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Nissan Pathfinder (2011 year). Manual - part 424

FSU-12

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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT

Before checking the axial forces and end play, turn the lower ball

joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.

Vertical end play (C)

: Refer to

FSU-26, "Ball

Joint"

SFA858A

2011 Pathfinder

KNUCKLE

FSU-13

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FSU

KNUCKLE

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

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Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,

damage) are within specifications. Refer to

FSU-26, "Ball Joint"

2011 Pathfinder

FSU-14

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Component

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Dust cover

Shock absorber

Upper link

Steering knuckle

Cotter pin

Washer

Jounce bumper

Bolt

Lower link

10. Connecting rod

11. Stabilizer bar bushing

12. Stabilizer bar bracket

13. Stabilizer bar

14. Coil spring

15. Dust cover cap

16. Upper spring seat

17. Spacer

18. Shock absorber mounting insulator

19. Spacer

20. Washer

21. Cap

To connecting rod

To jounce bumper

Vehicle front

AWEIA0167GB

2011 Pathfinder

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

FSU-15

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FSU

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. Remove connecting rod upper joints from stabilizer bar using power tool. Refer to

FSU-14, "Component"

• Swing stabilizer bar down, repositioning it out of the way to access shock absorber lower mount.

4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut using power tool.
5. Remove the three shock absorber upper mounting nuts using

power tool.

6. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.

• Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for

removal.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to

FSU-14, "Component"

• When installing wheel and tire, refer to

WT-50, "Adjustment"

Disposal

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

as shown in the figure 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 to the outer tube avoiding brackets.

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

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

CAUTION:

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

WEIA0116E

: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

JPEIA0161ZZ

2011 Pathfinder

FSU-16

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STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front valance center.
2. Remove engine undercover using power tool.
3. Remove connecting rod nuts using power tool.
4. Loosen top bolts for stabilizer bar brackets, then remove lower

bolts from brackets and remove stabilizer bar.

5. Remove bushings from stabilizer bar.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Check stabilizer bar for twist and deformation. Replace if necessary.

• Check rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to

FSU-14, "Component"

WEIA0118E

2011 Pathfinder

UPPER LINK

FSU-17

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FSU

UPPER LINK

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. For the LH side only, remove the pinch bolt from the lower joint

shaft at the steering gear, and position the lower joint shaft out of

the way.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the lower joint.

4. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.
5. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using

Tool.

6. Remove upper link bolts and nuts.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Upper Link

Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

Upper Link Ball Joint

Check for distortion and damage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to

FSU-14, "Component"

CAUTION:

Always replace drive shaft lock nut and cotter pin.

• When installing wheel and tire, refer to

WT-50, "Adjustment"

• After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to

FSU-7, "Front Wheel

Alignment"

LGIA0029E

Tool number

: ST29020001 (J-24319-01)

WEIA0119E

WEIA0120E

2011 Pathfinder

FSU-18

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LOWER LINK

LOWER LINK

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove lower shock absorber bolt and nut using power tool.
3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod lower nut using power tool, then separate connecting rod from lower

link. Refer to

FSU-16, "Removal and Installation"

4. For 4WD models, remove the drive shaft. Refer to

FAX-7, "VQ40DE : Removal and Installation"

(VQ40DE) and

FAX-8, "VK56DE : Removal and Installation"

(VK56DE) procedures.

5. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then

separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.

6. Remove lower link adjusting bolts and nuts, then the lower link.

NOTE:

Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable)