Removal And Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse rear lower nuts.

Make sure that the upper seat is attached as shown below.

CAUTION:

Keep the upper seat (1) in place during coil spring installation. The protrusion (A) on the upper seat faces the outside of the vehicle.

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Align the tabs (C) to the upper seat openings and securely fit the bracket (2) to the tabs (B).

: Body

Match up the lower seat indentions and the rear lower link grooves.
When installing the coil spring (1), position the coil spring as shown below.

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(A): Vehicle upper side

(B): 1 paint mark

(C): 2 paint marks

(D): Vehicle inside

CAUTION:
Position the coil spring with the 2 paint marks 3.5 turns from the bottom.
Install the coil spring by aligning the lower end of the coil spring (1) to the bump on the lower spring seat (2).

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(A) : Maximum gap 5 mm (0.20 in)
Perform the final tightening of the parts under unladen conditions with the tires on the ground.
Check the wheel alignment. Refer to INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .
Adjust the neutral position of the steering angle sensor. Refer to DESCRIPTION .