jimmycapp Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Manual says remove lower control arm mounting bolts. I thought I red on here a while ago that this wasn't neccesary. Thought? James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Its actually super easy, just make sure your hubs are locked. And I also found it useful to have a friend hold a screwdriver in the slots on the side of the rotor to keep it from moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycapp Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Its actually super easy, just make sure your hubs are locked. And I also found it useful to have a friend hold a screwdriver in the slots on the side of the rotor to keep it from moving. sooooo, do I have to un-bolt the lower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 sooooo, do I have to un-bolt the lower? you can remove it by removing the balljoint (3 bolts) then...having someone pry the strut assembly towards the oustide of the fender while you bend into shape the cv to get it out helps a lot... That's how mine were done...2 guys, about 15 minutes each side... S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycapp Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 The strut assembly will be off the truck when I'm doing this, which should help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleurys Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 You'll need your pal to apply the brakes while you undo the cv bolts.... I guess everything is easier when you're not alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) I'd recommend staying away from the ball joints, more things to go wrong, in my opinion. This is how I did it, just took out the literally 3 Bolts, and the control arm dropped down, then undid the bolts on the cv, with a friend holding the screwdriver in the rotor and took out the cv. Make sure you remove the snap ring first though. Here is a link to the FSM go to page 12 http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/pathfinder/2001/ax.pdf Edited October 14, 2009 by 01silvapathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissandoms47 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I always did it by removing the 2 strut bolts and lowering the spindle/control arm down still connected to the subframe. Trust me I have a ton of experience in this CV changing field lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm with nissandoms47, separating the strut from the spindle is quick and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01silvapathy Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm with nissandoms47, separating the strut from the spindle is quick and easy. Gunna have to disagree LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycapp Posted October 16, 2009 Author Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks for the responses. Since I was replacing the struts, I already had them out, and the cv came right out. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morpheus Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 The only problem about disconnecting the strut from the spindle, is if you have a lift, you most likely have adjustable camber bolts, even if you don't have a lift, someone may have installed them. If so, and you disconnect here, you will have to do an alignment afterwards. Common practice is to disconnect the ball joint. It also gives you a chance to check the balljoint for siezing, or wear. If something is going to go wrong with the balljoint, you'd rather it happen on the hoist then on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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