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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Install shock absorber attachment [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 compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
    Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Large And Small Side Diameter
    G07019398Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the shock absorber mounting bracket and rubber seat.
    CAUTION: Align the paint mark (A) to the stud bolt (1) position when assembling.
    Fig 2: Locating Stud Bolt And Paint Mark
    G05224323Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Apply soapy water to bound bumper.
    CAUTION: Never use machine oil.
  5. Insert bound bumper into shock absorber mounting bracket, and then install it to shock absorber together with rubber seat.
    • Install the shock absorber mounting bracket as shown in the figure below.

      Angle (a): 30.0° 

    • Check that the lower end of the coil spring (C) is positioned at the spring lower seat of the shock absorber.
    Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Side Shock Absorber Mounting Brackets And Coil Spring Lower End Position
    G09003754Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
  7. Gradually release a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
    CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
  8. Remove the shock absorber attachment [SST: ST35652000 (-)] 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).
    Fig 4: Locating Shock Absorber Arm, Locating Bracket And Protrusion
    G06618017Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the mounting seal to shock absorber mounting bracket.
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