1995-2003 Nissan Maxima: Rear strut replacement

1995-2003 Nissan Maxima: Rear strut replacement

How to remove and replace the rear strut mounts on the 4th/5th/5.5 gen Maxima. This will work for strut replacement as well, or any other reason for you to t…

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jchino1229 says:

how do you take out the lower bolt on the retaining clip? mine is rusted
out and a vice grip just wont grip on it.

JKC says:

Do you remember the torque specs for the 17mm and top nuts?

boredmder says:

There are so many parts missing on this suspension setup, I’m surprised it
even has bump stops left. The isolator will help to prevent metal on metal
noises from the spring touching the spring perch. Those noises can get
rather annoying, I’d fabricate one if you can’t get one in time. Front
strut video may be coming soon, as it is I’ve got 3 or 4 waiting on my to
edit and upload.

boredmder says:

Should be very similar.

Edgar Lopez says:

nice video, would the front struts be the same process?

tbskirk says:

Would this roughly apply to 5th Gens aswell ?

boredmder says:

They’re just about the same. Only real difference is that there are 3 nuts
on top (14mm head) and two bolts holding the strut to the knuckle (19mm
head bolt, 17mm head nut. Possibly opposite, but definitely 17/19mm). Other
than that, you would compress the spring the same way. The front is
actually easier due to the larger spring size.

boredmder says:

Indeed, it should be all but identical.

Rottweiler1080p says:

Thanks for the video. I would love to see the front struts video. My 4th
gen is getting all new struts and hardware here soon. So many parts to buy.
I didn’t even know about the spring isolator until yesterday. Is that part
missing on yours?

boredmder says:

You mean the nut on the backside of the bolt? It’s supposed to be held
captive, but sometimes they will just spin in place. If you can’t get a
wrench or vice grips on the nut, you may have to cut it off and replace the
nut and bolt.

boredmder says:

All torque specs are in the video as annotations, or see my reply below.

JKC says:

Thanks for this DIY video. I didn’t see any of the torque specs. Can you
reply with the specs? Thanks

boredmder says:

All torque specs are listed in the video as annotations. Upper strut nut,
13-17 ft/lbs, upper strut mount nuts 12-14 ft/lbs, lower strut bolt 72-87
ft/lbs.

Robert Page says:

Similar to a 2003 sentra?

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