Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Coil Spring
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Install upper spring seat with alignment mark facing the outer side of vehicle, in line with strut-to-knuckle attachment points.

Fig 2: Identifying Upper Spring Seat With Alignment Mark
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