Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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) 2.0, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi FWD, 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 a front shock strut on NISSAN X TRAIL T30 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for X-TRAIL (T30) and other NISSAN models

Shock absorber

        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Diesel (114 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (165 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (179 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (150 hp)

Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #14
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        17-mm strut nut socket
                      
                        D10-mm strut nut socket
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Hydraulic strut spring compressor
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Fender cover
                      
                        Wheel chock

Buy tools

Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Both shock struts of the front suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the front suspension.
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 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 4

Loosen the suspension strut rod nut. Don't unscrew it completely. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Loosen the upper fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #14.

Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC recommends:
Do not completely unscrew the upper fasteners as they may hold also other suspension components.
Step 6

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 7

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 8

Raise the car.

Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip:
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 9

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 10

Remove the wheel.
Step 11

Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 12

Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
Step 13

Disconnect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 14

Clean the fasteners connecting the shock strut to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Unscrew the fasteners connecting the suspension strut to the steering knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 16

Prop up the steering knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 17

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 18

Disconnect the steering knuckle from the shock absorber strut. Use a crowbar.
Step 19

Unscrew the upper fasteners of the shock strut.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 20

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 21

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 22

Set the suspension strut on the spring compressor tool.

AUTODOC recommends:
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 23

Compress the spring.
Step 24

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 25

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 26

Remove the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
Step 27

Release the coil spring.
Step 28

Remove the spring.
Step 29

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 30

Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.

AUTODOC recommends:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 31

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 32

Compress the spring.
Step 33

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 34

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.

Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Make sure that the suspension strut is installed in the correct position, according to the markings.
Step 35

Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a 17-mm strut nut socket. Use a D10-mm strut nut socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
Step 36

Decompress the spring.
Step 37

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 38

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 39

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 40

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Do not tighten it. Use a combination spanner #14.

AUTODOC recommends:
Nissan X Trail T30 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 41

Fix the shock absorber strut on the steering knuckle.
Step 42

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 43

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 44

Connect the ABS sensor wiring.
Step 45

Attach the brake hose to the suspension strut.
Step 46

Install the brake hose retaining clip. Use a hammer.
Step 47

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 48

Remove the support from under the steering knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 49

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 50

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 51

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 52

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 53

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 54

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 118 Nm torque.
Step 55

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 56

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 57

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 58

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 59

Close the hood.

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