Nissan Pathfinder (2007 year). Manual — part 259
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check cemented rubber-to-metal portion for separation or cracks. Check rubber parts for deterioration and
replace if necessary.
Coil Spring
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Check for cracks, deformation or other damage and replace if necessary.
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Check the coil spring free height.
ASSEMBLY
1.
When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as
shown.
2.
Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown in line
with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.
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The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of
vehicle.
3.
Tighten the new piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to
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Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
4.
Remove commercial service tool.
Front coil spring free height
2WD
: 345.4 mm (13.6 in)
4WD
: 356 mm (14.0 in)
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STABILIZER BAR
2007 Pathfinder
STABILIZER BAR
PFP:54611
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
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Check stabilizer bar for twist and deformation. Replace if necessary.
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Check rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to
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UPPER LINK
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UPPER LINK
PFP:54524
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:
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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.
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Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to
CAUTION:
Always replace drive shaft lock nut and cotter pin.
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When installing wheel and tire, refer to
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After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to
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LGIA0029E
Tool number
: ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
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WEIA0120E
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LOWER LINK
2007 Pathfinder
LOWER LINK
PFP:55020
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-12, "Removal and Installation"
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4.
For 4WD models, remove the drive shaft. Refer to
FFD-13, "Removal and Installation"
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.
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Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to
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When installing wheel and tire, refer to
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After installation, check that the front wheel alignment is within specification. Refer to
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT
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UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT
PFP:40110
Removal and Installation
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The ball joints are part of the upper and lower links. Refer to
FSU-13, "Removal and Installation"
(upper link),
FSU-14, "Removal and Installation"
(lower link).
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:
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Ball joint stud is worn.
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Ball joint is hard to swing.
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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.
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Measure at the cotter pin hole for upper ball joint as shown.
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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.
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Swinging force “A” (Measurement point at either cot-
ter 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
2007 Pathfinder
VERTICAL END PLAY
Check dust cover for damage. Replace it and the cover clamp if necessary.
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 “C”
: 0 mm (0 in)
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KNUCKLE
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KNUCKLE
PFP:40014
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
Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1.
Remove wheel and tire from vehicle using power tool.
2.
Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with
wire. Refer to
BR-25, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor"
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3.
Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4.
Disconnect wheel sensor and remove bracket from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5.
On 4WD models, remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool. Refer to
6.
Remove steering outer socket cotter pin at steering knuckle, then loosen nut using power tool. Refer to
PS-15, "Removal and Installation"
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1.
Disc rotor
2.
Wheel hub and bearing assembly
3.
Wheel stud
4.
Splash guard
5.
Steering knuckle
6.
Wheel sensor bracket
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KNUCKLE
2007 Pathfinder
7.
Disconnect steering outer socket from steering knuckle using
Tool. Be careful not to damage outer socket boot.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to threads and to prevent Tool from
coming off suddenly, temporarily tighten nut.
8.
Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
9.
Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
10. Remove cotter pin and nut from upper link ball joint.
11. Separate upper link ball joint from steering knuckle using Tool.
12. Remove pinch bolt from steering knuckle using power tool, then
separate lower link ball joint from steering knuckle.
13. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
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Perform ball joint inspection. Refer to
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Tool number
: HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SDIA1434E
Tool number
: ST29020001 (J-24319-01)
WEIA0119E
LEIA0097E
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