Nissan Maxima installation procedure

After inserting the upper mounting studs into the vehicle mounting holes, the lower mount bolt may not align because the upper studs sit at a slight angle relative to the lower mount. Perform installation while the coil spring is compressed during spring-to-strut reassembly to accommodate this angle difference.

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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…