Nissan Pathfinder - How To Replace Suspension Links

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i have a 1998 nissan pathfinder, and i need to replace the upper and lower control arm links in the rear suspension because its not safe to drive because of the problem i am having. you see the problems i am having with this suv is that when im driving it rocks side to side and you feel like the car is going to roll over or something, its feels very unsafe when it does that. so to fix it, i will have to replace the bushings. this is in regards to post: http://www.wallpaperama.com/forums/nissan-pathfinder-wobbles-problem-rocks-side-to-side-t ..... Read More

Comments by: Joel

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

i have had the shocks replaced and then only the bushings were replaced. what a great difference, but the the wobble started to return. i had new studs put on for the season and the wobble was almost gone. now, i still have some wobble issues and don't know what to try next. a mechanic checked it out and said he saw nothing wrong. would the fact that the whole arm not being replaced cause this issue? any other ideas?

Comments by: Glenn

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

i just purchased both lower control arms with bushings installed for less than $170 including shipping from everything nissan. since the complete assemblies were relatively inexpensive, i took the easy way out. i did have problems with the back bolt on both lower arms; even once the nut was removed, i could not get the bolt out and had to cut them out with a sawsall.

Comments by: ray

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

great information my son has a 97 and it's doing the same thing, so we'll getting the parts soon, thanks for posting this it is a great help.

Comments by: Art

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

i want to thank you for this information and taking the time to show how to fix the problem. it is unbelieveable that we pathfinder owners are having similiar problems. we need to send a letter to consumer report, this has to be a defect with these cars.

Comments by: 1998

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

thanks, you saved this car from the junk yard:

Comments by: Mark

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

thank you for taking the time and posting this very complete description with great pictures to help the rest of us!!!

Comments by: Matt

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

i have a 1997 qx4 with this exact problem, but when i search online for qx4 links i have no luck. i figure since nissan makes infiniti, could i not just buy rear links for a 1997 pathfinder? if anyone knows for sure that this will work or if you have any suggestions on where i can go to find the parts, please let me know. thank you.

Comments by: TUCSON

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

pathfinder: muchas gracias!! seriously, thankful you posted this! saved us mucho dinero!! we were quoted $1100. we replaced bushings for $200. thanks for the detailed instructions!! very much appreciated.

Comments by: trav

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:31:27 -0800

just got done swapping out bushings in the control arms. thanks for the great website. the "pathfinder death wobble" turned out to be a <200 $ fix, thanks to your clear instructions.