Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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.
Install bound bumper onto strut mounting insulator.
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: Identifying Coil Spring, Lower End And Lower Seat (Strut Assembly)
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator with bound bumper to strut.
- Installation position of strut mounting insulator is shown in the figure.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Strut Front Cover And ID Letter
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.
Gradually release a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
Remove the strut attachment [SST: ST35652000 (-)] from strut assembly.