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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool.
  2. Disconnect the wheel sensor wire and front brake hose from the brackets on the shock absorber (strut).
  3. Disconnect the connecting rod upper link using power tool.
  4. Support the wheel hub and steering knuckle assembly with a suitable wire.
  5. Remove the shock absorber (strut) lower bolts and nuts using power tool.
    Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber (Strut) Lower Bolts And Nuts
    G04906581Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove hoodledge covers.
  7. Remove the three upper shock absorber (strut) mounting nuts using power tool.
    CAUTION: Do not remove piston rod lock nut on vehicle.
  8. Remove the shock absorber (strut) assembly.
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