troubleshooting NISSAN X-TRAIL 2005 Service Owner's Guide

TF-1
TRANSFER
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION TF
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TRANSFER
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions .............................................................. 3
Service Notice .......................................................... 4
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnosis .................. 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 8
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 9
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 9
TRANSFER OIL ........................................................ 10
Replacement .......................................................... 10
DRAINING ........................................................... 10
FILLING ............................................................... 10
Inspection ............................................................... 10
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ......................... 10
ALL MODE 4X4 SYSTEM .........................................11
Power Transfer Diagram ......................................... 11
System Description ................................................. 11
ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING .............. 11
4WD CONTROL UNIT ......................................... 11
4WD MODE SWITCH ......................................... 12
4WD INDICATOR LAMP AND LOCK INDICATOR
LAMP .................................................................. 12
4WD WARNING LAMP ....................................... 12
System Diagram ..................................................... 13
COMPONENTS FUNCTION DESCRIPTION ..... 14
CAN Communication .............................................. 14
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .................................... 14
CAN Communication Unit ...................................... 14
TYPE 1/TYPE 2 .................................................. 15
TYPE 3 ................................................................ 16
TYPE 4/TYPE 5 .................................................. 17
TYPE 6 ................................................................ 18
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 20
Fail-Safe Function .................................................. 20
How to Perform Trouble Diagnosis ........................ 20BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 20
Location of Electrical Parts ..................................... 21
Circuit Diagram ....................................................... 22
Wiring Diagram — 4WD — ..................................... 23
LHD MODELS ..................................................... 23
RHD MODELS .................................................... 26
Trouble Diagnosis Chart for Symptoms .................. 29
4WD Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference
Values ..................................................................... 30
4WD CONTROL UNIT INSPECTION TABLE ..... 30
CONSULT-II Function (ALL MODE AWD/4WD) ..... 31
FUNCTION .......................................................... 31
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE ................ 31
SELF-DIAG RESULT MODE ............................... 32
DATA MONITOR MODE ...................................... 33
ACTIVE TEST MODE ......................................... 34
4WD CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER .............. 34
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYSTEM .................... 35
Power Supply Circuit for 4WD Control Unit ............ 35
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 35
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 35
4WD Control Unit .................................................... 36
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 36
ABS System ........................................................... 36
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 36
4WD Solenoid ......................................................... 37
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 37
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 37
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................. 39
4WD Actuator Relay ............................................... 40
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 40
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 40
4WD Mode Switch .................................................. 42
CONSULT-II REFERENCE VALUE IN DATA
MONITOR MODE ................................................ 42
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .............................. 42
COMPONENT INSPECTION .............................. 44

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS001V9
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageTF-10TF-59TF-59TF-59TF-68TF-68
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
TRANSFER OIL (Level low)
TRANSFER OIL (Wrong)
TRANSFER OIL (Level too high)
LIQUID GASKET (Damaged)
O-RING (Worn or damaged)
OIL SEAL (Worn or damaged)
GEAR (Worn or damaged)
BEARING (Worn or damaged)
SymptomNoise 1 2 3 3
Transfer oil leakage 31222

PR-1
PROPELLER SHAFT
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION PR
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PR

PROPELLER SHAFT
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 2
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 2
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ...................................... 3
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 3
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION .......... 3PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION ........................ 3
Removal and Installation .......................................... 4
COMPONENTS ..................................................... 4
REMOVAL ............................................................. 4
INSPECTION ........................................................ 4
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 6
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ........ 7
General Specifications .............................................. 7
Journal Axial Play ..................................................... 7
Propeller Shaft Runout ............................................. 7

PR-2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS0027A
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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PR-6—
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PR-3—
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, and RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX and RAX section
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotating torque
Center bearing improper installation
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise××××××××××××××
Shake× × ××××××
Vibration××××××× ×× × ×

RFD-1
REAR FINAL DRIVE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION RFD
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RFD

REAR FINAL DRIVE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Service Notice or Precautions .................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 6
REAR FINAL DRIVE SYSTEM ................................... 7
Sectional View .......................................................... 7
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ........................................ 8
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................. 8
DRAINING ............................................................. 8
FILLING ................................................................. 8
Checking Differential Gear Oil .................................. 8
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL ........................... 8
FRONT OIL SEAL ...................................................... 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
SIDE OIL SEAL .........................................................11
Removal and Installation ......................................... 11
REMOVAL ............................................................ 11
INSTALLATION .................................................... 11
ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING .................. 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ............................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 15
Components ........................................................... 16
Pre-Inspection ........................................................ 17
TOTAL PRELOAD ............................................... 17
DRIVE GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH ... 18
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ...................................... 19
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT ....................... 19
TOOTH CONTACT .............................................. 19
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 22
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 22
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 25
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 32
General Specification ............................................. 32
Drive Gear Vibration ............................................... 32
Total Preload ........................................................... 32
Side Gear Clearance Adjustment ........................... 32
Drive Pinion Gear Preload Adjustment ................... 32
Side Bearing Preload Adjustment ........................... 32
THRUST WASHER FOR ADJUSTMENT OF SIDE
GEAR BACK CLEARANCE .................................... 32
DRIVE PINION GEAR PRELOAD ADJUSTING
SHIM ....................................................................... 32
ADJUSTING SHIM FOR SIDE BEARING PRE-
LOAD ...................................................................... 33

RFD-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS001Z1
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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Refer to RFD-24, "
INSPECTION
" .
Refer to RFD-19, "
TOOTH CONTACT
" .
Refer to RFD-24, "
INSPECTION
" .
Refer to RFD-18, "
DRIVE GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH
" .
Refer to RFD-19, "
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
" .
Refer to RFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
" .
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise×××××××××××××

FAX-1
FRONT AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION FA X
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FA X

FRONT AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 6
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 7
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 7
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ................................ 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSPECTON AFTER REMOVAL .......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 8
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 9
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 9FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................. 11
Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 13
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 14
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 19
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 19
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 19
ZF100SS86, ZF100SS86F, ZF100SS86F+B ...... 19
Dynamic Damper .................................................... 19

FAX-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS00127
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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FAX-14—
FAX-7, FA X -11

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NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ×××××× ××
Shake×× ×××××××
FRONT
AXLENoise×× ××× ×××××
Shake×××××××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×× ×××××
Judder× × ×× ××
Poor quality ride or handling×× × ××

RAX-1
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION RAX
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RAX

REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
WHEEL HUB (2WD) ................................................... 6
On-vehicle Inspection and Service ........................... 6
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
COMPONENT ....................................................... 6
REMOVAL ............................................................. 6
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 6
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 7
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ....................... 8
WHEEL HUB (4WD) ................................................. 10On-Vehicle Inspection ............................................. 10
REAR WHEEL BEARING ................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 15
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 16
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 19
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 19
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 19

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS000FK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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RAX-16—
RAX-10, RAX-14—
NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ×××××× ××
Shake×× ×××××××
REAR
AXLENoise×× ××× ×××××
Shake×× × × ×××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×× × × × × ×
Judder××××××
Poor quality ride or handling×× × ××