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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

  1. Compress coil spring using a suitable tool (A) and install it onto the strut.
    WARNING: Be sure tool is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring Using Suitable Tool
    G05224321Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to spring seat as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring, Lower End And Spring Seat
    G04887039Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect bound bumper to spring upper seat.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to install bound bumper to spring upper seat securely.
    • When installing bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
  3. Install small parts to the strut.
    • Connect upper rubber seat, spring upper seats, thrust bearing, strut mount insulator, and strut spacer. Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.
      CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
  4. Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Strut Mount Insulator Tab
    G08437902Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  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. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  7. Remove Tool from strut.

    Tool number (A): ST35652000 (-) 

    Fig 4: Installing Tool To Front Coil Strut
    G04927229Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove Suitable tool from strut rod.
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