suspension NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual

MODEL T30 SERIES
© 2002 NISSAN EUROPE S.A.S.
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Europe S.A.S., Paris, France.
A GENERAL INFORMATION
B ENGINE
C TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
E SUSPENSION
F BRAKES
G STEERING
H RESTRAINTS
IBODY
J AIR CONDITIONER
K ELECTRICAL
L MAINTENANCE
M INDEXGI General Information
EM Engine Mechanical
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO Engine Cooling System
EC Engine Control System
FL Fuel System
EX Exhaust System
ACC Accelerator Control System
CL Clutch
MT Manual Transaxle
AT Automatic Transaxle
TF Transfer
PR Propeller Shaft
RFD Rear Final Drive
FAX Front Axle
RAX Rear Axle
FSU Front Suspension
RSU Rear Suspension
WT Road Wheels & Tires
BR Brake System
PB Parking Brake System
BRC Brake Control System
PS Power Steering System
SB Seat Belts
SRS Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
BL Body, Lock & Security System
GW Glasses, Window System & Mirrors
RF Roof
EI Exterior & Interior
IP Instrument Panel
SE Seat
ATC Automatic Air Conditioner
MTC Manual AIr Conditioner
SC Starting & Charging System
LT Lighting System
DI Driver Information System
WW Wiper, Washer & Horn
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio, Visual & Telephone System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
MA Maintenance
IDX Alphabetical Index
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
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LIFTING POINT
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Special Service Tools EAS000FH
CAUTION:
●Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle curb condition.
●Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the front side (engine,
transmission, suspension etc.), support a jack up point on the rear side garage jack with a mission
jack or equivalent.
●Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the rear side (rear axle,
suspension, etc.), support a jack up point on the front side garage jack with a mission jack or
equivalent.
●Be careful not to smash or do not do anything that would affect piping parts.
Garage Jack and Safety Stand EAS000FI
WARNING:
●Park the vehicle on a level surface when using the jack. Make sure to avoid damaging pipes,
tubes, etc. under the vehicle.
●Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands when
you have to get under the vehicle.
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
LM4086-0200
Board on lift attachment
LM4519-0000
Safety stand attachment
S-NT001
S-NT002

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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WARNING:
●Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
●Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
●For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
●Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
●Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.
●If items or work required are not covered by the engine main body section, refer to the applicable
sections.
●Always use the support point specified for lifting.
●Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for
unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
●For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-35, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle down ward.
Separate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
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1. Rear engine mounting insulator 2. Rear engine mounting bracket 3. RH engine mounting insulator
4. RH engine mounting bracket 5. Front engine mounting bracket 6. Front engine mounting insulator
7. Center member 8. LH engine mounting insulator 9. LH engine mounting bracket
10. Stopper 11. Grommet (2pcs)

EM-70
[QR]
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-775, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR20DE (WITH EURO-OBD)],
EC-1139, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR20DE (WITHOUT EURO-OBD)], EC-42, "FUEL PRES-
SURE RELEASE" [QR25DE (WITH EURO-OBD)] or EC-452, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" [QR25DE
(WITHOUT EURO-OBD)].
2. Remove engine hood.
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
4. Remove the following parts.
●LH/RH undercovers
●LH/RH front wheels
●Battery
●Drive belts; Refer to EM-12, "REMOVAL" .
●Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-14, "REMOVAL" .
●Alternator
●Radiator and radiator fan assembly; Refer to CO-11, "RADIATOR" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room LH
7. Disconnect fuel hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-16, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD"
8. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
9. Disconnect select cable from transaxle (A/T models).
10. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models).
11. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle (M/T models).
Engine room RH
12. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank.
13. Remove air conditioner compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body
with a rope to avoid putting load on it.
Vehicle underbody
14. Remove exhaust front tube.
15. Remove propeller shaft.
16. Remove steering shaft from steering gear.
17. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine.
18. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper.
19. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it.
20. Remove LH/RH suspensions from steering knuckle under strut.
Removal
21. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.
●Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
22. Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 51.0 - 64.7 N·m (5.2 - 6.6 kg-m, 38 - 47 ft-lb)
Rear
: 24.5 - 31.4 N·m (2.5 - 3.2 kg-m, 18 - 23 ft-lb)
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●Use a manual lift table caddy or equivalently rigid tool such as
a jack or trestle. Securely support bottom of engine and tran-
saxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the support-
ing surface, secure a completely stable condition.
23. Remove RH engine mounting insulator.
24. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
25. Remove mounting bolts at front end of center member.
26. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts and nuts.
27. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with suspen-
sion member from vehicle downward by carefully operating sup-
porting tools.
CAUTION:
●During the operation, make sure that no part interferes
with body side.
●Before and during this lifting, always check if any har-
nesses are left connected.
●During the removal operation, always be careful to pre-
vent vehicle from falling off the lift due to changes in the center of gravity.
●If necessary, support vehicle by setting a jack or equivalent tool at the rear.
28. Remove power steering pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on suspension member.
29. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove suspension member.
30. Remove starter motor.
31. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-15, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 8 ,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models)
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
●Do not allow engine oil to get on mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage mounting insulator.
●When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to components illustration.
●Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
●Before starting engine, check the levels of engine coolant, lubrications and working engine oils. If less
than required quantity, fill to the specified level.
●Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
●Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of engine coolant, lubricants, working
engine oil, fuel and exhaust gas.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle down ward.
Separate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove engine hood.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug.
3. Remove the following parts.
●LH/RH undercovers
●LH/RH front wheels
●Battery
●Drive belts; Refer to EM-119, "Removal and Installation" .
●Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-120, "Removal and Installation" .
●Alternator
●Radiator and radiator fan assembly; Refer to CO-32, "Removal and Installation" .
●Charge air cooler
4. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room LH
6. Disconnect fuel feed and return hoses, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining.
7. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
8. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside.
9. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle.
Engine room RH
10. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank.
11. Remove air conditioner compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body
with a rope to avoid putting load on it.
Vehicle underbody
12. Remove exhaust front tube.
13. Remove propeller shaft.
14. Remove steering shaft from steering gear.
15. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine.
16. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper.
17. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it.
18. Remove LH/RH suspensions from steering knuckle under strut.
Removal
19. Install engine slingers into front right of cylinder head and rear
left of cylinder head.
20. Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.Slinger bolts:
: 30 - 37 N·m (3.0 - 3.8 kg-m, 22 - 27 ft-lb)
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●Use a manual lift table caddy or equivalently rigid tool such as a
jack or trestle. Securely support bottom of engine and transaxle,
and simultaneously adjust hoist tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
21. Remove RH engine mounting insulator.
22. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
23. Remove mounting bolts at front end of center member.
24. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts and nuts.
25. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with suspen-
sion member from vehicle downward by carefully operating sup-
porting tools.
CAUTION:
●During the operation, make sure that no part interferes
with body side.
●Before and during this lifting, always check if any har-
nesses are left connected.
●During the removal operation, always be careful to pre-
vent vehicle from falling off the lift due to changes in the center of gravity.
●If necessary, support vehicle by setting a jack or equivalent tool at the rear.
26. Remove power steering pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on suspension member.
27. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove suspension member.
28. Remove starter motor.
29. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-15, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
●Do not allow engine oil to get on mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage mounting insulator.
●When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to components illustration.
●Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting bolts and nuts.
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FL-10
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FUEL TANK
7. Remove exhaust center tube and insulator. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
8. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-2, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
9. Using a transmission jack, support the bottom of the rear final
drive.
10. Remove the mounting nuts on the rear suspension member, and
lower the transmission jack carefully until just before the rear
suspension member is removed from the stud bolts on the vehi-
cle.
11. Disconnect fuel filler hose, EVAP hose and vent hose at fuel
tank side.
12. For disconnection procedure of the quick connector on the
evaporator hose, Refer to FL-4, "
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT,
FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
13. Remove fuel tank protector.
14. Remove fuel tank band mounting bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
15. Remove fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal paying attention to the following.
●Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
●Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.
●Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.
●Push the mounting band pin to the vehicle side securely.
●Before fixing the fuel tank, temporarily install the filler tube.
CAUTION:
Use genuine fuel filler tube mounting bolts or equivalent. Make sure to tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
●To connect the quick connector, refer to FL-4, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL
PUMP ASSEMBLY" .
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Fuel filler hose : 35mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 7 - 11 mm (0.28 - 0.43 in)

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FUEL TANK
10. Using a transmission jack, support the bottom of the rear final
drive.
11. Remove the mounting nuts on the rear suspension member, and
lower the transmission jack carefully until just before the rear
suspension member is removed from the stud bolts on the vehi-
cle.
12. Disconnect fuel filler hose, EVAP hose and vent hose at fuel
tank side.
For disconnection procedure of the quick connector. Refer to
FL-17, "
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
13. Remove fuel tank protector.
14. Remove fuel tank band mounting bolts while supporting fuel
tank.
15. Remove fuel tank.
INSTALLATION
●Install in the reverse order of removal paying attention to the following.
●Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
●Be sure hose clamp is not positioned on swelled area of fuel tube.
●Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.
●Push the mounting band pin to the vehicle side securely.
●Before fixing the fuel tank, temporarily install the fuel filler tube.
CAUTION:
Use genuine fuel filler tube mounting bolts or equivalent. Make sure to tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
●To connect the quick connector. Refer to FL-17, "FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
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Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hose : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 5 - 9 mm (0.20 - 0.35 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 7 - 11 mm (0.28 - 0.43 in)

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner, air duct, and battery.
2. Remove the air breather hose.
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder.
CAUTION:
Do not depress clutch pedal during removal procedure.
4. Disconnect control cable from transaxle.
5. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
6. Disconnect PNP switch, back-up lamp switch, and ground harness connectors.
7. Remove exhaust front tube and the drive shaft.
8. Remove transfer.
●Refer to TF-11, "Removal and Installation from Vehicle" .
9. Remove starter motor.
10. Place a jack onto the transaxle.
CAUTION:
When setting jack, be careful not to bring it into contact with the switch.
11. Remove center member, engine insulator and engine mount bracket.
●Refer to EM-69, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (QR engine models) or EM-193, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (YD
engine models).
12. Remove suspension members.
●Refer to FSU-12, "FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
13. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
14. Remove bolts securing transaxle to engine.
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