Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove shock absorber fixing bolt and nut (to hoodledge).

Fig 1: Locating Shock Absorber Fixing Bolts & Nuts
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Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
When installing strut spacer, it must be positioned as shown in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Installing Strut Spacer
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