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 ".
Support the lower link with a jack.
Remove the fender protector to access the upper link. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the cotter pin and the nut from the upper link ball joint. Discard the cotter pin.
Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using Tool.
Tool number: ST29020001 (J-24319-01)

Fig 1: Separating Upper Link Ball Joint Stud From Steering Knuckle Using Tool
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Remove the upper link bolts and nuts. Remove the upper link.

Fig 2: Locating Upper Link Bolts And Nuts
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