Frontier 2WD L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2005)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Overhaul
Disassembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set the shock absorber in a vise, then loosen (without removing) the piston rod lock nut as shown.
CAUTION: Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress the spring using commercial service tool until the shock absorber mounting insulator can be turned by hand.
WARNING: Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must be
tightened alternately and evenly so as not to tilt the spring.
3. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
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Discard the piston rod lock nut, use a new nut for assembly.
4. Remove the components from the shock absorber.
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Keep the spring compressed in the commercial service tool if reusing it for assembly.
Assembly