Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 dCi Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.5 dCi, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 2.0 Allrad, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 2.0, NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E) 1.6 CVTC View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #19
Combination spanner #22
Drive socket # 16
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #21
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Vernier caliper
Ball joint puller
Wheel chock
Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace tie rod ends in pairs.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left tie rod ends.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
  2. Step 3
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E)
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    When deinstalling, mark or measure the precise position of the ball joint on the track rod, or count the number of turns in order to prevent misalignment afterward. Use a vernier caliper.
  7. Step 9
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    Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
  8. Step 10
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    Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
  9. Step 11
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    Screw the end out of the tie rod.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Screw on a new tie rod end.
    Replacement: track rod end – NISSAN Qashqai / Qashqai+2 I Van (J10, JJ10E). Professionals recommend:
    While installing the steering rod end remember to make the same number of turns or to leave the same length of thread showing as per your measurements.
  12. Step 14
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    Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
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