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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. 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 in illustration below.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Spring Seat, Upper And Lower End
    G04899153Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Install the shock absorber mounting insulator as shown in line with lower shock mount and step in lower seat.
    • The step in the strut assembly lower seat faces outside of vehicle.
  3. Tighten the new piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to "COMPONENT ".
    • Use a new piston rod lock nut for assembly.
  4. Remove commercial service tool.
    Fig 2: Identifying LH Strut Assembly
    G04899154Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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