Nissan Sentra B18 (2020-2025) Service Manual: Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing components from the front coil spring and strut.
Install
Tool (A) to the front coil spring and strut. 
CAUTION:
When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around the front coil spring and strut to protect the parts from damage.
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Tool number |
(A) : ST35652000 ( — ) |
Secure Tool (A) in a vise.
Slightly loosen the piston rod lock nut.
Warning:
Do not remove the piston rod lock nut completely. If the piston rod lock nut is removed completely, the coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
Compress
the coil spring using a suitable tool (A).
Warning:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
Make sure the coil spring is free between the strut mount insulator and the lower rubber seat.
Hold the piston rod and remove the piston rod lock nut.
Remove the strut mount insulator, the strut mount bearing, and the bound bumper from the strut.
Gradually release the suitable tool and remove the coil spring.
CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
Remove the lower rubber seat.
Inspect the components. Refer to Inspection.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not damage the piston rod when removing components from the front coil spring and strut.
Install the lower rubber seat to the strut.
Identify
the upper side of the coil spring.
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: Upper side |
Compress the coil spring using a suitable tool.
Warning:
Make sure that the pawls of the suitable tool are firmly hooked on the coil spring. The suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as to not tilt the coil spring.
Align the
lower end of the coil spring (1) with the lower rubber seat (2) as
shown.
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Maximum Gap (A) |
: 5 mm (0.2 in) |
Apply soapy water to the bound bumper.
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
Install the bound bumper to the strut.
Install the strut mount bearing to the coil spring.
CAUTION:
Do not apply oil, such as grease, when installing the strut mount bearing.
Set the
mounting insulator (1) to the direction shown in the figure. 
:Front
Secure the piston rod tip so that the piston rod does not turn. Install the piston rod lock nut and tighten to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
Gradually
release the suitable tool (A) and remove the suitable tool from the
coil spring.
CAUTION:
Release the suitable tool while making sure the position of the suitable tool on the coil spring does not move.
Remove Tool
(A) from the vise.
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Tool number |
(A) : ST35652000 ( — ) |
Remove Tool (A) from the front coil spring and strut.
After replacing the strut, always follow the disposal procedure to discard the old strut. Refer to Disposal.
Exploded View
Exploded View
1.
Steering knuckle
2.
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Inspection
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items and replace the parts
if necessary.
Strut
Check the strut for oil leaks, deformation,
cracks, or damag ...
Other materials:
High Pressure Fuel Pump and Fuel Hose
Exploded View
Exploded View
1.
High pressure fuel pump
insulator
2.
High pressure fuel pump
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Component Parts
Display Audio with 7" Color Display
Component Parts Location
Component Parts Location
No.
Component
Function
1.
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Parking Brake Switch
Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Set the
parking brake pedal in the completely released
position.
Disconnect
the harness connector from the parking brake switch.
Remove the
screw and the parking brake switch. Refer to Exploded View.
INST ...
