Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 992

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

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5. Remove the rear shock absorber nuts (

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6. Remove the rear shock absorber.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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

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1. Set the shock absorber horizontally with the piston rod fully extended.
2. Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at the position ( ) as

shown 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 (

) directly into the outer tube

avoiding brackets.

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

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

CAUTION:

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

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(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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RADIUS ROD

RADIUS ROD

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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. Remove the radius rod bolt and nut from the rear knuckle using power tool.
3. Remove the radius rod bolt from the rear suspension member using power tool.
4. Remove the radius rod.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the radius rod nut.

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Rear suspension member

2.

Radius rod

3.

Rear knuckle

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FRONT LOWER LINK

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FRONT LOWER LINK

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REMOVAL

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

WT-65, "Road Wheel"

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2. 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.

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2.

Shock absorber insulator

3.

Bound bumper

4.

Rear shock absorber

5.

Rear knuckle

6.

Front lower link 

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Rear suspension member

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FRONT LOWER LINK

3. 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.

4. Index mark the adjusting bolt to the rear suspension member.

5. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt using power tool. Refer to 

RSU-19, "Exploded View"

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6. Remove the coil spring. Refer to 

RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Remove the front lower link bolt and nut from the rear suspension member using power tool.
8. Remove the front lower link bolt and nut from the rear knuckle using power tool. 
9. Remove the front lower link cover.
10. Remove the front lower link.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the front lower link nuts.

• 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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