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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
  2. Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Disconnect the wheel sensor wire and front brake hose from the brackets on the front shock absorber (strut).
  4. Disconnect the connecting rod upper link using power tool.
  5. Support the wheel hub and steering knuckle assembly with a suitable wire.
  6. Remove the shock absorber (strut) lower bolts and nuts using power tool.
  7. Remove the three upper strut mounting nuts using power tool.
    CAUTION: Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
  8. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber (strut) assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber (Strut) Lower Bolts And Nuts
    G04906581Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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