Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

When installing coil spring on shock absorber, the lower end and upper end must be positioned as shown.
- Shock absorber mounting insulator (1)
- Lower end (2)
- Upper end (3)
- <=: Flat tail
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Mounting Insulator, Lower End And Upper End
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install upper spring insulator (3) with studs located in line with lower shock mount and in lower seat step. The lower seat step (2) in the shock absorber assembly (1) faces outside of vehicle.
- <=: Front
Tighten the piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
- Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Upper Spring Insulator, Lower Seat Step And Shock Absorber Assembly
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.