Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 538

RSU-16

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

SUSPENSION ARM

• Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and

replace if necessary.

• Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation.

Replace suspension arm assembly if necessary.

• Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if any

of the following exists:

- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
• Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that

the ball joint is properly broken in.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

RSU-9, "Component"

.

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

with the tires on level ground.

Swinging force “A”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

Turning force “B”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

Vertical end play “C”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

Height “D”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

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FRONT LOWER LINK

RSU-17

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FRONT LOWER LINK

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.

2.

Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to 

RSU-21, "Removal and Installation"

.

3.

Set a suitable jack under the rear lower link to relieve the coil
spring tension.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.

4.

Remove the shock absorber lower end bolt.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.

5.

Remove the adjusting bolt and nut, and the bolt and nut, from the front lower link and rear suspension
member using power tool.

6.

Remove the front lower link pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle
side using power tool.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.

7.

Disconnect the front lower link from the knuckle using a soft
hammer.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.

8.

Remove the front lower link.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check front lower link and bushing for any deformation, crack, or damage. Replace if necessary.

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RSU-18

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FRONT LOWER LINK

• Check rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if neces-

sary.

• Check ball joint. Replace suspension arm assembly if any of the following exists:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
• Before checking, turn ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that ball

joint is properly broken in.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

RSU-9, "Component"

.

• Perform the final tightening of the front lower link nuts and bolts (with rubber bushings) under unladen condi-

tions with tires on level ground.

• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-5, "Front Wheel Alignment"

.

Swinging force “A”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

Turning force “B”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

Vertical end play “C”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

Height “D”

: Refer to 

RSU-22, "Ball Joint"

.

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

RSU-19

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

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

WT-36, "Rotation"

.

2.

If removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the spare wheel and tire assembly.

3.

Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension and support
the rear lower link.

4.

Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to
the rear suspension member without removing the adjusting bolt
and nut, using power tool.

5.

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

6.

Slowly lower the rear lower link using the suitable jack to release the coil spring tension. Then remove the
upper rubber seat, coil spring and lower rubber seat from the rear lower link.

7.

Remove the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut from the rear
suspension member using power tool, then remove the rear
lower link.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check for deformation, cracks, or other damage and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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RSU-20

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

• 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 the final tightening of the rear lower link nuts and bolts

(with rubber bushings) under unladen conditions with tires on level
ground.

• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

RSU-9, "Com-

ponent"

.

• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Wheel Alignment

Inspection"

.

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STABILIZER BAR

RSU-21

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

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STABILIZER BAR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Disconnect the stabilizer bar ends from the connecting rods
using power tool.

2.

Remove the stabilizer bar clamps using power tool, and remove
the stabilizer bar bushings.

3.

Remove the stabilizer bar.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check stabilizer bar for any deformation, cracks, or damage and replace if necessary.
• Check rubber bushings for deterioration, or cracks and replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the stabilizer bar bushings and clamps so they are posi-

tioned outside of the sideslip prevention clamp on the stabilizer
bar.

• Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

RSU-9, "Com-

ponent"

.

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RSU-22

< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) 

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Alignment

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Ball Joint

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Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

- 0

°

 32

′

 (- 0.53

°

)

Nominal

- 0

°

 2

′

 (- 0.03

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 28

′

 (0.47

°

)

Total toe-in

Distance (A - B)

Minimum

- 1.4 mm (- 0.055 in)

Nominal

1.9 mm (0.075 in)

Maximum

5.2 mm (0.205 in)

Cross toe

0 

±

 2 mm (0 

±

 0.079 in)

Angle (left, right)
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

- 0

°

 3' (-0.05

°

)

Nominal

0

°

 4' (0.07

°

)

Maximum

0

°

 11' (0.18

°

)

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Ball joint position

Upper

Lower

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

RSU-23

< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) 

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*: Measurement point is at the bolt groove of the ball stud.

Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)

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Unit: mm (in)

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Swinging force* “A”

11.4 - 145.5 N (1.16 - 14.8 kg, 2.56 - 32.7 lb)

11.0 - 140.7 N (1.12 - 14.35 kg, 2.47 - 31.63 lb)

Turning torque “B”

0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb)

0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb)

Vertical end play “C”

0 mm (0 in)

0 mm (0 in)

Height “D”

44 mm (1.73 in)

45.5 mm (1.79 in)

Engine

VQ40DE

VK56DE

Drive type

2WD

Part time 4WD

Full time 

4WD

2WD

4WD

Tire size

245/

75R16

265/

70R16

265/

65R17

245/

75R16

265/

70R16

265/

75R16

265/

65R17

265/60R18

Front wheelarch 
height (Hf)

867

(34.13)

865

(34.06)

865 

(34.06)

875

(34.45)

873

(34.37)

889

(35.00)

874

(34.41)

868 

(34.17)

876 

(34.49)

Rear wheelarch 
height (Hr)

875

(34.45)

873

(34.37)

873

(34.37)

884

(34.80)

882

(34.72)

898

(35.35)

883

(34.76)

876 

(34.49)

886 

(34.88)

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