Nissan Pathfinder. Manual — part 993

REAR STABILIZER

RSU-15

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REMOVAL

1. Apply matching marks to the rear suspension arms, the connecting rods, and the stabilizer shaft to identify

the installation position.

2. Remove both upper connecting rod nuts (A). Disconnect both

connecting rods from the rear suspension arms.

3. Remove the 4 stabilizer clamp bolts (A) using power tool.

4. Remove the stabilizer clamps.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar bushings.

1.

Rear suspension arm

2.

Connecting rod (LH)

3.

Stabilizer bar

4.

Stabilizer bar bushing

5.

Stabilizer bar clamp

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RSU-16

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REAR STABILIZER

6. Remove the stabilizer bar.
7. Remove both lower connecting rod nuts. Disconnect both connecting rods from the stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Position the stabilizer bar bushings with the slit facing the front of the vehicle.

• Align the matching marks when installing.

• Tighten the connecting rod nut to the specified torque while holding the hexagonal part of the connecting rod

stud.

REAR SUSPENSION ARM

RSU-17

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REMOVAL

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

WT-58, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove the brake caliper torque member bolts, leaving the brake hose attached. Position the caliper

aside with wire. Refer to

BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.

3. Put alignment marks on the disc brake rotor and on the wheel hub and bearing. Remove the disc brake

rotor.

1.

Rear suspension arm

2.

Connecting rod (LH)

3.

Rear suspension member

4.

Stabilizer bar

5.

Rear knuckle

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REAR SUSPENSION ARM

CAUTION:

Do not drop the disc brake rotor.

4. Remove the coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Removal and Installation"

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5. Remove the upper connecting rod nut. Disconnect the connecting rod from the rear suspension arm.

Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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6. Remove the wheel sensor (1) and the wheel speed sensor har-

ness from the rear knuckle. Refer to

BRC-119, "Exploded View -

Rear Wheel Sensor"

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7. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness from rear suspension arm.
8. Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

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9. Remove the suspension arm bolt and nut from the rear knuckle using power tool. Disconnect the suspen-

sion arm from the rear knuckle.

10. Remove the suspension arm bolts and nuts from the rear suspension member using power tool.
11. Remove the suspension arm.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the rear suspension arm nuts at the rear suspension member.

• Perform the final tightening of the parts under unladen conditions with tires on the ground.

• Check the wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-119, "Exploded View - Rear Wheel

Sensor"

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• Check the wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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• Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-55, "Work Procedure"

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