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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. 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. Disconnect the harness connectors from the height sensor and from the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
    3. Remove the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
    4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
      NOTE: To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suitable tool and pull the hose out.
    5. Remove the height sensor bracket bolt from the LH lower link.
      Fig 1: Identifying Air Hoses And Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension Compressor Assembly
      G04902119Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Remove rear wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
  3. Remove the rear brake rotor and caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the way using a suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.
    • Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
  4. Remove the spare tire.
  5. Remove lower shock bolts.
  6. Disconnect the harness connectors from rear wheel sensors.
  7. Remove rear drive shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
  10. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brackets on the rear suspension member.
  11. Disconnect the parking brake cables at the equalizer. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the coil spring tension.
    Fig 2: Supporting Rear Lower Link Using Suitable Jack
    G04902120Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove rear lower link outer bolts.
  14. Lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.
  15. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the seat belt latch anchor from the rear suspension member.
  16. Remove the nuts and disconnect connecting rods from the front lower links.
  17. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
  18. Remove the 6 rear suspension member bolts.
  19. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as an assembly.
  20. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer bar, and front and rear lower links from the rear suspension member.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Suspension Member And Seat Belt Latch Anchor
    G04902121Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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