Applied Vehicles: 2007-’11 Versa (C11)
Applied VINs: 2007-’10: All VINs; and 2011 vehicles built before 3N1(*)C1(*)P(*)BL 465717
Confirm that a noise (clunking, popping or bumping) is coming from the front strut assembly when the steering wheel is turned.
Service Procedure:
1. Remove one of the front suspension coil springs.
2. Use Nissan Brake Cleaner (or equivalent) to clean the top and bottom ends of the spring.
3. Install the Tube-Spr Bottom (gray color) (P/N 55018-ZN90B) onto the bottom end of the spring.
a. Starting at the end of the spring, push the rounded/ trimmed end of the tube onto the spring.
Note: The end of the tube must extend 0-6 mm past the end of the spring.
b. Squeeze/put pressure on the tube to ensure a good bond (there is glue inside the tube).
4. Install the Tube-Spr Top (green color) onto the top end of the spring, see Fig. 1.
a. Starting at the end of the spring, push the rounded/ trimmed end of the tube onto the spring.
Note: The end of the tube must extend 4-10 mm past the end of the spring.
b. Squeeze/put pressure on the tube to ensure a good bond (there is glue inside the tube).
5. All 2010 and applicable 2011 Versa: Proceed to step 6.
2007-’09 Versa ONLY: Replace the strut mounting bearing with P/N 54325-JE20C.
6. Reinstall all parts that were removed.
– When re-installing the strut mount insulator, apply Bitmen Wax to the center nut after tightening it to the specified torque.
7. Perform this procedure on the other front suspension coil spring.
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