Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. 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.
Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown in line with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.
- The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.
Tighten the new piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
- Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Installing Position Of Coil Spring On Strut
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Left Hand Strut Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.