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How to Replace the Shock Absorber on a Nissan Qashqai

Model: Nissan Qashqai J10 - Years 2006-2014
Part: Shocks

How to remove and replace the front shock absorber on a Nissan Qashqai? Lift the bonnet and secure it; use a socket spanner to unscrew the securing bolts of the shock absorber, lift the car on a column lift and remove the front wheel. Unscrew the securing bolts of the shock absorber at the wheel hub using a socket spanner (disconnect the brake circuit pipes with a screwdriver). Unscrew the bolts on the side, then remove the shock absorber from its housing (place a support under the bar). Compare the old part with the new one and prepare for reassembly. Install the new shock absorber on the vehicle in reverse order.

Updated on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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