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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

  1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto the strut.
    WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
    CAUTION: Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to spring seat as shown.
  2. Install dust cover/jounce bumper to strut mount insulator.
    Fig 1: Aligning Lower End To Spring Seat
    G04887039Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to install dust cover/jounce bumper to strut mount insulator securely.
    • When installing dust cover/jounce bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
  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 strut mount insulator is positioned as shown.
    Fig 2: Identifying Strut Mounted Insulator Tab
    G08146290Courtesy 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.
  7. Remove Tool (A) from strut.
    Fig 3: Removing Tool From Strut
    G04927229Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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