Genuine Nissan 300ZX Shock Absorber

Nissan 300ZX Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Answers

• STRUT Kit Front RH
  54302-22P86
  Q: How do you replace a shock absorber on Nissan 300ZX?

  A: Raise the vehicle and support it with jackstands under the spring seat stays to bear the weight of the suspension arm after removing the shock absorber. Remove the wheel and then take out the bolt securing the shock absorber to the spring seat stay. Access the top of the shock absorber by removing the speaker cover from the rear compartment and take off the shock absorber mounting insulator nuts, pushing down on the stud bolts to release the insulator. For adjustable shock models, disconnect the electrical connector. Use a wrench to hold the shock absorber piston rod while removing the top nut with a socket. Work the bottom of the shock absorber out of the spring seat stay and lower it from the vehicle, noting the sequence of the insulator dust cover and washers, as well as the sub-harness location if applicable. Install the new shock absorber, ensuring the insulator and cover are in the correct order, and insert the top through the opening, reconnecting the electrical connector if equipped. Let the mounting insulator hang down, hold the piston with a wrench, and install the rod top bolt. Install the lower shock absorber to spring seat stay bolt and loosely tighten the nut before replacing the wheel. Remove the jackstands and lower the vehicle, then tighten the bottom shock absorber retainer and replace the speaker cover.