Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual - part 552

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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

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. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt using power tool.
3. Remove the three shock absorber upper nuts using power tool.
4. 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 lower seat step (2) in the shock absorber assembly (1) faces

outside of vehicle.

- Upper spring insulator (3)
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: Front

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Com-

ponent"

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• When installing wheel and tire, refer to 

WT-49, "Rotation"

.

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.

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STABILIZER BAR

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STABILIZER BAR

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove engine under cover using power tool.
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.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Component"

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UPPER LINK

UPPER LINK

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the fender protector to access upper link. Refer to 

EXT-23, "Removal and Installation"

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

Tool.

• Support lower link with jack.

5. Remove upper link bolts and nuts, then remove 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.

• Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to 

FSU-13, "Component"

.

CAUTION:

Use a new cotter pin for installation of upper link ball joint nut.

• When installing wheel and tire, refer to 

WT-49, "Rotation"

.

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

FSU-6, "Front Wheel

Alignment"

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Tool number

: ST29020001 (J-24319-01)

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LOWER LINK

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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.
3. Remove stabilizer bar connecting rod lower nut using power tool, then separate connecting rod from lower

link. Refer to 

FSU-15, "Removal and Installation"

 .

4. Remove drive shaft nut, if equipped. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Removal and Installation"

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

separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.

6. Remove lower link bolts (1) and nuts, then the lower link (2).

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Lower Link

Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

Lower Link Bushing

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-13, "Component"

 .

• When installing wheel and tire, refer to 

WT-49, "Rotation"

.

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

FSU-6, "Front Wheel

Alignment"

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