^^^^^^
Have you tried following the FSM?
http://www.nicoclub.com/service-manual? ... n/2004/fsu
UPPER LINK
PFP:54524
Removal and Installation
AES000TM
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove shock absorber. Refer to
FSU-10, "
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
"
.
4. Remove cotter pin of upper link ball joint, then loosen mounting nut.
5. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove upper link from steering knuckle. Be careful not to dam-
age ball joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
6. Remove bolts holding upper link to body with power tool.
7. Remove upper link from vehicle.
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