How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 3.5 4x4 Nissan Murano Z50
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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – NISSAN MURANO (Z50). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #11
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 19
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Hammer
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Pliers
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – NISSAN MURANO (Z50). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: strut mount – NISSAN MURANO (Z50). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: strut mount – NISSAN MURANO (Z50). Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 6
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    Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use pliers.
  6. Step 7
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    Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
  7. Step 8
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 9
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    Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 10
    Remove the fastening bolts. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.
    Step 11
    Lower the car. Open the hood.
    Step 12
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 13
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 14
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #11.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN MURANO (Z50)
  9. Step 15
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  10. Step 16
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: strut mount – NISSAN MURANO (Z50). 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.
  11. Step 17
    Compress the spring.
    Step 18
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 19
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17.
  13. Step 20
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    Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: strut mount – NISSAN MURANO (Z50). AUTODOC recommends:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  14. Step 21
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  15. Step 22
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
    Replacement: strut mount – NISSAN MURANO (Z50). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  16. Step 23
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    Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
  17. Step 24
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    Decompress the spring. Remove the assembled shock strut.
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