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FSU-18 < UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > LOWER LINK LOWER LINK Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000007357004 REMOVAL 1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. link. Refer to FSU-16, "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 • When installing wheel and tire, refer to • After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to . LEIA0097E WEIA0115E August 2012 2012 Pathfinder |