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This replacement procedure can be used for:
NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 Di 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 dCi 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.2 DCi FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 FWD, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.0, 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) 2.5 4x4, NISSAN X-TRAIL (T30) 2.5 4x4 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change tie rod end / track rod end on NISSAN X-TRAIL T30 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Track Rod End for X-TRAIL (T30) and other NISSAN models

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Replacement: track rod end – Nissan X Trail T30. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Combination spanner #22
                    
                      Drive socket # 22 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #21
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Nippers
                    
                      Ball joint puller
                    
                      Vernier caliper
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: track rod end – Nissan X Trail T30. 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 X Trail T30. Take the following steps:

Step 1

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 2

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

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 4

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: track rod end – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 5

Remove the wheel.
Step 6

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.
Step 7

Loosen the lock nut securing the tie rod end to the tie rod. Use a combination spanner #22.
Step 8

Remove the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening. Use nippers.
Step 9

Clean the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 10

Unscrew the end fastening nut to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Disconnect the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Use a ball joint puller.
Step 12

Screw the end out of the tie rod.
Step 13

Clean the mounting seats of the tie rod end. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 14

Screw on a new tie rod end.

Replacement: track rod end – Nissan X Trail T30. AUTODOC experts 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.
Step 15

Connect the tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
Step 16

Tighten the fastening nut connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use a drive socket #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 50 nm torque.
Step 17

Install the cotter pin fixing the tie rod end fastening.
Step 18

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.

Step 19

Tighten the tie rod end locknut Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 80 nm torque.
Step 20

Treat the fastener connecting the tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Use copper grease.
Step 21

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: track rod end – Nissan X Trail T30. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Install the wheel.

Replacement: track rod end – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 24

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #21.
Step 25

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 108 nm torque.

Replacement: track rod end – Nissan X Trail T30. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Check and adjust wheel alignment if necessary.
Step 26

Remove the jacks and chocks.

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