How to remove and install the rear shock absorber on 2012 Nissan Sentra?

Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, then raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands while blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Remove the wheel and support the lower rear suspension arm with a floor jack placed under the coil spring pocket. Take off the shock absorber upper mounting nut and then remove the lower mounting bolt and nut to detach the shock absorber. For installation, reverse the removal process, ensuring to raise the lower suspension arm with the jack to simulate normal ride height before tightening the mounting fasteners to the specified torque. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

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2012 Nissan Sentra Strut
Part Number: E4302-ZJ60A
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- Other Name: Strut Kit - Front Suspension, Passenger Side; Strut
- Position: Passenger Side
- Lookup Code: 54302K
- Item Weight: 12.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 27.6 x 14.0 x 8.4 inches
- Condition: New
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
- 20 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | MR20DE
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2012 Nissan Sentra Strut
Part Number: E4303-ZJ60A
$112.50 MSRP: $162.93
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- Other Name: Strut Kit - Front Suspension, Driver Side; Strut
- Position: Driver Side
- Lookup Code: 54303K
- Item Weight: 10.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 20.9 x 8.6 x 8.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E4303-ZJ60A
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
- 20 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | MR20DE
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2012 Nissan Sentra Shock Absorber
Part Number: E6200-ZJ60A
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- Other Name: Shock Absorber Kit - Rear, Passenger Side; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Lookup Code: 56200K
- Item Weight: 6.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 22.1 x 3.6 x 3.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: E6200-ZJ60A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
- 20 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | MR20DE
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2012 Nissan Sentra ABSORBER Kit-Shock, Rear RH
Part Number: E6200-ET81B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Kit-Rear,RH; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Lookup Code: 56200K
- Item Weight: 6.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 22.1 x 3.4 x 3.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: E6200-ET81B
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
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2012 Nissan Sentra STRUT Kit FRON Suspension, RH
Part Number: E4302-ET81A
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- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension,RH; Strut
- Position: Passenger Side
- Lookup Code: 54302K
- Item Weight: 9.60 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.8 x 8.7 x 8.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E4302-ET81A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
- SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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2012 Nissan Sentra Strut Kit Front Left Hand
Part Number: E4303-ET82B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension,LH; Strut
- Position: Driver Side
- Lookup Code: 54303K
- Item Weight: 9.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.5 x 9.1 x 8.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E4303-ET82B
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- SE-R, Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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2012 Nissan Sentra Strut Kit Front Right Hand
Part Number: E4302-ET82B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension,RH; Strut
- Position: Passenger Side
- Lookup Code: 54302K
- Item Weight: 10.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 21.0 x 8.2 x 8.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E4302-ET82B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
- SE-R, Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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2012 Nissan Sentra ABSORBER Kit-Shock, Rear RH
Part Number: E6200-ET80A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shock Absorber Kit-Rear,RH; Shock, Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Lookup Code: 56200K
- Item Weight: 4.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 22.4 x 3.4 x 3.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: E6200-ET80A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
- SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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2012 Nissan Sentra Strut Kit Front Left Hand
Part Number: E4303-ET81A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension,LH; Strut
- Position: Driver Side
- Lookup Code: 54303K
- Item Weight: 9.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 22.1 x 8.6 x 8.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: E4303-ET81A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2012 Nissan Sentra Submodels:
- SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE

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2012 Nissan Sentra Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q:
How to remove and install the rear shock absorber on 2012 Nissan Sentra?
Posted by Garlen L.
A:
Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts, then raise the rear of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands while blocking the front wheels to prevent rolling. Remove the wheel and support the lower rear suspension arm with a floor jack placed under the coil spring pocket. Take off the shock absorber upper mounting nut and then remove the lower mounting bolt and nut to detach the shock absorber. For installation, reverse the removal process, ensuring to raise the lower suspension arm with the jack to simulate normal ride height before tightening the mounting fasteners to the specified torque. Finally, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.
Answered by Nissan Parts Specialist Jorge / Aug 18, 2022

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