How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber dCi 120 Nissan Interstar Minibus
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How to change rear shock absorbers on NISSAN Interstar Minibus (X70) – replacement guide

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

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Replacement: shock absorbers – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
19 mm combination spanner
18 mm socket
21 mm socket
24 mm wheel impact socket
Ratchet wrench or power tool for removal/installation of threaded fasteners
Tommy bar
Transmission jack or a second vehicle jack
Car lift or jack with jack stands, and wheel chocks
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Replacement: shock absorbers – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace shock absorbers in pairs on an axle.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • All the work should be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Replacement: shock absorbers – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    If you are going to use a jack, secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel fasteners. Use a 24 mm wheel impact socket. Use a tommy bar.
  3. Step 3
    Raise the car.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). AUTODOC recommends:
    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
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    Unscrew the wheel fasteners.
    Caution!
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the fasteners.
  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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    Prop up the rear axle beam. Use a transmission jack or one more vehicle jack.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 21 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a 19 mm combination spanner. Use an 18 mm socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the shock absorber mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use an all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Place the new shock absorber under the wheel arch.
    Replacement: shock absorbers – NISSAN INTERSTAR Bus (X70). Tip:
    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.
  13. Step 14
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    Install the fastening bolts.
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