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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto the strut.
    CAUTION: Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to spring seat as shown.
    WARNING: Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
  2. Install dust cover/jounce bumper to strut mount insulator.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to install dust cover/jounce bumper to spring upper seat securely.
    • When installing dust cover/jounce bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
    Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring, Spring Seat And Coil Spring Lower End
    G04887039Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install small parts to the strut.
    • Spring upper seat/strut bearing and strut mount insulator. Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
  4. Be sure tab (A) on spring upper seat/strut bearing is positioned as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Tab On Spring Upper Seat And Strut Bearing
    G05877176Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Be sure coil spring is properly set in spring rubber seat. Gradually release spring compressor.
    CAUTION: Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to spring upper seat and coil spring.
  6. Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
  7. Remove Tool from strut.
    Fig 3: Loosening Piston Rod Lock Nut
    G04887038Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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