Parts for your 2005 Nissan Navara-Strut mounts

Are strut-mounts used on a 2005 Nissan Navara?

Short answer: no. On a 2005 Nissan Navara—whether it’s the late D22 series or the newly launched D40—traditional MacPherson strut-mounts aren’t used. Technical references back this up: the Nissan Factory Service Manual (FSM) for the D22 (Front Axle/Suspension section) specifies a torsion-bar, double-wishbone front end with separate shock absorbers, the D40 FSM (Front Suspension, FSU section) details a double-wishbone layout with a coil-over shock absorber assembly. In both designs, there’s no MacPherson strut and therefore no steering-bearing strut mount. Nissan’s FAST parts catalogue also lists upper shock insulators and bushes rather than strut-mount bearings for these models.

Here’s why that matters. A strut mount is a specific component used with MacPherson struts, doing double duty as the upper shock mount and as a bearing surface for steering rotation. The 2005 Navara doesn’t steer on a strut top—steering pivot is handled by the upper and lower ball joints in the control arms. That’s true for both the D22 (torsion bar with separate damper) and the D40 (coil-over shock within a double wishbone). So if someone’s searching for “strut-mounts” for this ute, what they likely need are front shock absorber upper insulators/top hats, shock bushes, or related control-arm and sway-bar hardware.

What to look at during servicing instead:

• Front shock absorber upper insulators/top hats and lower bushes for cracking, perishing, or clunks.
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints for play (a common source of knock over corrugations).
• Sway-bar link pins and bushes for splits or looseness.
• Rear shock bushes and leaf-spring shackles if the back end chatters.

If there’s a thud over speed humps, a creak on lock, or a vague front end, start with those items. For parts ordering, confirm whether the vehicle is a D22 (tough, older shape, torsion bars visible under the front) or a D40 (newer chassis launched in 2005 with coil-over fronts). A quick VIN check or a look at the front spring type will sort it.

Popular questions

Does a 2005 Nissan Navara have strut mounts?
Not in the usual MacPherson sense. The D22 uses torsion bars with separate shocks, the D40 uses a coil-over shock within a double-wishbone arm set. Both steer on ball joints, not through a strut top, so there’s no strut-mount bearing.

What do I replace instead of a strut mount on a 2005 Navara if I’ve got front-end clunks?
Look at the front shock absorber upper insulator/top hat, shock bushes, control-arm bushes and ball joints, and the sway-bar links and bushes. These are the common wear points that mimic “strut mount” symptoms on other cars.

How do I tell if mine is a D22 or D40, and does that change what I order?
Yes, parts differ. The D22 (sold in 2005) has torsion bars up front, the D40 (also launched in 2005) runs a coil-over shock. Check the VIN or peek under the front—torsion bar vs coil spring is the giveaway—then order the correct shock insulators/bushes and control-arm hardware for that chassis.