Nissan Teana J32. Manual - part 621

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires.

2.

Remove lock plate of brake hose. Refer to 

BR-19, "FRONT : Exploded View"

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3.

Remove wheel sensor. Refer to 

BRC-57, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (without VDC),

BRC-151, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with VDC).

4.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut assembly. Refer to 

FSU-14, "Exploded View"

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5.

Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle.

6.

Remove cowl top cover. Refer to 

EXT-20, "Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove mounting bolts of strut mounting insulator, and then remove strut assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Become it in projection (A) an illustration to the vehicle outside.

• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts, under unladen conditions

with tires on level ground.

1.

Strut mounting insulator

2.

Strut mounting bearing

3.

Coil spring

4.

Bound bumper

5.

Lower rubber seat

6.

 Strut

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Never damage strut assembly piston rod when removing components from strut assembly.

1.

Install strut attachment (A) (SST: ST35652000) to strut assem-
bly 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.

Using a spring compressor (A) (commercial service tool), com-
press coil spring between strut mounting bearing and lower rub-
ber seat (on strut assembly) until coil spring with a spring
compressor is free.

CAUTION:

Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.

3.

Make sure coil spring with a spring compressor between strut
mounting bearing and lower rubber seat (strut assembly) is free.
And then remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston
rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.

4.

Remove strut mounting insulator and strut mounting bearing,
and bound bumper from strut.

5.

After remove coil spring with a spring compressor, and then gradually release a spring compressor.

CAUTION:

Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

6.

Remove lower rubber seat from strut.

7.

Remove the strut attachment (SST: ST35652000) 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.

Install bound bumper onto strut mounting insulator.

4.

Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut assem-
bly.

CAUTION:

• Face tube side of coil spring (1) downward. Align the

lower end (A) to lower rubber seat (2).

• Be sure a compressor is securely attached to coil spring.

Compress coil spring.

• Set coil spring so that its paint marks are aligned with the

positions of 1.25 turns and 2.25 turns from the bottom end
of the coil spring.

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Install strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator with bound bumper to strut.
• Installation position of strut mounting insulator is shown in the

figure.

CAUTION:

Become it in projection (A) to the vehicle outside.

6.

Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then
tighten piston rod lock nut with specified torque.

CAUTION:

Never reuse piston rod lock nut.

7.

Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring.

CAUTION:

Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.

8.

Remove the strut attachment from strut assembly.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-57, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

 (without VDC), 

BRC-151, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

 (with VDC).

2.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor (with VDC). Refer to 

BRC-66, "ADJUSTMENT OF

STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Strut

Check the following items, and replace if necessary.
• Strut for deformation, cracks or damage
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion
• Oil leakage

Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection

Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace if necessary.

Coil Spring

Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage. Replace if necessary.

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires.

2.

Remove drive shaft of wheel side from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to 

FAX-16, "Exploded

View"

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3.

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle.

4.

Remove transverse link from suspension member.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the front suspension member, under unladen conditions with

tires on level ground.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Appearance

Check the following:
• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection

Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.

Swing Torque Inspection

NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.

1.

Transverse link

2.

Front suspension member

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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