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 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a rear 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

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Shock absorber

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

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

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

Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear 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 boot lid.
Step 2

Remove the cover of the boot side lining. Use a plastic trim tool.
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 drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.

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

AUTODOC recommends:
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

Clean the fastener that connects the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 12

Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the stabilizer rod.
Step 14

Remove the fastener attaching the brake hose to the shock strut. Use a crowbar. Use a hammer.
Step 15

Detach the brake hose from the shock strut.
Step 16

Clean the fastener that connects the suspension strut to the stub axle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the fastener that connects the suspension strut to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 18

Support the rear knuckle. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
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 fastening bolts.
Step 21

Detach the shock absorber from the rear knuckle. Use a crowbar.
Step 22

Remove the suspension strut.
Step 23

Clean the mounting seats of the shock strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

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 25

Compress the spring.
Step 26

Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Remove the top strut mount.
Step 28

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 29

Release the coil spring.
Step 30

Remove the spring.
Step 31

Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
Step 32

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 33

Install the spring on the shock absorber.
Step 34

Compress the spring.
Step 35

Install the dust sleeve and the bump stop on the new shock absorber.
Step 36

Install the upper strut mount and the strut mount bearing.

Replacement: suspension strut – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure that the suspension strut is installed in the correct position, according to the markings.
Step 37

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 38

Decompress the spring.
Step 39

Treat the shock strut rod. Use copper grease.
Step 40

Remove the assembled shock strut.
Step 41

Install the shock strut into the wheel arch.
Step 42

Attach the shock absorber to the rear knuckle.
Step 43

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 44

Secure the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a ratchet wrench. Do not tighten it.

AUTODOC recommends:
Nissan X Trail T30 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 45

Tighten the fastener that connects the suspension strut to the rear knuckle. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 140 Nm torque.
Step 46

Attach the brake hose to the suspension strut.
Step 47

Install the brake hose retaining clip. Use a hammer.
Step 48

Remove the support from under the rear 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

Ιnstall the transverse stabilizer link.
Step 50

Tighten the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 42 Nm torque.
Step 51

Treat the fastener that connects the sway bar link to the suspension strut. Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 52

Clean the wheel rim mounting seat. Use a wire brush.
Step 53

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 54

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the shock absorber while screwing in the fastening bolts. Nissan X Trail T30
Step 55

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 56

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 57

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 58

Remove the jacks and chocks.
Step 59

Tighten the upper fasteners of the shock strut. Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 45 Nm torque.
Step 60

Treat the shock strut fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 61

Install the cover of the boot side lining.
Step 62

Close the lid of the luggage compartment.

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