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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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CAUTION: Never damage strut assembly piston rod when installing components from strut assembly.
  1. Install strut attachment [SST: ST35652000 (-)] to strut and secure it in a vise.
    CAUTION: When installing the strut attachment to strut assembly, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect from damage.
  2. Install lower rubber seat.
  3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure a compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
    • Be careful with the vertical direction of the coil spring.
      Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring
      G07087953Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Align the lower end of coil spring (1) with (A) of lower rubber seat (2) as shown in the figure.
  4. Apply soapy water to bound bumper.
    CAUTION: Never use machine oil.
  5. Insert bound bumper into mounting insulator.
  6. Install mounting bearing.
    CAUTION: Never apply oils, such as grease, when installing the mounting bearing.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lower End Of Coil Spring And Lower Rubber Seat
    G06933537Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Check the location of identification mark (A) of the mounting insulator and install it with the arrow (B) faced outside of the vehicle to the strut.
    NOTE: The identification mark "0" shows right mounting insulator and "1" shows left.
  8. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
    CAUTION: Never reuse piston rod lock nut.
    Fig 3: Identifying Identification Mark Of Mounting Insulator
    G06933533Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Gradually release a spring compressor (A), and remove coil spring.
    CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
    Fig 4: Releasing Spring Compressor
    G05224321Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove the strut attachment (A) from strut assembly.
  11. Install the cap.
    Fig 5: Identifying Strut Attachment On Strut Assembly
    G05224320Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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