How to Replace Rear Lower Control Arm 97-04 Nissan Pathfinder

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[@syntaxtechnologylimited]

Wow! Thanks for this video. Initially I thought it was an easy job when my Auto repairer told me. I yelled at him for the price he gave me, but watching this video, I became calm only hope he gives me the best job. Thanks once again.

[@Donlos702]

Where did you get the new nut n bolt

[@SupraKing12365]

Just did this repair. It helps a lot more to have air impact gun and puting a jack on the driveshaft side of the axel to start with. Thank you for the helpful video. And remember people, use thread locker and have your work inspected by a mechanic when your done!

[@SupraKing12365]

$60 lower trailing arms and 2 hrs later i have no more death wobble! Firestone quoted me $600+ for the whole job… yikes

[@princesen6174]

You guys are the best of BEST the way to describe each & everything very clearly ...which is so easy to following up 100% specifically 👌🙏🙏!!

[@jjparody8257]

Good video. I bought these arms from 1A last year & they have worked fine. I don't live in the rust belt but I suggest some anti-seize lube on all the small bolts ... the ones that broke. I use Permatex because it is readily available at auto parts stores or Amazon.

[@1AAuto]

+jj parody Thank you watching and taking the time to comment!

[@InobuZ]

I used one of those ratcheted tie down strap to hold tension on the axle. You can ratchet the axle into position.

[@kennethturner7942]

have a 2000 Infinity QX4. Great video. Im glad I watched this first. Def taking my SUV to a shop. I dont want to mess with this at all lol

[@1AAuto]

+Kenneth Turner Thanks for watching!

[@ThisOldMan-ya472]

If you pull a trailer, swap in Polyurethane bushings. The Moog replacement rubber bushings lasted three months for me.

[@Mason-FP]

thanks for the heads up

[@l.ls.8890]

Loved the instruction. I have a 2001 PF 4x4, manual.

[@ChuddleBuggy]

Very good video. Shows you the real deal.

[@1AAuto]

+ChuddleBuggy Thank you!

[@hoodoooperator6769]

Great video, helped me out immensely! Keep up the good work!

[@1AAuto]

+Dustin Smith Thank you!

[@brandontodd6014]

Do you have a source for the new hardware?

[@unti419]

Thanks for the video, I'll be doing this soon on my 97 PF. I've found the arms on Amazon but some of the reviews say the parking brake bracket is in the wrong place on the 97, about an inch off. Any thoughts?

[@paulmallon6641]

I understand using hand tools to remove the small bolts/nuts, but wouldn't an impact gun work better on the two large nuts? I have both air and electric impact guns (1/2") and will be using them on the penetrant-soaked nuts both front and rear if I can access them. Working on the ground with the vehicle on jackstands makes get the nuts loose with a breaker bar difficult. I did the upper control arms and had to use a breaker and piece of pipe as an extender. When the nut came loose, it sounded like a .45 caliber round was fired. Best sound I ever heard though knowing the nut finally moved.

[@christ2838]

I replaced the lower arms about 2 weeks ago leaving the car sitting on the ground. To crack the nuts I used a breaker bar and a scissor jack to apply pressure. No huffing and puffing, no strained shoulders and no issues at all. with jobs like this if you do not have the tools you must think outside the box. Going out bush soon so the upper arms will be done when I return using the same tecnique and a stout piece of hardwood cut (along grain) to fit the height ( using zipties to hold the timber together if needed). Nissan R50 with 2 inch lift and a dual shoulder (mine) replacement that is long overdue. Taking my time it took about 45 minutes actual working time to do both sides. I am really lucky and have a totally rust free undercarriage so no siezed bolts and no corrosion.

[@brucebuell7528]

Use a ratchet strap to align the holes works great

[@rogeryanez8107]

Do you guys have a video for the front lower control arm? Thanks 👍

[@kennyleitch6496]

Does anyone know what size these bolts might be

[@gregcromer8406]

Do you sell the bolts? They don't appear to come with the parts, and odds are that some will break getting them off.

[@1AAuto]

We do not carry the bolts at this time. Thanks for watching our video! +Greg Cromer

[@RicardoElias-x5v]

Que medida son los pernos de las dos barras estabilizadora grandes que lleva atras la nissan paifander 96

[@maddrichstaks7787]

Can you do a video on 04-08 maxima rear lower control arm replacement..please and thanks

[@ronaldrussell5481]

I always grease/anti-seize the bushing bore and bolt before reinstallation, may want to take it off again sometime.

[@InobuZ]

Should use an electric impact gun at lightest setting an work your way up. I ordered my parts from 1A Auto and watched the tracking number. The day before delivery I sprayed all the bolts.

[@willking1625]

How much would these parts cost, to replace on an 01 Pathfinder?

[@1AAuto]

+Will King Part number 1ASFK00214 is for the rear trailing arms for your 2001 Pathfinder. The price is currently $84.95 but that is subject to change without notice. Thanks for watching.

[@jaybae8056]

why not torque it at ride height when it is on the ground? that's how i do it for my 2001 rd1 honda crv.

[@alexifuentes4421]

Disculpa, el resorte que va en el diferencial que es lo que actúa porque mi camioneta se le callo

[@LeeKobe1]

If I were the owner, I wouldn't be putting more money into that rusted out vehicle. I'd guess chasis mounts are also rusted out along with many other components. Nissan's are terrible for corrosion resistance. They're facing major legal action on Altima corrosion issues...rear lower links (control arms), etc. This repair had to have been quite expensive. .

[@ppputalawuea]

Is torque wrench completely necessary?

[@1AAuto]

+christisn salas This is suggested to ensure everything is tightened to manufacturer suggested torque specs.

[@ottomendez2404]

What's the function of the rear lower control arm? My infinity 2001 qx4 sways sideways when going on uneven roads. Could you tell me what the problem could be? is it caused by the death sway bar?

[@adrianw3985]

You may have worn out bushings in the trailing arms. If they are worn out, and this is a common problem on these vehicles, it should solve your problem. The "death wobble" is common on these when worn out.

[@ThisOldMan-ya472]

The rear trailing arms keep the rear axle straight and keeps the drive shaft aligned. When the bushings go, the rear axle moves about and changes the steering direction of the vehicle(known as Death Wobble). Many mechanics will sell you front suspension components first, which might be intuitive, but wrong. When the driveshaft is out of alignment, you will feel vibration and hear 'gear noise'. Jan 2019, I am installing the bushings myself (in a perfectly fine 2001 Pathfinder LE), and parts cost me $150. With Polyurethane bushings, the new bushings do not need to be pressed into the old trailing arms, so it is an easy install for the home mechanic.

[@sirjohnahayfalcon]

Where are the bushings located

[@sirjohnahayfalcon]

I swear this is my problem

[@IvanLopez-kv2sq]

@@ThisOldMan-ya472 will bad rear control arms cause my 97 pathfinder to lean to one side ? It has the same issues when moving i feel vibration and noises coming from the bottom. And like you said if the driveshaft isn't aligned it will cause that

[@ottomendez2404]

Do I have to take the car for alingment after this repair?

[@adrianw3985]

No

[@michaelwirth9070]

Yes absolutely

[@robertparzych7852]

All of those rusty bolts should be replaced with grade 8 new bolts and nuts.

[@1AAuto]

+Robert Parzych Thanks for the feedback!

[@quesa06]

Need those for a 96 pathfinder Anybody can gime a link were to find them

[@blade92371]

Easy solution to get in that arm to line up tell your camera guy to push forward

[@mikeycurtis7861]

Come on 1A... By the 2nd bolt, ya shouldve said to ur tech, "okay, so PATIENCE ACTUALLY HELPS! Clock out, have 2 beers and a smoke, THEN TRY!" Bet the 3rd (and on) wouldnt have broken!

[@yubisnake]

That wheel looks like it was Thor's punching bag

[@harold4thofhisname.499]

that rust is making me sick

[@djscottymaxx]

🤦‍♂️omg the rust, looks like it needs a lot more than just a control arm replaced lol

[@olivi3339]

East Coast rust bucket.

[@angelalderete5644]

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