Removal & Inspection
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.
NOTE:
Refer to Figure
while performing the following procedure.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel.
- Set a jack on the rear lower link to remove the fitting bolt and nut in the lower side of shock absorber. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly.
- Lower jack from rear lower link. Remove mounting seal bracket fixing nuts of shock absorber upper side and remove shock absorber assembly from vehicle.
- Inspect shock absorber. Check shock absorber for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace if necessary. Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary. Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary. Check seal of mount seal bracket. If any crack, deformation or deterioration is found, replace the mount seal bracket as assembly.