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Coil Spring And Shock Absorber: Disassembly

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  1. Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing) the piston rod lock nut as shown.
    CAUTION: Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
    Fig 1: Loosening Piston Rod Lock Nut
    G02447489Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Compress the spring using commercial service tool until the strut mounting insulator can be turned by hand.
    WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
  3. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Piston Rod Lock Nut
    G02447490Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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