Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCi 80, NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCI 90, NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCi 115, NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCi 140, NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCi 100, NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCi 120, NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCi 150, NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70) dCi 100 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

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Coil spring

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      18 mm socket
                    
                      21 mm socket
                    
                      30 mm socket
                    
                      24 mm wheel impact socket
                    
                      Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
                    
                      Tommy bar
                    
                      Spring compressor
                    
                      Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
                    
                      Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks

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Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). AUTODOC recommends:

Replace coil springs in pairs on an axle.
The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left coil springs of the front suspension.
All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

If you are going to use a jack, secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 3

Raise the vehicle.

Warning!
If you are using a jack, make sure the car is parked on a hard, flat surface.Make sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel fasteners.

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Support the steering knuckle. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 7

Clean the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8

Loosen the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a 30 mm socket. Use a tommy bar.
Step 9

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 13

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 14

Install the spring compressor on the spring.

AUTODOC expert recommendation:
Use jaws of the right size.Make sure that the spring coils are tightly secured in the jaws.Use a high-quality spring compressor.
Step 15

Compress the spring.

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). Tip from AUTODOC:
Be cautious! A compressed spring stores a large amount of energy and if the compressor slips off, the spring will expand and can cause severe injury or death.
Step 16

Lower the support by 10–15 cm.

AUTODOC recommendation:
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 17

Remove the spring together with the spring compressor.

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Do not perform any actions on the spring while it is compressed.
Step 18

Clean the mounting seats of the spring. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20

Release the spring.
Step 21

Install the spring compressor on the new spring.

Warning!
Install the compressor on the same coils of the new spring as it was installed on the old one.
Step 22

Compress the spring.

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). Professionals recommend:
Be cautious! A compressed spring stores a large amount of energy and if the compressor slips off, the spring will expand and can cause severe injury or death.
Step 23

Install the spring on the car together with the spring compressor.

Warning!
Make sure that the spring is correctly positioned in its mounting seats.
Step 24

Release the spring.
Step 25

Remove the spring compressor.
Step 26

Install the shock absorber.

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). AUTODOC recommends:
Before installing the new shock absorber, make sure to prime it if the part manufacturer recommends doing so. Holding the part upright, compress it and let it extend on its own 3–5 times.
Step 27

Install the fastening bolts. If necessary, jack up the suspension to align the mounting holes. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 28

To tighten the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension to load it. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
Step 29

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 180 N·m.
Step 30

Tighten the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a 30 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 280 N·m.
Step 31

Tighten the top fastener of the shock absorber. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 62 N·m.
Step 32

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

Important!
Lower the transmission or vehicle jack smoothly without jerking it to avoid damaging the vehicle assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 33

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 34

Treat the brake disc surface that contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 35

Install the wheel.

Replacement: coil springs – NISSAN INTERSTAR Box (X70). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fasteners.
Step 36

Screw in the wheel fasteners. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 37

Lower the car and tighten the wheel fasteners in a criss-cross pattern. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a torque wrench. Tightening torque: 172 N·m.
Step 38

Remove the jack, jack stands, and wheel chocks.

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