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Replacing strut / coil spring assembly rack
Check removed from the car rack-mount assembly for signs of leaks, dents, cracks or other mechanical damage. Inspect the coil spring for the presence of chipping, cracks, signs of subsidence and rubber cushion its seats for signs of curing and aging of the material. On branded service stations, Nissan can always be purchased on the basis of the exchange shock assembly with coil springs that can significantly reduce the time and cost. In view of the above, before attempting to dismantle the assembly in order to fulfill its reconditioning, conduct marketing, defined in the prices of interchangeable components and comparing them with the costs for the purchase of reduced rack.
 | Removing the coil spring with the shock absorber assembly is associated with potentially dangerous and should only be done with the use of high-quality special tool. |
STRIPPING | 1. Remove the rack-mount assembly from the vehicle (see. Section Replacement strut / coil spring assembly rack or Removal, check of a condition and installation of the rear suspension struts). Clamp the shock absorber assembly in a vise with soft jaws (not too much).  | 2. Follow the manufacturer's instructions, install the tool for compressing coil spring. Tightening the nuts onto the studs tool, compress the spring enough to completely unload the base of the top support. |
 | 3. Give the shock absorber rod nut. |
 | 4. Remove the top support of a rack with a piston rod of the shock absorber. Check up freedom of rotation of the bearing, if necessary, replace the bearing. Assess the rubber parts in the case of signs of deterioration of the material, replace the defective items. |
 | 5. Remove the stem from the shock absorber upper spring seat, evaluate the state of his rubber cushion in case of need make replacement. Remove the stem with a rubber pillow top seat. |
 | 6. Carefully remove the shock absorber compressed coil spring and move it to a safe place. | Avoid turning the compressed spring ends to yourself! |
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7. Remove the shock absorber rod with a rubber protective cover.
8. Assess the bottom rubber cushion in case of need make replacement. |
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ASSEMBLY | 1. When replacing the rubber cushion lower spring seat, make sure that it was planted equipped with notched side of the saddle. Pull out the shock-absorber rod the entire length of its travel and put on him a rubber protective cover.  | 2. Carefully plant the compressed coil spring in its lower seat. Make sure that the end of the spring rod was lowered as much a part of the cushion. |
3. Replace the rubber pad assembly of the upper and upper spring seat. Make sure the saddle turned deployed cut out from the center plane of the vehicle. 4. Put on the shock-absorber rod boot and top support strut.
5. Screw the nut and tighten it with demanded effort. Remove tool for compressing coil spring.
6. Place the assembled stand on the regular place (see. Section Replacement strut / coil spring assembly rack or Removal, check of a condition and installation of the rear suspension struts). |
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