Coil Spring & Strut Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Altima, 2003 Nissan Altima, and 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Support lower control arm. Mark position of strut to steering knuckle for installation purposes. Remove strut-to-steering knuckle nuts and bolts. Remove nuts attaching upper strut to body. DO NOT remove piston rod lock nut.
- Remove strut and coil spring assembly from vehicle. Secure strut assembly in a soft-jaw vise. Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut. Compress spring with spring compressor and remove piston rod lock nut. Remove spring from strut assembly.