Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

2013 Nissan-Datsun Juke Nismo, FWDSECTION Assembly
CAUTION: Never damage strut assembly piston rod when installing components from strut assembly.
  1. Install strut attachment [SST: ST35652000 (-)] to strut and secure it in a vise.
    CAUTION: When installing the strut attachment to strut assembly, wrap a shop cloth around strut to protect from damage.
  2. Install lower rubber seat.
  3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure a compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
    • Be careful with the vertical direction of the coil spring.
      Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring Vertical Direction
      G08706849Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Align the lower end of coil spring (1) with (A) of lower rubber seat (2) as shown in the figure below.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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