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Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual - part 421

 

 

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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT

UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT

Inspection

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• 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.

SWINGING FORCE 

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.
1. Measure the ball joint swinging force 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.

2. Verify the ball joint swinging force is within specification.

TURNING FORCE

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.

VERTICAL END PLAY

Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and the cover clamp if necessary.

NOTE:

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Swinging force (A)
(Measurement point at either cotter pin hole or groove 
of ball stud)
Upper

: 8.1 - 79 N (0.83 - 8.1 kg-f, 1.82 - 17.8 lb-f) at 
hole

Lower : 11.4 - 145.5 N (1.16 - 14.84 kg-f, 2.56 - 32.71 lb-

f) at groove

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Turning torque (B)
Upper

: 0.5 - 4.9 N·m (0.05 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb)

Lower

: 0.5 - 6.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.65 kg-m, 5 - 56 in-lb)

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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT

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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)

: 0 mm (0 in)

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KNUCKLE

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-25, "Ball Joint"

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Component

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1.

Dust cover

2.

Shock absorber

3.

Upper link

4.

Steering knuckle

5.

Cotter pin

6.

Washer

7.

Jounce bumper

8.

Bolt

9.

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

Front

A.

To connecting rod

B.  To Jounce bumper

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

FSU-13, "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-13, "Component"

.

• When installing wheel and tire, refer to 

WT-49, "Rotation"

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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 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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: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

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STABILIZER BAR

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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-13, "Component"

.

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FSU-16

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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-15, "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)

lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and

caster on these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and

washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.

7. Remove the jounce bumper from the lower link.

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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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.
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. For the LH side only, remove the bolt from the lower joint of the

lower joint shaft, then reposition 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-13, "Component"

.

CAUTION:

Always replace drive shaft lock nut and cotter pin.

• 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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