Coil Spring & Strut Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Disconnect the ABS sensor wire and front brake hose from the brackets on the front shock absorber. Disconnect the stabilizer bar connecting rod upper link. 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.