Nissan Titan. Manual - part 353

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-48, "Balancing Wheels"

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2. Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for removal.
3. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt using power tool.
4. Remove the three shock absorber upper nuts using power tool.
5. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Position the coil spring and shock absorber (1) in the vehicle with

the studs on the shock absorber mounting insulator (3) in line with

the lower shock mount and the lower seat step (2). The lower seat

step faces the outside of the vehicle.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-10, "Exploded View"

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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 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 (

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• 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.

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(A) : 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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STABILIZER BAR

STABILIZER BAR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. If equipped, remove the engine under cover or the skid plate using power tool. Refer to 

EXT-15, "Removal

and Installation"

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2. Remove stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts and connecting

rod nuts using power tool, as shown.

3. 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.

NOTE:

Be sure the stabilizer bar mounting brackets are centered between the 2 stabilizer bar retention collars.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-10, "Exploded View"

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LEIA0094E

UPPER LINK

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UPPER LINK

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-48, "Balancing Wheels"

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2. Support the lower link with a jack.
3. Remove the fender protector to access the upper link. Refer to 

EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"

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

using Tool.

6. Remove the upper link bolts and nuts. Remove the upper link.

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.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the upper link ball joint cotter pin.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-10, "Exploded View"

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Inspection

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• Check ball joint for grease leakage. Check dust cover for damage.

• Check the ball joint for excessive play. Replace the upper or lower link assembly if any of the following

exists:

- Ball joint stud is worn.

- Ball joint is hard to swing.

- Ball joint play in axial directions or end play is excessive.

NOTE:

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.

Tool number

: ST29020001 (J-24319-01)

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UPPER LINK

Measure the ball joint swinging force, turning force, and vertical end

play using a suitable tool.

• Measure at the cotter pin hole for upper ball joint as shown.

• Measure at the groove for lower ball joint as shown.

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Swinging force (A)

Upper ball joint

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Ball 

Joint"

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Lower ball joint

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Ball 

Joint"

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Turning torque (B)

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Ball 

Joint"

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Vertical end play (C)

: Refer to 

FSU-23, "Ball 

Joint"

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