Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Front Suspension
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
3. Remove connecting rod upper joints from stabilizer bar using power tool. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Front Suspension.
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Swing stabilizer bar down, repositioning it out of the way to access shock absorber lower mount.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut using power tool.
5. Remove the three shock absorber upper mounting nuts using power tool.
6. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber assembly.
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Turn steering knuckle out to gain enough clearance for removal.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.
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Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification. Refer to See: Service and Repair/Front Suspension.
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When installing wheel and tire, refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Rotation.
Rear Lower Link And Coil Spring
REAR LOWER LINK and COIL SPRING
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Rotation.
2. If removing the LH rear lower link and coil spring, remove the spare wheel and tire assembly.
3. Set a suitable jack to relieve the coil spring tension and support the rear lower link.
4. Loosen the rear lower link adjusting bolt and nut connected to the rear suspension member without removing the adjusting bolt and nut, using
power tool.