Front Suspension: Removal & Installation Nissan Note E12

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1. Secure the head of strut piston rod to keep it from rotating, then tighten the stopper insulator lock nut to the specified torque. CAUTION: Do not reuse stopper insulator lock nut. Do not reuse the nuts that secure the strut to the steering knuckle.
2. Perform inspection after installation. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675608-S18155888112014120500000) ".
3. After replacing the strut, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the strut. Refer to " «DISPOSAL»(ref-675608-S00357385192014120500000) ".

Scheme 9

REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675581-S28220831532014120500000) ".
2. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675590-S21086541372014120500000) ".
3. Remove the bolts and nut, then remove the transverse link from front suspension member.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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Scheme 12

1. Install the stabilizer bushing with the slit (A) facing the rear of the vehicle.
2. To install stabilizer clamp bolt, temporarily tighten them in numerical order as shown, then tighten them to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675608-S21634120952014120500000) ".
3. To connect the stabilizer connecting rod (1), tighten the nut while holding the hexagonal part (A) on the stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts with the vehicle under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
5. Perform inspection after installation. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675608-S31001572542014120500000) ".

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675581-S28220831532014120500000) ".
2. Disconnect steering outer sockets from steering knuckles. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675600-S21761902462014120500000) ".
3. Disconnect transverse links from steering knuckle. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675608-S18798376052014120500000) ".
4. Disconnect stabilizer connecting rods from stabilizer bar. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675608-S21634120952014120500000) ".
5. Disconnect the lower joint from the steering gear. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675600-S28616927612014120500000) ".
6. Set suitable jack under front suspension member. CAUTION: Do not damage the front suspension member with suitable jack.
7. Remove the engine rear torque rod. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-675577-S30174247702014120500000) ".
8. Remove suspension member bolts.
9. Gradually lower the jack to remove front suspension member from vehicle body.
10. If necessary, remove steering gear from front suspension member. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675600-S17046954142014120500000) ".
11. If necessary, remove transverse links. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675608-S28072673602014120500000) ".
12. If necessary, remove stabilizer bar, stabilizer bar clamps, and stabilizer bushings. Refer to " «REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION»(ref-675608-S30952522052014120500000) ".
13. Inspect the front suspension member. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675608-S10565692132014120500000) ".

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 13

1. Install the member stay bolts, the upper link bolts, and the front suspension member bolts in the order of 1-6 as shown.
2. After installation, perform the final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
3. Complete the inspection. " «INSPECTION»(ref-675608-S10565692132014120500000) "