Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 991

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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• If the camber is not within specification, adjust the camber by turning the adjusting bolts in the same direc-

tion.

1. Turn the adjusting bolts in the same direction to calibrate.

NOTE:

Camber changes about 0

° 5’ (0.08°) with each graduation of the

adjusting bolt.

2. Tighten the adjusting bolt nuts to the specified torque.

TOE-IN 

• Measure the toe-in of the rear wheels. If out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear

suspension parts before adjusting.

• Adjust toe-in by turning adjusting bolt on rear lower link.

NOTE:

Toe changes about 1.5 mm (0.059 in) [one side] with each gradua-

tion of the adjusting bolt.

• After adjusting, tighten the adjusting bolt nut to the specified

torque.

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Adjusting bolt nuts

: Refer to 

RSU-19, "Exploded View"

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Total toe-in

: Refer to 

RSU-23, "Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)"

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Adjusting bolt nut

: Refer to 

RSU-19, "Exploded 

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-58, "Adjustment"

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2. Put alignment marks on the adjusting bolt and on the rear lower

link. 

3. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt on the rear suspension member.
4. Support the rear lower link with a suitable jack.

WARNING:

Place a suitable jack under the outer end of the rear lower link.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the rear lower link with the suitable jack.

5. Support the rear knuckle with a suitable jack.

WARNING:

Place a suitable jack under the center of the rear knuckle.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the rear knuckle with the suitable jack.

6. Remove the rear lower link nut and bolt from the rear knuckle using power tool.

1.

Upper seat

2.

Coil spring

3.

Lower seat

4.

Rear knuckle

5.

Rear lower link

6.

Rear suspension member

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7. Slowly lower the suitable jack supporting the rear lower link. Remove the upper seat, the coil spring, and

the lower seat from the rear lower link.

8. Remove the rear lower link nut and bolt from the rear suspension member using power tool. 
9. Remove the rear lower link.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Make sure that the upper seat is attached as shown.

CAUTION:

• Keep the upper seat (1) in place during coil spring installa-

tion. The protrusion (A) on the upper seat faces the outside

of the vehicle.

• Align the tabs (C) to the upper seat openings and securely

fit the bracket (2) to the tabs (B).

• Match up the lower seat indentions and the rear lower link grooves.

• When installing the coil spring (1), position the coil spring as

shown.

(A): Vehicle upper side

(B): 1 paint mark

(C): 2 paint marks

(D): Vehicle inside

CAUTION:

Position the coil spring with the 2 paint marks 3.5 turns from

the bottom.

• Install the coil spring by aligning the lower end of the coil spring (1)

to the bump on the lower spring seat (2).

• Perform the final tightening of the parts under unladen conditions with the tires on the ground.

• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "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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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-58, "Adjustment"

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2. Set a suitable jack under the rear lower link to relieve the coil spring tension.

WARNING:

Place a suitable jack under the outer end of the rear lower link.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the rear lower link with the suitable jack.

3. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt (A) with power tool.

4. Gradually lower the suitable jack to separate the rear shock absorber from the rear lower link.

1.

Rear shock absorber

2.

Piston rod lock nut

3.

Shock absorber insulator

4.

Bound bumper

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