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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing) the piston rod lock nut as shown, below.
    G04128654Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
  2. Compress the spring using commercial service tool until the shock absorber insulator can be turned by hand.
    WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
  3. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
    G04134538Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
  4. Remove the components from the shock absorber.
    • Keep the spring compressed in the commercial service tool if reusing it for assembly.
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