Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly
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.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the shock absorber piston rod when removing components from the shock absorber.
- Remove the cap from the shock absorber insulator.
- Wrap a shop cloth around the lower shock absorber bolt flange. Secure the lower shock absorber bolt flange in a vise.CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of the rear shock absorber in a vise.
- Secure the piston rod tip so that the piston rod does not turn. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
- Remove the shock absorber insulator and the bound bumper from the rear shock absorber.