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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  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 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
  4. For 4WD models, remove the drive shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION "
  5. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Pinch Bolt
    G04175326Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower Link Adjusting Bolts And Nuts
    G04175327Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove the jounce bumper from the lower link.