Technical Tips
- The strut started leaking fluid from the upper seal shortly
after installation. - The left or right strut installs OK, but the other side won’t line up
correctly. - The new shock or strut appears shorter than the unit removed from the vehicle.
- 95-99 Nissan Maxima Strut Fails Prematurely.
- The replacement shock/strut has a shorter upper mounting stud.
- The original mounting stud nut does not thread correctly or damages the new KYB shock/strut upper mounting stud threads.
- The supplied small parts kit has too many or not all of the parts
needed. - Does any fluid need to be put into the strut housing when replacing a cartridge-style strut?
- Over-tightening the upper strut shaft mounting nut causes
damage. - The vehicle reacts unevenly or oddly over bumps.
- Not enough stud threads visible to install or tighten the upper mounting nut.
- Hydraulic Fluid Leak: Causes.
- Noises After Shock/Strut Replacement: Causes.
- The shock stud appears too short or noises occur after installation.