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CarGuru > Nissan > Spring Compressors required to remove strut???? 28 April 2005 18:26:48
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Spring Compressors required to remove strut????

Guest 5 April 2005 20:13:35
 I have a '91 Nissan maxima GXE 5spd (190K) that needs 4 new struts and
one drive axle (driver's side). 2 Questions:

1. Do I need a spring compressor to remove the springs or will full
droop of the wheel be enough to get the springs off?

2. Are there any "gotchas" or special tools required to replace the
drive axle?

TIA,

Derek

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NissTech 5 April 2005 22:45:17 [ permanent link ]
 
<>> 1. Do I need a spring compressor to remove the springs or will full> droop of the wheel be enough to get the springs off?


yes you need a spring compressor

be advised that replacing struts and or springs is not a job for a novice,
great care needs to be taken when compressing the spring, if the spring
comes loose and hits you, be prepared, it will hurt you and maybe even kill
you.

I'n not trying to scare you, just informing you.





2. Are there any "gotchas" or special tools required to replace the> drive axle?

a 36mm socket and a large breaker bar and big kahonies>
TIA,>
Derek>


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Guest 5 April 2005 23:00:01 [ permanent link ]
 I have done springs before, but I know some of the rice burners don't
require a compressor. I will be sure to pick one up when I buy the
struts or maybe borrow one from AZ.

As for the drive axle, I am assuming that socket is for the spindle
nut?

Thanks for all the info.

Derek

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NissTech 6 April 2005 01:19:03 [ permanent link ]
 yes


<genius@socal.rr.co­m> wrote in message
news:1112727601.302­055.306010@o13g2000c­wo.googlegroups.com.­..> I have done springs before, but I know some of the rice burners don't> require a compressor. I will be sure to pick one up when I buy the> struts or maybe borrow one from AZ.>
As for the drive axle, I am assuming that socket is for the spindle> nut?>
Thanks for all the info.>
Derek>


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91max 6 April 2005 07:32:49 [ permanent link ]
 I'm doing the same job right now on my 91 Maxima SE. (2 front struts and
driverside axle). I got the struts off without a spring compressor, but
will need it to swap spring to new strut obviously.

I'm having a problem getting the axle out of the transaxle case.
Chilton's says to just pry it, but I don't have a lift and prying that
hard isn't easy under the car. Anyone know how hard you should have to
pry to remove it? Any tricks?

Thanks

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Filipp Stepanov 6 April 2005 08:34:09 [ permanent link ]
 I pried it with a 16" crowbar, it took a bit of elbow grease. A sharp
movement did it, as opposed to steady pressure. Remember that you are trying
to overcome a retaining clip. I put a piece of soft wood between the crowbar
and the transmission case, just to be on the safe side. Another advice I've
read somewhere is to take the passenger side axle out and use a long
screwdriver to push out the driver's side axle through the differential.
That may be an overkill, though, unless you're doing both axles. Also, try
not to damage the seals.

I found www.motorvate.ca to be of great guidance while doing this job.

"91max" <smithbriang@yahoo.­com> wrote in message
news:bb061a4657ab7b­cbe096cce89b2331d2@l­ocalhost.talkaboutau­tos.com...> I'm doing the same job right now on my 91 Maxima SE. (2 front struts and> driverside axle). I got the struts off without a spring compressor, but> will need it to swap spring to new strut obviously.>
I'm having a problem getting the axle out of the transaxle case.> Chilton's says to just pry it, but I don't have a lift and prying that> hard isn't easy under the car. Anyone know how hard you should have to> pry to remove it? Any tricks?>
Thanks>


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Guest 6 April 2005 18:38:54 [ permanent link ]
 
I'm doing the same job right now on my 91 Maxima SE. (2 front struts
driverside axle). I got the struts off without a spring compressor,
will need it to swap spring to new strut obviously.

Good info. As long as I can get it on a bench, I'll feel much more
confident not killing myself trying to compress the spring!

I'm having a problem getting the axle out of the transaxle case.
Chilton's says to just pry it, but I don't have a lift and prying that
hard isn't easy under the car. Anyone know how hard you should have to

pry to remove it? Any tricks?

I'll make sure I have a sturdy prybar before starting as Filipp
suggests. Thanks again for the insight!

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91max 7 April 2005 15:38:46 [ permanent link ]
 Thanks much for the info on prying the halfshaft axle out - did take quite
a bit of force to pop it. Not sure I'd have pryed quite that hard without
your advice.
Also, someone mentioned the gearoil draining when the shaft is removed
(something Chilton's didn't feel necessary to mention).... VERY useful
tip- I had my bucket ready! ;-)­

Thanks!

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Filipp Stepanov 8 April 2005 06:11:53 [ permanent link ]
 Glad to be of help! Are you sure your tranny isn't overfilled? I didn't lose
any fluid on my Max or my wife's Altima when I did the axles. Both of my
cars are automatic, if you have a manual, maybe the fluid level is higher in
the manual...

"91max" <smithbriang@yahoo.­com> wrote in message
news:cd312b20d89a2a­1f7c45b0e7c503faec@l­ocalhost.talkaboutau­tos.com...> Thanks much for the info on prying the halfshaft axle out - did take quite> a bit of force to pop it. Not sure I'd have pryed quite that hard without> your advice.> Also, someone mentioned the gearoil draining when the shaft is removed> (something Chilton's didn't feel necessary to mention).... VERY useful> tip- I had my bucket ready! ;-)­>
Thanks!>


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I have a '91 Nissan maxima GXE 5spd (190K) that needs 4 new struts and
one drive axle (driver's side). 2 Questions:


1. Do I need a spring compressor to remove the springs or will full
droop of the wheel be enough to get the springs off?


2. Are there any "gotchas" or special tools required to replace the
drive axle?


Thanks to all that replied, Nisstech, 91 max and Filipp. Was a super
easy job. AZ loaned me all the special tools and it really helps
knowng what you need to reduce part store trips. Thanks again.

Derek

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