Nissan Maxima. Manual - part 671

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Exploded View

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

• Engine, transmission and suspension member must be removed as an assembly. Refer to 

EM-103,

"Removal and Installation"

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• Once removed as an assembly, lift engine and transmission off suspension member using suitable tool.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• After installation, perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on ground. Refer to

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

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• Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-6, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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1.

Front stabilizer

2.

Stabilizer clamp

3.

Stabilizer bushing

4.

Stabilizer connecting rod

5.

Front mount bracket

6.

Rear mount bracket

7.

Member insulator

8.

Member pin stay

9.

Transverse link

10. Steering stopper bracket

11. Stopper bolt cap

12. Steering stopper bolt

13. Steering knuckle

14. Front suspension member

15. Front suspension strut

16. Front spring lower rubber seat

17. Front spring

18. Strut mount bearing

19. Bound bumper

20. Strut mount insulator

Front

FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1. Install Tool (A) to the front coil spring and strut.

CAUTION:

When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front

coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage.

2. Secure Tool (A) in a vise.

3. Slightly loosen the piston rod lock nut.

WARNING:

Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed completely,

the front spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.

4. Compress the front spring using a spring compressor (commer-

cial service tool).

WARNING:

Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are

firmly hooked on the front spring. The spring compressors

must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the front

spring.

5. Make sure the front spring is free between the strut mount bearing and the front spring lower rubber seat.

Remove the piston rod lock nut.

6. Remove the strut mount insulator, the bound bumper, and the strut mount bearing.
7. Remove the bound bumper from the strut mount insulator.
8. Gradually release the spring compressor (commercial service tool) and remove the front spring.
9. Remove the front spring lower rubber seat.

ASSEMBLY

1. Install the front spring lower rubber seat (2) to the front suspen-

sion strut.

2. Compress the front spring (1) using a spring compressor (com-

mercial service tool), and install the front spring to the front sus-

pension strut.

WARNING:

Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are

firmly hooked on the front spring. The spring compressors

must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the front

spring.

CAUTION:

Face the tube side of the coil spring downward. Align the

front spring lower end (A) to the front spring lower rubber seat as shown.

3. Install the bound bumper to the strut mount insulator.

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FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT

CAUTION:

• Be sure to install the bound bumper to the strut mount insulator securely.

• When installing the bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.

4. Install the strut mount bearing, the bound bumper, and the strut mount insulator to the strut. Temporarily

install the piston rod lock nut.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the piston rod lock nut.

5. Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown.

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6. Be sure the front spring is properly set in the front spring lower rubber seat. Gradually release the spring

compressor (commercial service tool).

CAUTION:

Be sure the strut mount bearing is properly aligned to the strut mount insulator and to the front

spring.

7. Tighten the piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.

8. Remove Tool (A) from the vise.

9. Remove Tool (A) from the front coil spring and strut.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Front Suspension Strut

• Check the front suspension strut for deformation, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.

• Check the piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion. Replace if necessary.

• Check the welded and sealed areas for oil leakage. Replace if necessary.

Insulator and Rubber Parts

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Tool number

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