Maxima Wagon V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1986)
FIGURE 2
1B. Maxima GL, GXE and Stanza models only:
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Open the hood and loosen (do not remove) the three nuts on the strut insulator (Figure 2).
2.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist and remove both front wheels. Remove the clips securing the brake hose to the strut and slide the brake hose out of the
bracket.
FIGURE 3
3.
Remove both strut bolts and nuts at the lower strut mounting bracket (Figure 3). Remove the nuts on the strut insulator and remove the strut from
the vehicle.
FIGURE 4
4.
Install the strut in the strut attachment and clamp in a vise (Figure 4). Loosen (do not remove) the piston rod lock nut (Figure 4).