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Disassembly and Assembly: 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 bound bumper onto strut mounting insulator.
  3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align the lower end (A) to lower seat (strut assembly) (2).
    • Be sure a compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
    Fig 1: Aligning Lower End To Lower Seat (Strut Assembly)
    G05893067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator with bound bumper to strut.
    • Installation position of strut mounting insulator is shown in the figure.

    : Vehicle front

  5. 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.
  6. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
    CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
  7. Remove the strut attachment from strut assembly.
Fig 2: Identifying Strut Mounting Insulator Position
G05915172Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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