Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Support the rear final drive assembly with a suitable jack to relieve the tension from the leaf spring.
- The axle weight should be supported, but there should be no compression in the spring.
Remove the shock absorber lower nut and bolt using power tool.

Fig 1: Removing The Shock Absorber Upper And Lower Nuts And Bolts
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Remove the four rear spring clip U-bolt nuts using power tool, then remove the rear spring pad.

Fig 2: Removing The Four Rear Spring Clip U-Bolt Nuts
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Remove the rear spring shackle lower nut and bolt using power tool.
- If removing the LH rear leaf spring, remove the storage box if equipped, to access the rear spring shackle lower nut and bolt.
  
  Fig 3: Removing The Rear Spring Shackle
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Remove the rear leaf spring front nut and bolt using power tool.
Remove the rear leaf spring.
Remove the rear spring shackle from the rear leaf spring as necessary, using power tool.

Fig 4: Removing The Rear Leaf Spring Front Nut And Bolt
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