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Front Strut Assembly Specifications for Nissan Versa (2007–2012) and Cube (2009–2014) is a practical reference for owners, technicians, and buyers comparing replacement parts. It explains what to verify before you order, how to plan a safe installation, and what to do when a symptom survives the repair — without relying on assumptions about year, trim, or engine configuration.

The numbers that matter here are 172351 and 172352. Both correspond to OEM-style complete strut assemblies for certain Nissan models: the 2007–2012 Versa and the 2009–2014 Cube. The two cars share platform components, which is why one assembly design serves both — but shared components do not make anything that looks similar a safe substitute.

What the part numbers 172351 and 172352 cover

For the 2007–2012 Nissan Versa, a replacement front strut assembly typically includes the coil spring, the upper mount, and the shock absorber. The compressed and installed height, along with the spring rate, is matched to the vehicle. You are installing an engineered unit, not three separate parts you hope will cooperate.

The 2009–2014 Nissan Cube uses similar complete strut assemblies that share platform components with the Versa. Similar is not identical, so verify the model year and VIN before installation.

• Assembly contents: coil spring, upper mount, shock absorber.
• Compressed and installed height plus spring rate: matched to the vehicle.
• Cube and Versa: shared platform components — still verify year and VIN per car.

One rule covers both cars: always follow the service manual torque specifications and alignment procedures after replacement. A strut torqued by feel, or left without a proper alignment, is not a finished job.

If you want both front corners handled in a single order, the Front Complete Strut Assembly Kit for 2007-2012 Nissan Versa, 2009-2014 Nissan pairs the left and right assemblies in one listing.

Front strut assembly specifications at a glance

Everything in this table comes from the published fitment data for these assemblies. Treat it as the first filter, then confirm against your own VIN and the OE number on the removed part.

What to verify before you order

Start with the basics: vehicle year, make, model, engine or drivetrain, and the original equipment number printed on the removed part. Write these down before you open a single product tab. The OE number on your old part cuts through guesswork faster than anything else.

Record the details that decide fitment

Your VIN and exact trim level belong in your notes first. Model-year, engine, and body-style differences change what fits, so confirm the complete fitment range — not just the model name — before you commit to an order.

Match the physical details

Compare connector shape, mounting points, and dimensions against the part you removed. Check whether you need a front or rear unit, a left or right side, or a complete set. A similar-looking component can still be incompatible, so make that comparison before installation, not after.

Inspect nearby components first

Before you blame the strut, inspect nearby components that could cause the same symptom. Then read the seller's fitment notes against your VIN, your OE number, and the part in your hand.

• Record the VIN and exact trim level.
• Compare the OE or interchange number and connector layout.
• Check whether the part is front/rear, left/right, or a complete set.
• Inspect nearby components that could cause the same symptom.

Installation and diagnostic checklist

Plan the job before the wheels come off. Disconnect power when the procedure requires it, support the vehicle correctly, and keep the workshop manual open for torque values and calibration steps.

• Disconnect power where the procedure requires it.
• Support the vehicle correctly before any work starts.
• Follow the workshop manual for torque values and calibration steps.
• Clean mating surfaces before assembly.
• Route wiring away from heat and moving parts.
• Test the repair before the vehicle goes back into service.

If a warning light remains on after the repair, scan the relevant diagnostic codes and verify the fix — do not replace additional parts at random. The codes tell you where the problem actually lives.

How to choose the right replacement

Prioritize four things, in this order: verified compatibility, material quality, warranty coverage, and clear product photos. Photos earn their place on that list — you can compare mounting points and connectors against your old part before the box arrives.

For safety-critical systems such as brakes, steering, sensors, and fuel delivery, use the vehicle-specific specification rather than a universal substitute. Struts belong in that conversation: their spring rate and installed height are matched to your exact vehicle, and a universal part gives that matching up.

Keep the original part until the new component has been test-fitted and confirmed. If something does not line up on install day, you want the old part in hand for comparison.

Left side, right side, or the complete pair

If a single corner needs the work, order the matching side. KOEEP lists the Front Left Complete Strut Assembly for 2007-2012 Nissan Versa, 2009-2014 Nissan and the Front Right Complete Strut Assembly for 2007-2012 Nissan Versa, 2009-2014 as separate parts, so confirm which corner you are replacing before checkout.

Replacing both front corners? The complete kit covers the pair in one order. And if the job is expanding into the rest of the front end, the Steering & Suspension Parts collection gathers the related components in one place, so what you order matches what you took off.

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Related KOEEP guides

Front-end work rarely stops at the struts. If your Versa is the later 2012–2019 body with the 1.6L engine and a manual transmission, the CV Axle Assembly buyer and install guide walks the front-right axle replacement from selection to installation.

For a sibling Nissan crossover, the 2008–2012 Nissan Rogue strut assembly guide covers compliance, DTC mapping, and OEM cross-reference in the same format.

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