How to carry out replacement: Springs 1.2 16V Nissan Micra Mk3
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 160 SR, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.0 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear springs on NISSAN MICRA K12 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Published on: 14/03/2023
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Replacement: coil springs – Nissan Micra K12. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 16
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: coil springs – Nissan Micra K12. Professionals recommend:
  • Both coil springs of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right coil springs of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: coil springs – Nissan Micra K12. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    Raise the car.
    Replacement: coil springs – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Nissan Micra K12 – Do not lower the transmission jack sharply to avoid damaging components and mechanisms of the car.
  10. Step 11
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    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  11. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 14
    Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Do not lower the transmission jack too much to avoid damaging the brake hoses.
    Step 15
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    Remove the springs.
  14. Step 16
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    Clean the springs’ mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  15. Step 17
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    Install the new springs together with the rubber mounts in their mounting seats.
  16. Step 18
    Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
    Step 19
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    Install the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 20
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    Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
  18. Step 21
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    Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
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