How to carry out replacement: Shock Absorber 1.0 i 16V Nissan Micra K11
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Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan Micra K11. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 17
Combination spanner #14
Combination spanner #17
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Pliers
Crow bar
Fender cover
Wheel chock
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Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan Micra K11. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
  • 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:
  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 #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Micra K11
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
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    Take out the retainer clip and move the brake hose out of the bracket on the shock strut. Use pliers.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    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.
  8. Step 9
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 10
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    Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 11
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    Lower the car.
  10. Step 12
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    Open the bonnet.
  11. 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
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    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
  12. Step 16
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  13. Step 17
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan Micra K11. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    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.
  14. Step 18
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    Compress the spring.
  15. Step 19
    Clean the upper fastener of the suspension strut mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 20
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #14. Use an adjustable wrench.
  16. Step 21
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    Remove the top strut mount.
  17. Step 22
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 23
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    Remove the spring.
  18. Step 24
    Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan Micra K11. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
    Step 25
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan Micra K11. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  19. Step 26
    Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
    Step 27
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  20. Step 28
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  21. Step 29
    Compress the spring.
    Step 30
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    Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
  22. Step 31
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    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: suspension strut – Nissan Micra K11. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
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