Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 709
FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT
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Do not remove the piston rod lock nut completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed com-
pletely, the front coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
5. Compress the front coil spring using a suitable tool (A).
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly
hooked on the front coil spring. The suitable tool must be
tightened alternately so as to not tilt the front coil spring.
6. Make sure front coil spring is free between the strut mount insulator and the front spring lower rubber seat.
7. Hold the piston rod and remove the piston rod lock nut.
8. Remove strut mount insulator and strut mount bearing, front spring upper seat, and front suspension
bound bumper from strut.
9. Gradually release the suitable tool and remove the front coil spring.
CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the front coil spring
does not move.
10. Remove front spring lower rubber seat.
11. Remove the suitable tool from strut, and inspect the components. Refer to
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut
• Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
• Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.
• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check strut mount insulator for cracks, rubber parts for wear and replace if necessary.
Front Coil Spring
Check for cracks, wear, and damage and replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when installing components to the front coil spring and strut.
1. Install front spring lower rubber seat to the strut.
2. Compress the front coil spring using a suitable tool.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the front coil spring. The suit-
able tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the front coil spring.
3. Align the lower end of the front coil spring (1) with the front
spring lower rubber seat (2) as shown.
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Maximum Gap (A)
: 5 mm (0.2 in)
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