Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 644

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wiper arm covers and the wiper arms. Refer to 

WW-62, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the cowl top finisher assembly. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove the front coil spring and strut mounting insulator covers.
4. Remove the upper front coil spring and strut mounting insulator bolts using power tool. 
5. Remove the front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-65, "Road Wheel"

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6. Remove the wheel sensor harness from the front coil spring and strut. 
7. Remove the brake hose lock plate (A).

1.

Piston rod lock nut

2.

Strut mount insulator

3.

Strut mount bearing

4.

Coil spring

5.

Bound bumper

6.

Lower rubber seat

7.

Strut

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

8. Remove the stabilizer connecting rod nut (A) from the front coil

spring and strut. Position the stabilizer connecting rod aside.

Refer to 

FSU-12, "Exploded View"

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9. Remove the lower strut nuts and bolts with power tool.
10. Remove the front coil spring and strut.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal,

CAUTION:

Do not reuse lower strut nuts.

• Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown.

• Be sure the lower strut nuts (A) are positioned as shown.

• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-55, "Work Procedure"

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1. Set strut assembly horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.

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2. Drill 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) from top

as shown in the figure to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).

• Wear gloves.

• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by the com-

pressed gas.

NOTE:
• Drill vertically in this direction (

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• Directly to the outer tube avoiding brackets.

• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

3. Position the drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving the piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.

(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK

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REMOVAL

1. Remove front wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-65, "Road Wheel"

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2. Remove brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving brake hose attached, reposition the caliper aside with

wire. Refer to 

BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and rear wheel hub and bearing assembly, then remove disc rotor.

CAUTION:

• Put alignment marks on the wheel hub and bearing assembly and the disc rotor before removing

the disc rotor.

• Do not drop the disc rotor.

4. Remove speed sensor.
5. Disengage the drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to 

FAX-15, "Exploded View (LH)"

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FAX-17, "Exploded View (RH)"

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6. Separate the outer socket from the knuckle. Refer to 

FSU-15, "Exploded View"

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7. Remove the strut from the knuckle using power tool. Refer to 

FSU-15, "Exploded View"

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8. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
9. Remove the steering knuckle and hub.
10. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts.
11. Remove transverse link from suspension member.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move the ball joint to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

1. Move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

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Transverse link

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Front suspension member

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