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Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Install Tool (A) to the strut.
    Fig 1: Identifying Tool (A)
    G08688986Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Tool number (A) : ST35652000 (-)
    CAUTION:

    When installing Tool, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.

  2. Secure tool (A) in a vise.
  3. Install Tool to the strut rod.
    Tool number :-(J-49029)
  4. Slightly loosen the piston rod lock nut.
    WARNING:

    Do not remove the piston rod lock nut completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed completely, the front coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.

  5. Compress the front coil spring using a suitable tool (A).
    Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Between Spring Upper Seat And Lower Seat Using Spring Compressor
    G05224321Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING:

    Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the front coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the front coil spring.

  6. Making sure the front coil spring is free between upper and lower rubber seats, then remove the piston rod lock nut.
  7. Remove the strut mount insulator and the upper rubber seat.
  8. Remove the dust cover.
  9. Gradually release the suitable tool, and remove the front coil spring.
  10. Remove the lower rubber seat.
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