Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) 2.0 dCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Anti Roll Bar Links for X-TRAIL (T31) and other NISSAN models

Anti-roll bar link

        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Diesel (173 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (141 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (169 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (141 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Anti-roll bar link for X-Trail (T31) Petrol (140 hp)

Replacement: anti roll bar links – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Combination spanner #21
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Drive socket # 21 
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: anti roll bar links – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the stabiliser links on NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) in pairs.
The replacement procedure is identical for both stabiliser links on the same axle.
Please note: all work on the car – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 3

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the stabiliser link fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #21. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the stabiliser link to the stabiliser bar. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a combination spanner #21.
Step 9

Remove the stabilizer rod.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). AUTODOC recommends:
Examine stabiliser bushes. Replace them if needed.
Step 10

Clean the mounting seats of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Install a new rod, tighten the fasteners.
Step 12

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 13

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 14

Treat all joints of the stabiliser link. Use copper grease.
Step 15

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: anti roll bar links – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 17

Install the wheel.

Replacement: anti roll bar links – NISSAN X-TRAIL (T31). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 18

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 19

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 112 nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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