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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Compress the coil spring using spring compressors (commercial service tools).
    WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the spring compressors (commercial service tools) are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The spring compressors (commercial service tools) must be tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the coil spring.
  2. Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
  3. Install the dust cover and the upper seat.
  4. Install the upper spring seat, the shock absorber bushing, the shock absorber mounting insulator, the spacer, and the washer. Temporarily install, but do not tighten, the piston rod lock nut.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the piston rod lock nut.
  5. Position the coil spring lower end (2) and upper end (3) as shown below.
    Fig 1: Positioning Coil Spring Lower And Upper End
    G08697083Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Position the shock absorber mounting insulator (3) with the studs in line with the lower shock mount and the lower seat step (2). The lower seat step faces the outside of the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Coil Spring, Studs And Lower Seat Step
    G08697065Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Gradually release the spring compressors (commercial service tools).
  8. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to specification. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  9. Remove the coil spring and shock absorber from the vise.
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