:
1. Use the CONSULT "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
2. For removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the height sensor arm bracket bolt from the rear lower link.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Height Sensor And Arm Bracket Bolt
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Remove the rear wheel sensor harness bracket from the rear lower link.
Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension and support the rear lower link.

Fig 2: Supporting Rear Lower Link Using Suitable Jack
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Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member using power tool.

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Lower Link Adjusting Bolt And Nut
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Remove the rear lower link bolt and nut from the knuckle using power tool.
Slowly lower the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension.
Remove the upper rubber seat, coil spring and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.
Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool. Remove the rear lower link.