Nissan Murano: Front Suspension :: Removal and Installation / Front Coil Spring and Strut

Exploded View

1.	Piston rod lock nut	2.	Strut mount insulator	3.	Strut mount bearing
4.	Front coil spring	5.	Bound bumper	6.	Lower rubber seat
7.	Strut		Front

REMOVAL

Remove strut bolt access panel from cowl top.

Remove strut bolt grommet from cowl top extension.

Remove strut mount insulator bolts using power tool.

Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove bolt (A) and separate front wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

• Failure to separate front wheel sensor from steering knuckle may result in damage to front wheel sensor.

• Pull out front wheel sensor being careful to turn it as little as possible. Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.

Separate front wheel sensor harness from front coil spring and strut.

Remove brake hose lock plate (A).

Remove stabilizer connecting rod nut (A) from front coil spring and strut. Position stabilizer connecting rod aside. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove lower strut nuts and bolts using power tool.

Remove front coil spring and strut.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Strut

Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.

• Strut for deformation, cracks or damage

• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion

• Oil leakage

Strut Mount Insulator, Strut Mount Bearing, and Rubber Parts Inspection

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

Front Coil Spring

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

INSTALLATION

Installation is in reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse lower strut nuts.

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

  

  : Front

• Be sure lower strut nuts (A) are facing front of Nissan Murano vehicle.

  

  : Front

• Check wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.

• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Description.

• After replacing the strut, follow disposal procedure to discard old strut. Refer to Disposal.

Set strut horizontally with piston rod fully extended.

Drill a 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in) hole at position () from top as shown to release gas gradually.

CAUTION:

• Wear eye protection (safety glasses).

• Wear gloves.

• Be careful with metal chips or oil blown out by compressed gas.

NOTE:

• Drill vertically in this direction () directly to outer tube avoiding brackets.

• The gas is clear, colorless, odorless, and harmless.

Position drilled hole downward and drain oil by moving piston rod several times.

CAUTION:

Dispose of drained oil according to the law and local regulations.