Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 Di 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change strut mount NISSAN X-TRAIL T30 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Top strut mount

Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #11
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Pliers 
                    
                      Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                    
                      Fender cover
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC:

All mounts of the front shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
Be sure to replace all self-locking nuts and bolts during installation.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. Recommended sequence of steps:

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: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Disconnect the brake hose holder from the shock absorber strut. Use pliers.
Step 7

Disconnect the wiring and the brake hose from the bracket on the shock strut. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 9

Unscrew the lower fastener connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolts. Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut.

Step 11

Lower the car. Open the hood.
Step 12

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 13

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 14

Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #11.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 15

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 16

Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.

Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip:
Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
Step 17

Compress the spring.

Step 18

Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 19

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 20

Remove the top strut mount. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC recommends:
Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
Step 21

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.
Step 22

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.

Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 23

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 24

Decompress the spring. Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 25

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.

Step 26

Screw the top fastening of the shock strut mount.

AUTODOC recommends:
Nissan X Trail T30 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 27

Tighten the upper fastener of the shock absorber strut mount. Use a combination spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 28

Treat the fasteners of the shock strut mount. Use copper grease.

Step 29

Remove the fender protection cover. Close the hood.
Step 30

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 31

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.

Step 32

Install the fastening bolts. Tighten the lower fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 Nm torque.
Step 33

Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut.
Step 34

Fasten the brake hose on the strut.

Step 35

Install the brake hose clamp. Use a hammer.
Step 36

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.

Step 37

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 38

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 39

Install the wheel.

Replacement: strut mount – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 40

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 41

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 108 nm torque.
Step 42

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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