Q: How to refit the shock absorber and related components on 2014 Nissan Juke?
A: New hub carrier-to-suspension strut retaining nuts must be used on refitting. Firmly apply the handbrake, jack up the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on axle stands before removing the appropriate roadwheel. Undo the retaining nut and disconnect the anti-roll bar drop link upper ball joint retaining nut from the suspension strut. Extract the retaining clip and release the brake hydraulic hose from the support bracket on the suspension strut, then unclip the ABS wiring loom from the support bracket on the lower part of the suspension strut. Undo the two nuts and withdraw the bolts securing the suspension strut to the hub carrier, discarding the nuts. Open the bonnet and remove the grommet from the access hole in the windscreen cowl panel. Have an assistant support the strut from underneath the wheel arch while unscrewing the three bolts securing the top of the strut to the suspension turret. Release the lower end of the strut from the hub carrier and withdraw the assembly from under the wheel arch. Coil spring compressor tools will be required for this operation, and a new piston rod top nut must be used on reassembly. Using an Allen key to hold the piston rod, slacken the strut upper mounting nut without removing it. Fit spring compressors to the spring and compress it sufficiently to enable the upper spring seat to be turned by hand. Fully unscrew and remove the piston rod top nut, counter holding the piston rod if necessary, and discard the nut. Withdraw the upper mounting insulator and the bearing, then remove the bearing from the mounting insulator if necessary. Withdraw the spring with the compressors, followed by the dust cover and lower spring seat rubber, noting its fitted position. Examine all components for wear, damage, or deformation, and check rubber components for deterioration, renewing any as necessary. Check the strut for signs of fluid leakage, inspect the piston rod for pitting, and test the operation of the strut by moving the piston rod through full and short strokes, ensuring resistance is smooth and continuous. If there is any doubt about the condition of the coil spring, carefully remove the spring compressors and check for distortion or signs of cracking, renewing the spring if damaged. Commence reassembly by refitting the lower spring seat rubber, ensuring correct location in the recess. Ensure the coil spring is compressed sufficiently to fit the upper mounting components, then locate the spring on the strut, ensuring the lower end is correctly positioned. Refit the dust cover and, if removed, the bearing to the upper mounting insulator. Refit the upper mounting insulator, positioning it so the arrow on the upper flange points toward the outside of the car. Fit a new piston rod top nut and tighten it to the specified torque while counter holding the piston rod. Check that the spring ends are correctly located before removing the spring compressors. Manoeuvre the strut assembly into position under the wheel arch and up into the suspension turret, ensuring the upper mounting is correctly positioned. Fit the upper mounting bolts and tighten them to the specified torque. Engage the lower end of the strut with the hub carrier, refit the securing bolts with the bolt heads toward the front of the vehicle, and fit the new nuts, tightening to the specified torque. Refit the drop link upper ball joint to the suspension strut and tighten the retaining nut to the specified torque. Locate the brake hydraulic hose and ABS wiring loom back in the support brackets on the suspension strut, securing the brake hose with the retaining clip. Refit the grommet to the windscreen cowl panel, and upon completion, refit the roadwheel and lower the vehicle to the ground.