Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when attaching components to shock absorber.

Install strut attachment (SST) to shock absorber and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION: When installing strut attachment (SST) to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from damage.
Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto shock absorber.

Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring Using Spring Compressor
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION:
- Install coil spring as shown in the figure with large diameter side [100 mm (3.94 in)] up and small diameter side [90 mm (3.54 in)] down. (Identification paint is the 4th winding point from lower side.
- Be sure spring compressor (commercial service tool) is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
Apply soapy water to bound bumper and insert into mounting insulator.
CAUTION: Do not use machine oil.

Fig 2: Measuring Coil Spring Dimension
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Attach spring upper seat and mounting insulator as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Make sure coil spring is securely seated in spring mounting groove of spring upper seat.
- The bottom part of spring should be at the position of A point of spring seat.
Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and tighten the specified torque on piston rod lock nut.
Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
CAUTION: Loosen spring compressor (commercial service tool) while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
Remove strut attachment (SST) from shock absorber.

Fig 3: Attaching Spring Upper Seat & Mounting Insulator
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.