How to Replace Struts for a Nissan Frontier/Xterra (2008-2014)

We are going over the steps to swap out the complete strut assembly for a 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Errata (12-30-21): Step 24 is suppose to be 67 ft-lb, NOT 14 ft-lb (Bad Copy/Paste Error)

1. Tools - 0:08
2. Step 1 (Mark Lower Control Arm Level) - 0:46
3. Step 2 (Loosen Lug Nuts) - 1:12
4. Step 3 (Lift Vehicle) - 1:24
5. Step 4 (Remove Wheels) - 1:53
6. Step 5 (Lubricate Nuts and Bolts) - 2:08
7. Step 6 (Support Control Arm) - 2:28
8. Step 7 (Remove Stabilizer Bar Link - DS) - 2:36
9. Step 8 (Remove Stabilizer Bar Link - PS) - 4:07
10. Step 9 (Rotate Stabilizer Bar) - 4:20
11. Step 10 (Remove Lower Mounting Bolt) - 4:26
12. Step 11 (Remove Upper Mounting Nuts) - 5:22
13. Step 12 (Remove Strut Assembly - DS) - 5:47
14. Step 13 (Lubricate Strut Bushing - DS) - 6:10
15. Step 14 (Install Strut Assembly - DS) - 6:30
16. Step 15 (Install Lower Mounting Bolt) - 6:44
17. Step 16 (Install Upper Mounting Nuts) - 7:06
18. Step 17 (Install Lower Mounting Nut) - 7:40
19. Step 18 (Torque Upper Mounting Nuts) - 8:02
20. Step 19 (Mark Upper Mounting Nuts) - 8:30
21. Step 20 (Replace PS Strut Assembly) - 8:43
22. Step 21 (Install Stabilizer Bar Links) - 11:06
23. Step 22 (Return Stabilizer Bar Position) - 11:25
24. Step 23 (Torque Upper Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts) - 11:46
25. Step 24 (Torque Lower Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts) - 11:57
26. Step 25 (Mark Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts) - 12:01
27. Step 26 (Level Lower Control Arm - DS) - 12:15
28. Step 27 (Torque Lower Mounting Bolt - DS) - 12:29
29. Step 28 (Mark Lower Mounting Bolt - DS) - 12:47
30. Step 29 (Level Lower Control Arm - PS) - 12:50
31. Step 30 (Torque Lower Mounting Bolt - PS) - 12:55
32. Step 31 (Mark Lower Mounting Bolt - PS) - 13:09
33. Step 32 (Install Wheels) - 13:14
34. Step 33 (Lower Vehicle) - 13:28
35. Step 34 (Torque Lug Nuts) - 13:34

DS = Driver Side
PS = Passenger Side

Products Used:
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Tools:
1/2" Torque Wrench (14-155 ft-lb)
1/2" Breaker Bar
1/4" Socket Wrench
1/2" Socket Wrench
14mm Socket
17mm Socket
19mm Socket
21mm Socket
14mm Wrench
17mm Wrench
19mm Wrench
1/2" Extensions
Semi-Permanent Threadlock
Grease
Penetrating Oil
Paint Marker Pen (Optional)
Service Jacks & Jack Stands


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