PR- NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-48, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-510,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Disconnect both battery terminals. Refer to SC-3, "
BATTERY" .
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
5. Remove the following parts.

LH and RH undercovers

Front road wheels and tyres

Battery; Refer to SC-3, "BATTERY" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-15, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-12, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
6. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
7. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-32, "FUEL INJECTOR
AND FUEL TUBE"
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
3. Disconnect control cable from transaxle (A/T models). Refer to AT- 4 0 4 , "
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" .
4. Disconnect clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models). Refer to CL-10,
"OPERATING CYLINDER" .
5. Disconnect shift and select cable from transaxle (M/T models). Refer to MT-14, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine Room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side with a
rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
3. Remove steering lower joint from steering gear. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between vehicle and engine. Refer to PS-34, "
HYDRAU-
LIC LINE" .
5. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter
(A/T models). Refer to EM-25, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLA-
TION" .
6. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to MT-17, "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
7. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-45, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" (ABS) or BRC-116, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
8. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
9. Remove lower ends of left and right strut from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
Removal
1. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Sep-
arate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-31, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Remove the following parts.

LH/RH engine undercover

LH/RH front wheels

Battery; Refer to SC-3, "BATTERY" .

Drive belts; Refer to EM-132, "Removal and Installation" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-133, "Removal and Installation" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-16, "Removal and Installation" .

Radiator and cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-34, "Removal and Installation" and CO-36, "COOL-
ING FAN" .

Charge air cooler; Refer to EM-135, "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
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose and return hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-136,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to EM-136,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside. Refer to MT-17, "
TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY" and CL-10, "OPERATING CYLINDER" .
4. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle. Refer to MT-14, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-34, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body with a rope to
avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
Vehicle underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove steering shaft from steering gear. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine. Refer to PS-34,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper. Refer to BRC-45, "
WHEEL SENSORS" (ABS), BRC-116,
"WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
6. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
7. Remove left and right suspensions from steering knuckle under strut. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPEN-
SION ASSEMBLY" .

FUEL TANK
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FUEL TANKPFP:17202
Removal and InstallationEBS00KOW
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be sure to read “General Precautions” when working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-3, "
General Pre-
cautions" .
1. Perform the steps 1 to 7 of “REMOVAL” in “ FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL
PUMP ASSEMBLY”. Refer to FL-4, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Drain fuel more from fuel tank if necessary.
CAUTION:
Because fuel tank forwardly inclines and becomes unstable when installing/removing, fuel should
be drained if found the remaining quantity.
3. Remove exhaust center tube and insulator. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
PBIC0246E
1. Fuel filler cap 2. Grommet 3. Fuel filler tube
4. Vent hose 5. Vent tube 6. Fuel tank
7. Fuel filler hose 8. Fuel tank band 9. Fuel tank protector

FUEL TANK
FL-23
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FUEL TANKPFP:17202
Removal and InstallationEBS00BL3
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be sure to read “General Precautions” when working on fuel system. Refer to FL-16, "
General Precau-
tions" .
1. Perform the procedure from 1 to 7 in “removal” of FL-19, "
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT" .
2. Drain fuel more from fuel tank if necessary.
CAUTION:
Because fuel tank forwardly inclines and becomes unstable when installing/removing, fuel should
be drained if found the remaining quantity.
3. Remove exhaust center tube and insulator. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove propeller shaft, Refer to PR-3, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
1. Fuel filler cap 2. Grommet 3. Fuel filler tube
4. Vent hose 5. Vent tube 6. EVAP hose
7. Fuel filler hose 8. Fuel transport pump 9. Fuel hose
10. Fuel tube 11. Fuel tank protector 12. Fuel tank band
13. Fuel tank
PBIC2033E

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLYPFP:33100
Removal and InstallationEDS0004U
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove RH drive shaft. Refer to FAX-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove side shaft. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal.
5. Remove air breather hose. Refer to TF-54, "
AIR BREATHER HOSE" .
6. Remove transfer gusset (YD engine models only).
7. Support transaxle assembly with a jack.
8. Remove center member. Refer to EM-78, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (QR engine models), EM-208,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (YD engine models).
9. Remove suspension member. Refer to FSU-12, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
10. Remove rear engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-78, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (QR engine models),
EM-208, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (YD engine models).
11. Support transfer assembly with a jack.
12. Remove bolts fixing transaxle assembly and transfer assembly.
13. Remove the transfer assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal of transaxle.
1. Transaxle assembly 2. Transfer assembly 3. Side shaft
4. Transfer gusset
(YD engine models only)5. Grommet 6. Insulator
7. Center member
PDIA0465E

PR-1
PROPELLER SHAFT
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
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SECTION
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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.
×: ApplicableReference page
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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××××××× ×× × ×

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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REAR PROPELLER SHAFTPFP:37000
On-Vehicle InspectionEDS0027B
APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION
If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure propeller shaft runout at runout measuring points by
rotating final drive companion flange with hands.
2. If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at
final drive companion flange or transfer companion flange; then
rotate companion flange 90, 180, 270 degrees and install pro-
peller shaft.
3. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,
replace propeller shaft assembly.
4. Check the vibration by driving vehicle.Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
PDIA0421E
Propeller shaft runout measuring points
Dimension A: 469.5 mm (18.48 in)
B: 429 mm (16.89 in)
PDIA0174E

PR-4
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

Removal and InstallationEDS0027C
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Move A/T selector lever to N range position or set M/T shift lever to neutral position.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Put matching marks onto propeller shaft flange yoke and final
drive and transfer companion flanges.
CAUTION:
For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage propeller
shaft flange and companion flanges.
4. Loosen mounting nuts of center bearing mount brackets.
5. Remove fixing nuts and bolts from propeller shaft companion
flanges.
6. Remove center bearing mounting bracket fixing nuts.
7. Remove propeller shaft.
CAUTION:
If constant velocity joint was bent during propeller shaft assembly removal, installation, or trans-
portation, its boot may be damaged. Wrap boot interference area to metal part with shop cloth or
rubber to protect boot from breakage.
INSPECTION

Inspect propeller shaft runout at measuring points. If runout
exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.
1. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Upper)2. Propeller shaft (1st shaft) 3. Center bearing mounting bracket
(Lower)
4. Propeller shaft (2nd shaft)
PDIA0198E
SDIA1822E
Propeller shaft runout limit : 0.6 mm (0.024 in) or less
PDIA0420E

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
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As shown in the figure, while fixing yoke on one side, check axial
play of joint. If outside the standard, replace propeller shaft
assembly.

Check propeller shaft for bend and damage. If damage is
detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble joints.

Check center bearing for noise and damage. If noise or damage
is detected, replace propeller shaft assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble center bearing.Propeller shaft runout measuring points
Dimension A: 469.5 mm (18.48 in)
B: 429 mm (16.89 in)
PDIA0174E
Journal axial play : 0 mm (0 in)
PDA0005D