Installation Tips

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Holding the strut shaft to tighten the nut

Do not use pliers or vise grips on the polished shaft. The use of pliers can cause scoring the highly polished chrome shaft. This will…
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Some Strut Mounts have adjustable “clock” position insulators

During installation, what sometimes appears to be a mis-positioned welded spring seat may actually be caused by the need to reposition the upper mount…
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Replacement Shock or Strut Overall Length Differences

In some instances a competitor’s part number is longer than required by the vehicle manufacturer and in other cases the KYB product includes a…
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95-99 Nissan Maxima Rear Strut Installation

These vehicles require special spring to strut mounting procedures. Improper assembly could cause excessive side strain and strut failure. The top mount has two…
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Upper Mounting Stud Length Differences

Mounting stud lengths may differ slightly, but all will mount correctly. The most common difficulty occurs when trying to install the mounting nut when…
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Use the supplied KYB Nut!

Always use the new nut supplied! When a threaded nut is included with the KYB shock or strut it is necessary to use the…
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Check the supplied Small Parts Kit contents

Most shocks and struts come with a parts kit. This may include a nut, washers, spacers, or even a bumper. Before installing the shocks…
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Strut Cartridge Installation

When installing a KYB strut cartridge do not put any water, oil or any other liquids inside of the strut housing. Any existing fluid should be…
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Impact wrench use

Do not use an air or electric impact wrench to tighten the upper mounting nut on the piston rod. This can make the torque…
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Replacing shocks/struts in pairs

To ensure the vehicle performs safely and as designed, we recommend replacing shocks or struts in (left & right) pairs. When the damping rates…
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