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Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Manual - part 554

RSU-10

< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Component

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Seat belt latch anchor

Stabilizer bar bushing

Stabilizer bar clamp

Stabilizer bar

Connecting rod

Front lower link

Knuckle

Bushing

Rear lower link

10. Shock absorber

11. Suspension arm

12. Lower rubber seat

13. Coil spring

14. Upper rubber seat

15. Rear suspension member

16. Spare tire bracket

17. Bound bumper

AWEIA0022GB

2010 Pathfinder

SHOCK ABSORBER

RSU-11

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

RSU

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SHOCK ABSORBER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-49, "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.

• Tighten the shock absorber bolts to specification. Refer to

RSU-10, "Component"

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.

LEIA0110E

: 20 – 30 mm (0.79 – 1.18 in)

JPEIA0161ZZ

2010 Pathfinder

RSU-12

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

SUSPENSION ARM

SUSPENSION ARM

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-49, "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-45, "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.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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LEIA0087E

2010 Pathfinder

SUSPENSION ARM

RSU-13

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

RSU

• 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-10, "Component"

• 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-24, "Ball Joint"

Turning force (B)

: Refer to

RSU-24, "Ball Joint"

Vertical end play (C)

: Refer to

RSU-24, "Ball Joint"

Height (D)

: Refer to

RSU-24, "Ball Joint"

WEIA0131E

2010 Pathfinder

RSU-14

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

FRONT LOWER LINK

FRONT LOWER LINK

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-18, "Removal and Installation"

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.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

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

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LEIA0110E

LEIA0086E

2010 Pathfinder

FRONT LOWER LINK

RSU-15

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

RSU

• 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-10, "Component"

• Perform the final tightening of the front lower link nuts and bolts (with rubber bushings) under unladen condi-

tions with tires on level ground.

• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-6, "Front Wheel Alignment"

Swinging force (A)

: Refer to

RSU-24, "Ball Joint"

Turning force (B)

: Refer to

RSU-24, "Ball Joint"

Vertical end play (C)

: Refer to

RSU-24, "Ball Joint"

Height (D)

: Refer to

RSU-24, "Ball Joint"

WEIA0131E

2010 Pathfinder

RSU-16

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

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

WT-49, "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.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

LEIA0077E

LEIA0009E

2010 Pathfinder