Parts for your 2006 Nissan Navara-Strut mounts

2006 Nissan Navara strut-mounts — are they used?

For a 2006 Nissan Navara, strut-mounts aren’t actually a thing. This model year covers two platforms depending on market: the D40 (with a front double-wishbone, coil-over shock arrangement) and the D22 (with a front double-wishbone and torsion bars). Neither uses a MacPherson strut, so there’s no traditional strut-mount with an integrated bearing.

Technical references back this up. The Nissan Navara D40 Factory Service Manual (Front Suspension section) shows an independent double-wishbone front end with a separate shock absorber and coil spring assembly. The steering pivot loads are handled by the upper and lower ball joints, not a strut top bearing. The D22 workshop manual shows a similar double-wishbone layout with torsion bars and separate shocks. The Nissan FAST parts catalogue lists front shock absorber mounts/insulators and bushes, not strut-mounts. General guides like the Haynes manual for Navara/Frontier (mid‑2000s coverage) describe the same setup.

Why the confusion? Some parts listings use “strut-mount” as a catch-all for any top mount. On a D40, the front coil-over shock uses an upper rubber insulator/top plate, but it isn’t a strut top bearing and it doesn’t rotate with steering. On a D22, the shock mounts via bushes and hardware, again with no strut-mount. So if someone’s chasing a “strut-mount” for a 2006 Navara, what they really need is the front shock upper mount insulator/bushes or associated hardware.

What to service instead? If there’s a front-end clunk, shimmy, or tyre wear, it’s worth checking:

• Front shock absorber upper and lower bushes/insulators
• Upper and lower control arm bushes
• Upper and lower ball joints
• Sway bar (stabiliser) links and bushes
• Rear shock bushes and leaf spring/shackle bushes

When replacing front shocks on a D40, the top insulator and hardware can be renewed at the same time. It’s good practice to get a wheel alignment after any suspension work. Any noise that sounds like a failed “strut-mount” on other cars is, on a Navara, usually tired shock bushes, sway bar links, or ball joints.

Sources referenced: Nissan Navara D40 Factory Service Manual (Front Suspension and Steering), Nissan Navara D22 Workshop Manual (Front Suspension), Nissan FAST electronic parts catalogue, and Haynes/aftermarket service literature covering 2005–2010 Navara/Frontier.

Popular questions about 2006 Nissan Navara strut-mounts

Does a 2006 Navara have strut-mounts?

No. The 2006 Navara uses double-wishbone front suspension (D40 with a coil-over shock, D22 with torsion bars) and rear leaf springs with separate shocks. There’s no MacPherson strut, so no strut-mount with a bearing at the top.

What should be replaced if there’s a clunk up front?

Look at the front shock upper and lower bushes/insulators, sway bar links and bushes, and the upper/lower ball joints and control arm bushes. On D40 models, the coil-over shock’s top insulator can be renewed when changing the shock.

Will an aftermarket “strut-mount kit” fit a 2006 Navara?

Listings labelled “strut-mount” for this ute usually mean shock top mount bushes/insulators. MacPherson-style strut mounts with bearings won’t fit. Always match parts to the VIN and choose components listed as shock mounts/insulators for D40 or D22.