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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. When installing coil spring on strut, it must be positioned as shown below.
  2. Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown below in line with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.
    • The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.
      • Fig 1: Installing Coil Spring On Strut
      G04899153Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Tighten the new piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
    Fig 2: Identifying LH Strut Assembly
    G04899154Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove commercial service tool.
    CAUTION: Release the commercial service tool while making sure the position of the commercial service tool on the coil spring does not move.
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