[clr18287]

Hey guys,
First timer doing a strut job on my 91 nx2000 with all stock strut replacement. I've searched for a write up but didn't have any luck. I have the haynes manual.. but I would appreciate advice or even step by step info. Thanks a lot.

 

[eric96ser]

Here's a great tip, post this in the correct section.

 

[Will]

There are 3 nuts under the hood and under the hatch that hold each strut top hat to the car. They are 12mm, IIRC. There are also 2 17mm bolts on each strut that hold it to the knuckle/hub assembly. You will need two wrenches for these, one to hold the bolt and the other to turn the nut.

Getting the top hat off may prove to be a pain for you. I have just used something like a piece of rubber hose around the shaft to protect it while I hold it with vice grips and turn the nut off the top.

Hope this helps a little.


EDIT: These are the holes for the 2 17mm bolts:

 

[2dr_sentra]

Here's a great tip, post this in the correct section.

Thats alot of help for him

 

[eric96ser]

Thats alot of help for him

He posted this in the classified section, so I moved it.

 

[2dr_sentra]

He posted this in the classified section, so I moved it.

OK.

 

[94sentraSER]

invest in some strut spring compressors, they cost about 30 bucks from advance auto, trust me you will thank yourself for doing it....

you will have to 1st compres the spring using said tools, and they remove the ?????? i forgot the size of the bolt that holds the strut top, if using hand tools it may take you a little while ( assuming you'll be taking your time and not rushing it ) i used an electric impact to compress the spring , makes things so much easier.

only took me about an hour for both sides , an alignment MAY be a good idea but not neccessary

 

[Will]

I think its a 14 on top but cant remember right now.

 

[2dr_sentra]

I think its a 14 on top but cant remember right now.

12mm

 

[Will]

12mm

the one on the shaft is not a 12, the 3 around it are 12s.

 

[2dr_sentra]

the one on the shaft is not a 12, the 3 around it are 12s.

Oh, i just glanced at his post i didnt read it word for word, the nut for the shaft is big maybe a 17mm or bigger

 

[Will]

Oh, i just glanced at his post i didnt read it word for word, the nut for the shaft is big maybe a 17mm or bigger

it is big

 

[swiss]

This may help as well:

NissanPerformanceMag.com

There is a lot of extra info you won't need, but definately everything you need to know.

 

[badboyz1620]

any one know if i can lower my car on gc with gr2 struts, and how long would it last if i drop it 1 1/2 inches? pm if any thing thanks