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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

CAUTION: Do not damage strut piston rod when removing components from strut assembly.
  1. Install Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.

    Tool number : ST35652000 ( - ) 

    CAUTION: When installing the Tool to strut, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
    Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
    G04927229Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Using tool, compress coil spring between strut mounting bearing and spring lower seat (on strut) until coil spring is free.
    CAUTION: Be sure the tool is securely attached to the coil spring before compressing coil spring.
  3. Make sure coil spring with tool between strut mounting bearing and spring lower seat (strut) is free. Then remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.
  4. Remove cap, strut mounting insulator, strut mounting bearing, coil spring with tool, dust cover, bound bumper, and coil spring insulator from strut.
    Fig 2: Identifying Commercial Service Tool
    G04921522Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. After removing coil spring with spring compressor, gradually release the spring compressor.
    CAUTION: Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
  6. Remove the tool from strut.
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