2004 Pathfinder LE suspension

[JIsaacDenver]

Is it correct that my 2004 pathfinder LE 4WD only has lower ball joints and the suspension link on the top? Auto parts stores had upper ball joints available..

Thanks!

[4xq]

You can find the factory service manuals here:
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Pathfinder/2004_Pathfinder/

Look in the su section (for suspension) and you will find an exploded view of your suspension.

You only have a lower ball joint. The upper suspension is Macpherson strut. There is a thrust bearing or strut bearing in the strut assembly that allows the strut to turn when you turn the wheels. If that goes bad, it can cause a rattle or knock sound over bumps.

Hope that helps!

[Hawairish]

They were probably for the Pathfinder Armada, which does have upper control arms instead of struts.

It wasn't until the 2005 model that it branched out into just Armada. I had a similar "huh?" moment when the parts guy asked if my 04 had the V6 or V8, to which I replied, "there wasn't a V8 in 04". The Armada had the V8.