Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Unit disassembly and assembly
FRONT COIL SPRING AND STRUT
Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
- Install Tool (A) to the front coil spring and strut.

Tool number : ST35652000 ( - )
CAUTION: When installing Tool (A), wrap a
shop cloth around the front coil spring and strut to protect the parts from
damage.
- Secure Tool (A) in a vise.
- Slightly loosen the piston rod lock nut.

WARNING: Do not remove piston rod lock nut
completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed completely, the front
spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
- Compress the front spring using a spring compressor (commercial
service tool).
WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two
spring compressors are firmly hooked on the front spring. The spring
compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the front
spring.
- Make sure the front spring is free between the strut mount bearing and
the front spring lower rubber seat.
Remove the piston rod lock nut.
- Remove the strut mount insulator, the bound bumper, and the strut
mount bearing.
- Remove the bound bumper from the strut mount insulator.
- Gradually release the spring compressor (commercial service tool)
and remove the front spring.
- Remove the front spring lower rubber seat.
ASSEMBLY
- Install the front spring lower rubber seat (2) to the front
suspension strut.
- Compress the front spring (1) using a spring compressor
(commercial service tool), and install the front spring to the front
suspension strut.
WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two
spring compressors are firmly hooked on the front spring. The spring
compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the front
spring.
CAUTION: Face the tube side of
the coil spring downward. Align the front spring lower end (A) to the front
spring lower rubber seat as shown.

- Install the bound bumper to the strut mount insulator.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install the bound bumper to the strut mount
insulator securely.
- When installing the bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use
machine oil or other lubricants.
- Install the strut mount bearing, the bound bumper, and the strut
mount insulator to the strut. Temporarily install the piston rod lock
nut.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the piston rod lock
nut.
- Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown.

: Front
- Be sure the front spring is properly set in the front spring lower
rubber seat. Gradually release the spring compressor (commercial service
tool).
CAUTION: Be sure the
strut mount bearing is properly aligned to the strut mount insulator and to
the front spring.
- Tighten the piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
- Remove Tool (A) from the vis
- Remove Tool (A) from the front coil spring and strut.

Tool number : ST35652000 ( - )
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Front Suspension Strut
- Check the front suspension strut for deformation, cracks, and
damage. Replace if necessary.
- Check the piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion.
Replace if necessary.
- Check the welded and sealed areas for oil leakage. Replace if
necessary.
Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check the strut mount insulator for cracks. Check the front spring lower
rubber seat and the strut mount bearing for wear. Replace if necessary.
Front Spring
Check the front spring for cracks, wear, and damage. Replace if necessary.
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Exploded View
Front stabilizer
Stabilizer clamp
Stabilizer bushing
Stabilizer connecting rod
Front mount bracket
Rear mount bracket
Member insulator
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)
*: Fuel, engine coolant, and lubricants are full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools, and mats are in designated positions.
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Other materials:
Sunroof motor assembly
Wiring Diagram
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Diagnosis system (meter)
Diagnosis Description
SELF-DIAGNOSIS MODE
Odo/trip meter and information display segment operation can be
checked in self-diagnosis mode.
Meters/gauges can be checked in self-diagnosis mode.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
While pushing the odo/trip meter switch, ...
Children need adults to help protect them.
They need to be properly restrained.
In addition to the general information in this
manual, child safety information is available from
many other sources, including doctors, teachers,
government traffic safety offices, and community
organizations. Every child is different, so be sure
to lear ...