How to change front strut mount on Nissan Micra K11 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.0 i 16V,
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.5 D,
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.0 i 16V,
NISSAN MICRA II (K11) 1.4 i 16V
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front strut mount on NISSAN MICRA 2 Hatchback [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Strut Mount for MICRA II (K11) and other NISSAN models
Replacement: strut mount – Nissan Micra K11. Tip from AUTODOC:
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
Please note: all work on the car – Nissan Micra K11 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2
Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 3
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K11
Step 5
Remove the wheel.
Step 6
Take out the retainer clip and move the brake hose out of the bracket on the shock strut. Use pliers.
Step 7
Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 10
Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Lower the car.
Step 12
Open the bonnet.
Step 13
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 14
Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15
Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut (3 pieces). Use a drive socket #E12. Use a ratchet wrench.
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K11
Step 16
Remove the suspension strut.
Step 17
Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
Replacement: strut mount – Nissan Micra K11. Tip:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 18
Compress the spring.
Step 19
Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 20
Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #14. Use an adjustable wrench.
Step 21
Remove the top strut mount.
Replacement: strut mount – Nissan Micra K11. Professionals recommend:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 22
Install a new top shock strut mount.
Step 23
Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a combination spanner #14. Use an adjustable wrench. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 40 Nm torque.
Replacement: strut mount – Nissan Micra K11. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 24
Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 25
Decompress the spring.
Step 26
Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 27
Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 28
Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut (3 pieces).
AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K11
Step 29
Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut (3 pieces). Use a drive socket #12. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 30
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 31
Close the hood.
Step 32
Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 33
Treat the shock strut mounting seat on the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 34
Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 35
Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
Step 36
Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 115 Nm torque.
Step 37
Fasten the brake hose on the strut.
Step 38
Attach the brake hose retainer clip. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 39
Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 40
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 41
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – Nissan Micra K11. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 42
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Nissan Micra K11
Step 43
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
Step 44
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 45
Remove the jacks and chocks.
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