Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 645

TRANSVERSE LINK

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2. Hook Tool (A) on the ball joint at the pinch bolt location. Confirm

measurement value is within specifications when the ball joint

begins moving.

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If the swing torque exceeds the standard range, replace the

transverse link.

Axial End Play Inspection

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

2. Move the tip of ball joint in the axial direction to check for looseness.

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If the axial end play exceeds the standard value, replace the transverse link.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse transverse link nuts.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member, under unladen conditions with

tires on level ground.

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-5, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-55, "Work Procedure"

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Tool number

:  –  (J-44372)

Swing torque

:Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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Spring balance 
measurement

:Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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Axial end play

:Refer to 

FSU-20, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT STABILIZER

FRONT STABILIZER

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REMOVAL

1. Remove both front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to 

WT-58, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove the heat insulator (4WD models). 
3. Remove the rear propeller shaft (4WD models). Refer to 

DLN-103, "Exploded View"

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4. Disconnect the LH outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-48, "Exploded View"

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5. Remove the front exhaust tube. Refer to 

EX-5, "Exploded View"

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6. Remove the engine rear mount bracket (2WD models).
7. Disconnect the steering column from the steering gear. Refer to 

ST-46, "Exploded View"

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8. Remove the steering gear bolts. Refer to 

ST-48, "Exploded View"

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9. Position the steering gear forward.
10. Disconnect the RH outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-48, "Exploded View"

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

spring and strut.

1.

Stabilizer clamp

2.

Stabilizer bushing

3.

Stabilizer bar

4.

Front suspension member

5.

Stabilizer connecting rod

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FRONT STABILIZER

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12. Remove the stabilizer connecting rod nut (A) from the stabilizer

bar and remove the stabilizer connecting rod.

13. Remove the bolts (

) from the stabilizer clamp, and then

remove the stabilizer clamp and the stabilizer bushing from the

front suspension member.

14. Remove the stabilizer bar from the LH side of vehicle.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. 

• Install the stabilizer clamp so that the notch (A) is facing the front of

the vehicle (

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• Install the stabilizer bushing so that the slit (B) is facing the front of

the vehicle (

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• 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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STEERING KNUCKLE

STEERING KNUCKLE

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to 

FAX-8, "Exploded View"

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2. Separate the outer socket from the steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-48, "Exploded View"

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3. Remove the steering knuckle lower pinch bolt and separate the transverse link from the steering knuckle.
4. Remove the lower strut nuts and bolts and remove the steering knuckle. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Exploded View"

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection

• Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of transverse link ball joint and repair as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse the lower strut nuts.

• Do not reuse the wheel hub lock nut.

• Do not reuse the cotter pin.

• 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.

Cotter pin

2.

Nut retainer

3.

Disc brake rotor

4.

Wheel hub and bearing

5.

Wheel stud

6.

Splash guard

7.

Steering knuckle

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