Removal
Loosen the upper and lower shock absorber mounting nuts. Do not loosen the shock absorber rod nut.
Disassembly
1. Clamp the shock strut into the vise using the STZ5652000 tool, then loosen the shock rod nut without removing it.
2. Compress the spring using the HT71780000 tool so that the upper support of the strut can be turned by hand.
3. Remove the shock absorber rod nut.
Examination
Shock absorber. Check the smoothness of the rod movement under full compression and extension, make sure there are no oil leaks through the rod seal and welds. The rod should not be deformed or damaged. The insulating gasket of the spring and the bushing. Rubber parts should not have cracks or signs of destruction.
Spring. Check the spring for deformations, cracks and other damage.
Assembly
Position the upper shock absorber mount in the shown position relative to the shock absorber.
(The material is taken from a web resource NissanBook.ru)
When installing the spring, do not confuse the top and bottom (the top end is flat).
The spring must be installed on the shock absorber as shown in the figure.
