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Strut Removal

NOTE:

^ Use care during strut removal to prevent stress on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components.

^ If needed; spray the strut mounting bolts/nuts with Nissan Rust Penetrant (P/N 999MP-A3020P) or equivalent.





1. Support the transverse link (lower control arm) with a jack stand as shown.

a. Position the jack stand under the lower control arm.

b. Lower the vehicle until the lower control arm touches the jack stand.

NOTE:
Do not lower the vehicle beyond just touching the jack stand. Do not put tension on the coil spring.





2. Disconnect the following items:

^ Remove clip and take the brake hydraulic line loose from its support.

> Discard the clip, use new clip for Brake line support reassembly.

^ Remove the bolt for ABS sensor harness support.

^ Take the ABS sensor harness loose harness support from support on the other side of strut (not shown).

^ Remove the lower strut bolts.

> Discard the nuts, use new ones for reassembly.

NOTE:
Do not remove the nuts from the stabilizer connecting rod.

3. Carefully separate the knuckle from the strut.

NOTE:
Do not let the knuckle fall away from the strut. This will cause the weight of the knuckle assembly strap to pull on the brake line and the driveshaft boot (if equipped).





4. Use an elastic strap or other suitable tool to secure the knuckle to the stabilizer bar as shown.

NOTE:
Make sure the knuckle assembly is secure. Its weight must be supported during the entire repair process.





5. Remove the 2 bolts for the ABS connector sensor connector cover.





6. Disconnect the ABS sensor connector.

^ ABS sensor connector is on the back side of the cover.

7. Pull the ABS sensor harness from behind the strut.





8. Let the ABS sensor harness hang out of sensor the way as shown.

9. Raise the vehicle enough so the lower control arm is not touching the jack stand.





10. Remove the 3 upper strut mounting nuts.

^ Discard the nuts, use new ones for reassembly.

11. Maneuver the strut so it is hanging upside down as shown.

NOTE:
The weight of strut is supported by the stabilizer connecting rod.
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