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How to replace frontsuspension shockabsorbers onNissan Micra K11
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Carry out replacement in the following order:
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Tighten the parking brake lever.
2
Place wedge blocks under the rear wheels.
3
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.
4
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
5
Remove the front wheels.
Replace both shock absorbers at the repair of your carNissan Micra K11 at the same time.
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Disconnect the brake hose holder from theshock absorber strut.
7.1
Unscrew the lower fastener of the shockabsorber strut.
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Open the hood
9.1
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strutmount.
9.2
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Remove the suspension strut.
11
Set the shock absorber strut on the springcompressor tool.
12
Compress the spring.
13
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strutmount.
14
Remove the top mount, the support bearing andthe upper spring cup.
AutoDoc recommends:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils needto be securely gripped, compressing the spring on theopposite sides.
Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.
Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lockhandles.
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Remove the spring.
16
Remove the shock absorber dust cap and thebump stop.
17
Before installing a new shock absorber youshould pump it manually 3-5 times.
18
Install a new shock absorber on a special fixturefor further mounting of the spring
19
Install the spring on the shock absorber
AutoDoc recommends:
Examine suspension spring rubber spacers. Replace them ifneeded.
Τhoroughly examine the shock absorber mount, dust boot,bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
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Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on thenew shock absorber
21
Compress the spring.
22
Install the top mount, the strut mount bearing andthe upper spring cup.
23
Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount
24
Place the shock absorber in the wheel arch andfasten it.
25.1
Tighten the shock strut top mount.
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Close the hood
27.1
Tighten the lower fastening of the shockabsorber.
27.2
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Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
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Install the wheel.
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Lower the car and working in a cross order,tighten the wheel bolts
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