Genuine Nissan Maxima Shock Absorber

Nissan Maxima Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Answers

• STRUT Kit Front LH
  E4303-7Y01B
  Q: How to the remove, inspect, and install of a front strut and Coil Springs on Nissan Maxima?

  A: Relax the front wheel lug nuts, lift the front of the vehicle off the ground and safely suspend it with jack stands prior removing the wheels. Pull the brake hose out from the strut bracket, and unscrew it as you remove the clip on the hose with the aid of pliers. Take off the strut to knuckle nuts to physically separate the knuckle from the strut assembly and then push out the strut knuckle bolts using a hammer and punch. Pull the strut away from the Steering Knuckle, do not over bend the inner CV joint or let the knuckle go down to the side as it will cut the brake hose. Three of the upper mounting nuts should be unscrewed to free the upper end of the strut from the body, though the last nut must be loosened with care because the support provided by the hand will be needed; the assembly can then be withdrawn from the fender well. Look for signs that the strut body is leaking fluid, dented, cracked or need replacement, likewise examine the coil spring for chipped or cracked paint on the spring or spring seat is cut or have signs of corroding. If any problems are identified, go on to dismantling of the strut. To mount, align the strut assembly and place it in the fender well, passing the upper mounting studs to the shock tower holes and tightening nuts to lock the strut from falling. Slide the steering knuckle into the strut flange install the bolts and new nuts as shown below over tighten to the torque mentioned above. Puchase the brake hose through the bracket of the strut and fix it with the help of a retaining clip. Last, accurately screw in the wheel and lug nuts before dropping the vehicle and then torque the lug nuts and upper mounting nuts to the correct amount.