Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Make sure piston rod on strut is not damaged when attaching components to strut.

Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION: When installing strut attachment (SST) to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.

Fig 1: Installing Strut Attachment To Strut And Fix It In Vise
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Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut.
CAUTION:
- Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to spring rubber seat as shown in the figure.
- Be sure spring compressor (commercial service tool) is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
Apply soapy water to bound bumper and insert into mounting insulator.
CAUTION: Do not use machine oil.

Fig 2: Installing Coil Spring Onto Strut
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Install mounting insulator bracket, mounting bearing, bound bumper, spring upper seat, spring upper rubber seat and spring lower rubber seat.
- Installation position of spring upper seat is as shown in the figure.
Fig 3: Identifying Installation Position Of Spring Upper Seat
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Fix mounting insulator, then tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.
CAUTION: Be careful not to deform mounting insulator bracket.
Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
CAUTION: Loosen spring compressor while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
Remove strut attachment (SST) from strut.

Fig 4: Tightening Piston Rod Lock Nut
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