Genuine Nissan Xterra Control Arm

Nissan Xterra Control Arm Parts Questions & Answers

• Link Complete-Front Suspension,Upper LH
  54525-8B525
  Q: How to remove and install the upper control arm on Nissan Xterra?

  A: Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel. Position a floor jack under the lower control arm in the area underneath the balljoint. Raise the jack slightly to take the spring pressure off the upper control arm. Remove the Shock Absorber. Mark the relationship of the adjusting cams to the brackets on the frame. To disconnect the upper control arm from the Steering Knuckle, remove the cotter pin, loosen the upper balljoint nut a few turns (don't remove it), install a balljoint separator and break the balljoint loose from the knuckle. Now remove the nut. If you don't have a press-type balljoint removal tool, a "pickle fork" type balljoint separator can be used, but keep In mind that this type of tool will probably destroy the balljoint boot. Remove the upper control arm pivot bolts and nuts, noting which way the bolts are installed. Remove the control arm. Position the arm in the frame brackets and install the bolts and nuts, but don't tighten them yet. Attach the balljoint to the steering knuckle and tighten the ballstud nut to the torque. Install a new cotter pin. If necessary, tighten the nut a little more to align the slots In the nut with the hole In the ballstud; don't loosen the nut to allow cotter pin insertion. Place a floor jack under the outer end of the lower control arm and raise it to simulate normal ride height. Make sure the marks you made on the adjustment cams prior to disassembly are aligned, then tighten the nuts to the torque. The remainder of installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the torque. Have the front end alignment checked and, if necessary, adjusted.