Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 537

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SHOCK ABSORBER

SHOCK ABSORBER

Inspection

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• Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.
• Check the shock absorber for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Component

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1.

Seat belt latch anchor

2.

Stabilizer bar bushing

3.

Stabilizer bar clamp

4.

Stabilizer bar

5.

Connecting rod

6.

Front lower link

7.

Knuckle

8.

Bushing

9.

Rear lower link

10. Shock absorber

11.

Suspension arm

12. Lower rubber seat

13. Coil spring

14. Upper rubber seat

15. Rear suspension member

16. Spare tire bracket

17. Bound bumper

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

Removal and Installation

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COMPONENTS

REMOVAL

1.

Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.

2.

Remove the spare tire.

1.

Seat belt latch anchor

2.

Stabilizer bar bushing

3.

Stabilizer bar clamp

4.

Stabilizer bar

5.

Connecting rod

6.

Front lower link

7.

Knuckle

8.

Bushing

9.

Rear lower link

10. Shock absorber

11.

Suspension arm

12. Lower rubber seat

13. Coil spring

14. Upper rubber seat

15. Rear suspension member

16. Spare tire bracket

17. Bound bumper

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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3.

Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake
caliper out of the way using a suitable wire. Refer to 

BR-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Disc Rotor"

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CAUTION:

• Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.
• Do not press the brake pedal while the brake caliper is positioned out of the way.

4.

Remove the two rear brake rotors.

5.

Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to 

RAX-9, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Disconnect the parking brake cables brackets from the rear suspension member.

7.

Disconnect the two rear wheel sensor connectors and harness clips.

8.

Remove the rear final drive vent tube from the rear suspension member and frame.

9.

Remove the rear final drive. Refer to 

DLN-410, "Removal and Installation"

 (R200), 

DLN-447, "Removal

and Installation"

 (R230).

10. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the

coil spring tension.

11. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts using power tool,

and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs, and the upper
and lower rubber seats.

12. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor

from the rear suspension member using power tool.

13. Disconnect both of the connecting rods from the rear stabilizer

bar.

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

14. Set a suitable jack under each front lower link for support and

remove the shock absorber upper end bolts and lower end bolts
using power tool.

15. Remove both of the shock absorbers.

16. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
17. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts using power tool.

18. Slowly lower the jack supporting the rear suspension member to

access the fuel filler tube bracket, then remove the two bolts to
disconnect the fuel filler tube bracket from the rear suspension
member. 

19. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links,

knuckles, and stabilizer bar as an assembly.

20. Remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, stabilizer bar, front and rear lower links, and the knuckles

from the rear suspension member using power tool.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check rear suspension member for deformation, cracks, and other damage and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When raising the rear suspension member assembly, use the

locating pins to align the rear suspension member to the vehicle
body.

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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

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• When installing the upper and lower rubber seats for the rear coil

springs, the arrow embossed on the rubber seats must point out
toward the wheel and tire assembly.

• Perform final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions

with the tires on level ground.

• Adjust the parking brake cables. Refer to 

PB-3, "On-Vehicle Service"

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• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-5, "Front Wheel Alignment"

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SHOCK ABSORBER

SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to 

WT-36, "Rotation"

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2.

Position a suitable jack under the front lower link to support the shock absorber.

3.

Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using
power tool.

4.

Remove the shock absorber.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to 

RSU-9, "Component"

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SUSPENSION ARM

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SUSPENSION ARM

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to 

WT-36, "Rotation"

.

2.

Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake
caliper out of the way using a suitable wire. Refer to 

BR-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Disc Rotor"

.

3.

Position a suitable jack under the front lower link to support the knuckle.

4.

Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using
power tool, and remove the shock absorber.

5.

Remove the suspension arm upper nuts and bolts on the suspension member side using power tool.

6.

Remove the suspension arm pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.

7.

Disconnect the suspension arm from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.

8.

Remove the suspension arm.

9.

Remove the bound bumper from the suspension arm if neces-
sary to transfer to the new suspension arm.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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