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Disassembly And Assembly: Assembly

  1. Install the front spring lower rubber seat to the front suspension strut. Make sure that the pin (A) on the front spring lower rubber seat is positioned into the hole (B) on the front suspension strut.
    Fig 1: Lower Rubber Seat Pin And Strut Hole
    G08688988Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Compress the front spring using a suitable tool (A), and install the front spring onto the front suspension strut.
    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 spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the front spring.

    CAUTION:

    Face the tube side of the front spring (1) downward. Align the lower end of the front spring to the front spring lower rubber seat (2).

    Fig 3: Lower End Of Coil Spring With Lower Rubber Seat Gap
    G08688990Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Maximum Gap (A) : 5 mm (0.20 in)
  3. Install the bound bumper.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to install the bound bumper securely.
    • When installing the bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
  4. Install the strut mount bearing and the strut mount insulator to the front suspension strut. Temporarily install the piston rod lock nut.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse the piston rod lock nut.

  5. Be sure that the tab (A) on the strut mount insulator is positioned on the outboard side of the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Tab A On Strut Mount Insulator
    GNSAWEIA0259ZZ-259Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    ARROW :Front
  6. Be sure the front spring is properly set in the front spring lower rubber seat. Gradually release the suitable tool.
    CAUTION:

    Be sure the strut mount bearing and the front spring lower rubber seat are properly aligned to the front spring.

  7. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
  8. Remove Tool from the strut rod.
    Tool number :-(J-49029)
  9. Remove Tool (A) from vise.
    Fig 5: Tool (A)
    G08688986Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Tool number (A) : ST35652000 (-)
  10. Remove Tool (A) from front suspension strut.
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