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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Install shock absorber attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 (-)] to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
    CAUTION: When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from damage.
  2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto shock absorber.
    CAUTION:
    • Install with the large-diameter side (A) facing up and the small-diameter side (B) facing down.
    • Be sure a spring compress or is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
    Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Large-Diameter Side Facing Up And Small-Diameter Side Facing Down
    G05224322Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install the shock absorber mounting bracket and rubber seat.
    CAUTION: Align the paint mark (A) to the stud bolt (1) position when assembling.
  4. Apply soapy water to bound bumper.
    CAUTION: Never use machine oil.
    Fig 2: Aligning Paint Mark To Stud Bolt Position When Assembling
    G05224323Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Insert bound bumper into shock absorber mounting bracket, and then install it to shock absorber together with rubber seat.
    Fig 3: View Of Shock Absorber Mounting Bracket Angle
    G07171489Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Install the shock absorber mounting bracket as shown in the figure.

      Angle (a): 35.4° 

    • Check that the lower end of the coil spring is positioned at the spring lower seat of the shock absorber.
  6. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
  7. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
    CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
  8. Remove the shock absorber attachment from shock absorber.
  9. Install the shock absorber arm to shock absorber.
    CAUTION: To install, align the shock absorber protrusion (A) with the groove of shock absorber arm (1) and press it all the way to the locating bracket (B).
  10. Install the mounting seal to shock absorber mounting bracket.
    Fig 4: Aligning Shock Absorber Protrusion With Groove Of Shock Absorber Arm
    G06618017Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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