Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Coil spring

Exploded View

1. Upper rubber seat
2. Coil spring
3. Lower rubber seat
4. Rear suspension beam

Front

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

• At this step, the jack must be set only for supporting the removal procedure. For details on jacking up the vehicle, refer to GI-31, "Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift".

• Do not damage the rear suspension beam with the jack.

2. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to RSU-8, "Exploded View".
3. Slowly lower the suitable jack. Remove the upper rubber seat, the coil spring, and the lower rubber seat from the rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

Make sure the rear suspension beam is stable when using the jack.

4. Inspect the components. Refer to RSU-12, "Inspection".

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Identify the upper side of the coil spring.

: Upper side

NOTE:

The top of the coil spring has a flat shape.

• Align the lower end of the coil spring with the steps on the lower rubber seat.

Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the upper rubber seat, the lower rubber seat, and the coil spring for deformation, cracks, and damage.

Replace the parts if necessary.