Diagnosing noise after installation

If clunking or rattling occurs after installation and the strut mount and spring seat clock position are correct, inspect other suspension components. Stabilizer bar bushings and link pins are common noise sources and may be misdiagnosed as strut problems.

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Always use the new nut supplied

The original mounting stud nut may not thread correctly or may damage the new shock or strut upper mounting stud…

Do not use pliers or vise grips on the polished shaft

They will score the polished chrome shaft. This will cause increased wear on the upper seals and may lead to…

Always use a torque wrench for the upper strut shaft mounting nut

Using an air or electric impact wrench to tighten the upper mounting nut on the piston rod can exceed the…

95–99 Nissan Maxima rear strut installation

These vehicles require special spring-to-strut mounting procedures. Improper assembly can cause excessive side strain and strut failure. If the lower…

Note the overall length difference

Replacement shocks and struts may differ in length from the original equipment units. In some cases the replacement unit may…