Nissan Pathfinder (2007 year). Manual - part 363

SHOCK ABSORBER

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SHOCK ABSORBER

PFP:56210

Removal and Installation 

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REMOVAL

1.

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

WT-7, "Rotation"

 .

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.

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Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to 

RSU-5, "Components"

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Inspection

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Check for oil leakage on welded or gland packing portions.

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Check the shock absorber for smooth operation through a full stroke, both compression and extension.

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SUSPENSION ARM

2007 Pathfinder

SUSPENSION ARM

PFP:55501

Removal and Installation 

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REMOVAL

1.

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

WT-7, "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-31, "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.

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SUSPENSION ARM

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

●

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-5, "Components"

 .

●

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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RSU-16

FRONT LOWER LINK

2007 Pathfinder

FRONT LOWER LINK

PFP:55110

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-20, "STABILIZER BAR"

 .

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.

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FRONT LOWER LINK

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

●

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

●

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-5, "Components"

 .

●

Perform the final tightening of the front lower link nuts and bolts (with rubber bushings) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.

●

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

 .

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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RSU-18

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

2007 Pathfinder

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

PFP:551B0

Removal and Installation 

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REMOVAL

1.

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

WT-7, "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.

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REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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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 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-5,

"Components"

 .

●

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Wheel Alignment

Inspection"

 .

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RSU-20

STABILIZER BAR

2007 Pathfinder

STABILIZER BAR

PFP:56230

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-5,

"Components"

 .

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