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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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CAUTION: Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
  1. Remove the shock absorber arm from shock absorber.
  2. Install shock absorber attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 (-)] to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.
    CAUTION: When installing the shock absorbershock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from damage.
    Fig 1: Securing Shock Absorber Attachment And Shock Absorber In Vise
    G05224320Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Using a spring compressor (A) (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between rubber seat and shock absorber until coil spring with a spring compressor is free.
    CAUTION: Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached coil spring. Compress coil spring
  4. Make sure coil spring with a spring compressor between rubber seat and shock absorber is free and then remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.
    Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Using Spring Compressor
    G05915170Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove mounting seal, shock absorber mounting bracket, rubber seat, bound bumper from shock absorber.
  6. Remove coil spring with a spring compressor, and then gradually release a spring compressor.
    CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
  7. Remove the shock absorber attachment from shock absorber.
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