Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto the strut.
WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.

CAUTION: Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to spring seat as shown In illustration.
Install dust cover/jounce bumper to strut mount insulator.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install dust cover/jounce bumper to strut mount insulator securely.
- When installing dust cover/jounce bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring With Lower End And Spring Seat
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install small parts to the strut.
- Spring upper seat/strut bearing and strut mount insulator. Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown in illustration.

Fig 2: Identifying Tab On Strut Mount Insulator
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Be sure coil spring is properly set in spring rubber seat. Gradually release spring compressor.
CAUTION: Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to spring upper seat and coil spring.
Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
Remove Tool (A) from strut.

Fig 3: Identifying Tool On Strut
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.