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Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:56210
Removal and InstallationNES0000S
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber assembly with power tool.
4. Remove mounting seal bracket fixing nuts of shock absorber
upper side with power tool and remove shock absorber from
vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check shock absorber assembly for deformation, cracks, damage, and replace if necessary.
Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear or distortion, and replace if necessary.
Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Refer to RSU-7, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of shock absorber assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen condition
with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-18, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICA-
TIONS (SDS)" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNES0000T
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Make sure piston rod on shock absorber is not damaged when removing components from shock
absorber.
1. Remove mounting seal from mounting seal bracket.
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
Do not set the cylindrical part of shock absorber in vise.
3. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and
remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove bushing (Upper side), distance tube, mounting seal
bracket, bushing (Lower side), bound bumper cover and bound
bumper from shock absorber.
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