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How to change front lower arm on Nissan X Trail T30 – replacement guide
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 Di 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 Di 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change front suspension arm on NISSAN X TRAIL T30 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Control Arm for X-TRAIL (T30) and other NISSAN models
Suspension arm
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 22
Wheel impact socket #21
Ball joint puller
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right lower control arms.
- Please note: all work on the car – Nissan X Trail T30 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 2Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
- Step 3Raise the car.Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC:If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
- Step 4Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
- Step 5Remove the wheel.
- Step 6Clean the fastener connecting the sway bar link to the suspension arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 7Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 8Detach the sway bar link from the suspension arm. Use a crowbar.
- Step 9Remove the cotter pin that secures the fastener connecting the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Use a crowbar.
- Step 10Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 11Unscrew the ball joint fastening to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22.
- Step 12Disconnect the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.Step 13Unscrew the front fastener of the control arm. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 14Unscrew the rear fasteners of the arm. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 15Remove the fastening bolts (3 pieces).
- Step 16Remove the arm.
- Step 17Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 18Install a new arm.AUTODOC recommends:During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
- Step 19Install the fastening bolt.
- Step 20Connect the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
- Step 21Install the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
- Step 22Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC recommends:For tightening the fasteners correctly, you have to jack up the suspension components to their working position.
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