Front Suspension: Overhaul Nissan Note E12

STRUT ASSEMBLY

Check for oil leaks or damage. Replace the parts if necessary.

DISASSEMBLY

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1. Remove strut mount insulator.
2. Install Tool (A) to the front coil spring and strut. CAUTION: When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage. Tool number: ST35652000 (-)
3. Secure Tool (A) in a vise.
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 coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
5. Compress coil spring using a suitable tool (A). WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
6. Make sure the coil spring is free between the spring upper seat and the strut.
7. Hold the piston rod and remove the piston rod lock nut.
8. Remove strut mount bearing, spring upper seat, and bound bumper as a set.
9. Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.
10. Gradually release the suitable tool and remove the coil spring. CAUTION: Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
11. Remove the Tool from strut. Tool number: ST35652000 (-)
12. If necessary, remove strut mount bearing (1) from spring upper seat (2), using a Tool (A). Tool number: KV10106700 (-) CAUTION: Do not disassemble the strut mount bearing unless damage exists.
13. Inspect the components. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675608-S18155888112014120500000) ".

ASSEMBLY

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1. Install Tool (A) to the front coil spring and strut. CAUTION: When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage. Tool number: ST35652000
2. Secure Tool (A) in a vise.
3. Compress coil spring using a suitable tool (A). WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring. CAUTION: Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align the lower end to lower seat (2). Maximum gap (A): 5 mm (0.2 in)
4. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. CAUTION: Do not use machine oil.
5. Insert bound bumper into spring upper seat.
6. Install strut mount bearing, spring upper seat, and bound bumper as a set. CAUTION: Do not apply oil, such as grease, when installing the strut mount bearing.
7. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then install piston rod lock nut and tighten to the specified torque. CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
8. Gradually release the suitable tool, and remove the suitable tool from the coil spring. CAUTION: Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
9. Remove the Tool (A) from the vise. Tool number: ST35652000 (-)
10. Remove Tool (A) from the front coil spring and strut.
11. Install strut mount insulator.
12. After replacing the strut, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the old strut. Refer to " «DISPOSAL»(ref-675608-S00357385192014120500000) ".