Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6 dCi Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 dCi Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 1.6, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) 2.0 Allrad … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear shock absorber on NISSAN QASHQAI (J10, NJ10) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai +2 I (J10, NJ10) and other NISSAN models

Shock absorber

        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Petrol (141 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Petrol (141 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Diesel (106 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Diesel (150 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Diesel (103 hp)
      
        Shock absorber for Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I (J10, NJ10) Petrol (110 hp)

Replacement: shock absorbers – Nissan Qashqai J10. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Copper grease
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #16
                      
                        Drive socket # 16
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: shock absorbers – Nissan Qashqai J10. Professionals recommend:

Both shock absorbers of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Nissan Qashqai J10. 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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan Qashqai J10
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Nissan Qashqai J10. AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
Step 9

Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 10

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 11

Remove the shock absorber.
Step 12

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

Replacement: shock absorbers – Nissan Qashqai J10. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
Step 13

Place a new shock absorber into the wheel arch.
Step 14

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 15

Raise the hydraulic transmission jack by 10-15 cm.
Step 16

Tighten the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a combination spanner #16. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 88 Nm torque.
Step 17

Tighten the top shock absorber fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 70 Nm torque.
Step 18

Remove the support from under the arm.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: shock absorbers – Nissan Qashqai J10. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 19

Treat the shock absorber fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Install the wheel.

Replacement: shock absorbers – Nissan Qashqai J10. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 22

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 23

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 122 Nm torque.
Step 24

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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