Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.2 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.0 16V, NISSAN MICRA III (K12) 1.6 SR … 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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Coil spring

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:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 10

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.
Step 11

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12

Unscrew the lower fasteners of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the fastening bolt.
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

Remove the springs.
Step 16

Clean the springs’ mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Install the new springs together with the rubber mounts in their mounting seats.
Step 18

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 19

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 20

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.
Step 21

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 22

Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: coil springs – Nissan Micra K12. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 23

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 24

Install the fastening bolt.

Step 25

Screw in the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: coil springs – Nissan Micra K12. AUTODOC experts recommend:
For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
Step 26

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.
Step 27

Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 28

Support the rear suspension beam. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 29

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 100 Nm torque.

Replacement: coil springs – Nissan Micra K12. Tip from AUTODOC:
For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
Step 30

Remove the support from under the rear axle beam.

AUTODOC recommends:
Lower the hydraulic transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging assemblies and mechanisms.
Step 31

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 32

Treat the surface where the wheel rim contacts the brake drum. Use ceramic grease.
Step 33

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K12
Step 34

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 35

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 36

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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