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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Set the shock absorber in a vise (A), then loosen (without removing) the piston rod lock nut as shown.
    GNSJPEIA06Z-006Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
  2. Compress the spring using a suitable tool (A) until the shock absorber mounting insulator can be turned by hand.
    GNSJPEIA0168Z-168Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two tools are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
  3. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
    • Discard the piston rod lock nut, use a new nut for assembly.
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