Nissan Murano: Suspension / Front Suspension :: Unit Disassembly and Assembly. 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

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Do not damage piston rod when removing components from front coil spring and strut.

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

CAUTION:

When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around front coil spring and strut to protect parts from damage.

Secure Tool (A) in a vise.

Install Tool to strut rod.

Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.

WARNING:

Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is removed completely, front coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.

Compress front coil spring using suitable tool (A).

WARNING:

Make sure that pawls of suitable tool are firmly hooked on front coil spring. Suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt front coil spring.

Make sure front coil spring is free between strut mount insulator and lower rubber seat.

Hold piston rod and remove piston rod lock nut.

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

Gradually release suitable tool and remove front coil spring.

CAUTION:

Release suitable tool while making sure position of suitable tool on front coil spring does not move.

Remove lower rubber seat.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Strut

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

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

• Check welded and sealed areas for oil leaks. Replace strut if necessary.

Insulator and Rubber Parts

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

Front Coil Spring

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

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Do not damage piston rod when installing components to front coil spring and strut.

Install lower rubber seat to strut. Make sure that pin (A) on lower rubber seat is positioned into hole (B) on strut.

Compress front coil spring using suitable tool.

WARNING:

Make sure that pawls of suitable tool are firmly hooked on front coil spring. Suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt front coil spring.

Align lower end of front coil spring (1) with lower rubber seat (2) as shown.

Connect bound bumper to strut mount bearing.

CAUTION:

• Be sure to install bound bumper to strut mount bearing securely.

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

Install strut mount bearing and strut mount insulator.

Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.

Be sure that tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned on outboard side of Nissan Murano vehicle.

: Front

Gradually release suitable tool (A) and remove suitable tool from front coil spring.

CAUTION:

Release suitable tool while making sure position of suitable tool on front coil spring does not move.

Tighten piston rod lock nut to specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove Tool from strut rod.

Remove Tool (A) from vise.

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

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