Important!

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) 2.0, 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) 2.0 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, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear 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

        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (178 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Diesel (114 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (140 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Diesel (136 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (150 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (179 hp)
      
        Suspension arm for X-Trail (T30) Petrol (150 hp)

Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Ceramic grease
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #17
                      
                        Combination spanner #22
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Drive socket # 22
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #21
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Hydraulic transmission jack
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC experts recommend:

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 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 2

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

Raise 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 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

Clean all joints of the arm. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 10

Remove the control arm.
Step 11

Clean the suspension arm mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Install a new arm. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC experts recommend:
During the installation process, use only new bolts and nuts.
Step 13

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 14

Support the rear 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.
Step 15

Tighten the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 16

Tighten the fastener connecting the suspension arm to the car body. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 98 Nm torque.
Step 17

Remove the support from under the rear knuckle.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. Lower the transmission jack smoothly, without jerks, to avoid damaging components and mechanisms.
Step 18

Treat all joints of the arm. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 20

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

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: front lower arm – Nissan X Trail T30. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 23

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 24

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 25

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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