Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Removal and Replacement
Front Coil Spring And Strut
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.
Removal and Installation
SHOCK ABSORBER
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. Position a suitable jack under the front lower link to support the shock absorber.
3. Remove the shock absorber upper and lower end bolts using power tool.
4. Remove the shock absorber.