NISSAN X-TRAIL 2005 Service Repair Manual

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EM-57
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CAUTION:
To avoid power steering fluid leakage, temporarily fix power steering reservoir tank vertically.
4. Remove intake valve timing control cover with the following procedure:
a. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
b. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve, if necessary.
c. Disconnect ground cables.
d. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
e . U s e a s e a l c u t t e r ( s p e c i a l s e r v i c e t o o l : K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ) o r e q u i v a -
lent tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
5. Pull chain guide between camshaft sprockets out through front cover.
6. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Open splash guard on RH undercover.
b. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise and align TDC mark to timing
indicator on front cover.
c. At the same time, make sure that the mating marks on camshaft
sprockets are located as shown in the figure.

If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one more turn to align mating
marks to the positions in the figure.
7. Remove camshaft sprockets with the following procedure:
a. Line up the mating marks on camshaft sprockets, and paint indelible mating marks on timing chain link
plate.
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EM-58
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b. Push in chain tensioner plunger. Insert a stopper pin into hole on
chain tensioner body to secure chain tensioner plunger and
remove chain tensioner.
NOTE:
Use approximately 0.5 mm (0.02 in) dia. hard metal pin as a
stopper pin.
c. Secure hexagonal part of camshaft with a wrench. Loosen cam-
shaft sprocket mounting bolts and remove camshaft sprockets.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft or camshaft while timing chain is
removed. It causes interference between valve and piston.
NOTE:
Chain tension holding work is not necessary. Crankshaft
sprocket and timing chain do not disconnect structurally while
front cover is attached.
8. Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Do not place sensor in a location where it is exposed to magnetism.
9. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure,
and remove camshaft brackets and camshafts.

Remove camshaft bracket (No. 1) by slightly tapping it with a
plastic hammer.
10. Remove valve lifters.

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on a precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 jour-
nal of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
four locations.
2. Set dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the
camshaft runout on dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
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Standard: Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).PBIC2499E

CAMSHAFT
EM-59
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4. If out of the standard, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with a micrometer.
2. If out of the standard, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with a micrometer.
CAMSHAFT BRACKET INNER DIAMETER

Tighten camshaft bracket bolts with specified torque. Refer to EM-61, "INSTALLATION" for the tightening
procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of camshaft bracket with an inside
micrometer.
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE

(Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter)

If out of the standard, replace either or both camshaft and cylinder head.
NOTE:
Camshaft bracket cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder head.
Replace whole cylinder head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
1. Install camshaft in cylinder head. Refer to EM-61, "INSTALLATION" for tightening procedure. Standard:
Intake
QR20DE : 45.015 - 45.205 mm (1.7722 - 1.7797 in)
QR25DE : 45.665 - 45.855 mm (1.7978 - 1.8053 in)
Exhaust
QR20DE : 42.825 - 43.015 mm (1.6860 - 1.6935 in)
QR25DE : 43.975 - 44.165 mm (1.7313 - 1.7388 in)
PBIC0039E
Standard:
No. 1 : 27.935 - 27.955 mm (1.0998 - 1.1006 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 23.435 - 23.455 mm (0.9226 - 0.9234 in)
PBIC0040E
Standard:
No. 1 : 28.000 - 28.021 mm (1.1024 - 1.1032 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 23.500 - 23.521 mm (0.9252 - 0.9260 in)
PBIC0041E
Standard: 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)

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2. Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Read the end play of dial indicator when camshaft is moved for-
ward/backward (in direction to axis).

Measure the following parts if out of the standard.
–Dimension “A” for camshaft No. 1 journal
–Dimension “B” for cylinder head No. 1 journal

Refer to the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/
or cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 journals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other four locations.
2. Measure the camshaft sprocket runout with a dial indicator.
(Total indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft sprocket.
Valve Lifter
Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or cracks.

If anything above is found, replace valve lifter. Refer to EM-64,
"Valve Clearance" .
Valve Lifter Clearance
VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETERStandard: 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)
PBIC2446E
Standard : 25.800 - 25.848 mm (1.0157 - 1.0176 in)
Standard : 25.660 - 25.685 mm (1.0102 - 1.0112 in)
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Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
PBIC0930E
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CAMSHAFT
EM-61
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Measure the outer diameter of valve lifter with a micrometer.
VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER
Measure the diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head with an
inside micrometer.
VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE

(Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve
lifter outer diameter)

If out of the standard, referring to the each standard of valve
lifter outer diameter and valve lifter hole diameter, replace either
or both valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install valve lifters.

Install them in the original positions.
2. Install camshafts.

Distinction between intake and exhaust camshafts is per-
formed with the different shapes of rear end.

Install camshafts so that camshaft dowel pins on the front side
are positioned as shown in the figure.
3. Install camshaft brackets with the following procedure:
a. Remove foreign material completely from camshaft bracket backside and from cylinder head installation
face.Standard: 33.965 - 33.980 mm (1.3372 - 1.3378 in)
JEM798G
Standard: 34.000 - 34.021 mm (1.3386 - 1.3394 in)
Standard: 0.020 - 0.056 mm (0.0008 - 0.0022 in)
PBIC0043E
Intake : Signal plate shape for camshaft position
sensor (PHASE)
Exhaust : Cone end shape
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b. Install camshaft brackets (No. 2 to 5) aligning the identification
marks on upper surface as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Install so that identification mark can be correctly read when
viewed from the exhaust side.
c. Install camshaft bracket (No. 1) with the following procedure:
i. Apply liquid gasket to camshaft bracket (No. 1) as shown in the
figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
After installation, be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid
gasket leaking from part “A”.
ii. Apply liquid gasket to camshaft bracket (No. 1) contact surface
on the front cover backside.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

Apply liquid gasket to the outside of bolt hole on front cover.
iii. For camshaft bracket (No. 1) near installation position, and
install it without disturbing the liquid gasket applied to the sur-
faces.
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CAMSHAFT
EM-63
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4. Tighten mounting bolts of camshaft brackets in the following
steps, in numerical order as shown in the figure.
a. Tighten No. 9 to 11 in numerical order.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 8 in numerical order.
c. Tighten all bolts in numerical order.
d. Tighten all bolts in numerical order.
CAUTION:
After tightening mounting bolts of camshaft brackets, be sure to wipe off excessive liquid gasket
from the parts listed below.

Mating surface of rocker cover.

Mating surface of front cover. (When installed without front cover)
5. Install camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
6. Install camshaft sprockets.

Install them by aligning the mating marks on each camshaft
sprocket with the ones painted on timing chain link plate dur-
ing removal.
CAUTION:

Aligned mating marks could slip. Therefore, after
matching them, hold the timing chain in place by hand.

Before and after installing chain tensioner, make sure
again that mating marks have not slipped.
NOTE:
Before installation of chain tensioner, it is possible to re-match
the marks on timing chain with the ones on each sprocket.
7. Install chain tensioner.
CAUTION:
After installation, pull the stopper pin off completely, and make sure that chain tensioner plunger
is released.
8. Install chain guide.
9. Install intake valve timing control cover with the following procedure:
a. Install intake valve timing control solenoid valve to intake valve timing control cover if removed.
b. Install oil rings to the camshaft sprocket (INT) insertion points on backside of intake valve timing control
cover.
c. Install O-ring to front cover.
d. Apply liquid gasket with a tube presser (special service tool:
WS39930000) to intake valve timing control cover as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent. : 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 2.0 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 5.9 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 10.4 N·m (1.1 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
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e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
10. Inspect and adjust valve clearance. Refer to EM-64, "
Valve Clearance" .
11. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
Valve ClearanceEBS00LS3
INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
1. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-44, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Open splash guard on RH undercover.
3. Measure the valve clearance with the following procedure:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise and align TDC mark to
timing indicator on front cover.

At the same time, make sure that both intake and exhaust
cam noses of No. 1 cylinder face outside as shown in the fig-
ure.

If they do not face outside, rotate crankshaft pulley once more
(360 degrees) and align as shown in the figure.
b. Use a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter
and camshaft.
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CAMSHAFT
EM-65
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Valve clearance:
Unit: mm (in)
*:Approximately 80°C (176°F)

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated with black arrow in the figure) with a feeler gauge.

No. 1 cylinder compression TDC
c. Rotate crankshaft pulley one revolution (360 degrees) and align
TDC mark to timing indicator on front cover.

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearance at
locations marked “×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated with black arrow in the figure) with a feeler gauge.

No. 4 cylinder compression TDC
4. If out of standard, perform adjustment. Refer to EM-65, "
ADJUSTMENT" .
ADJUSTMENT

Perform adjustment depending on selected head thickness of valve lifter.
1. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-56, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove valve lifters at the locations that are out of the standard.
Cold Hot * (reference data)
Intake 0.24 - 0.32 (0.009 - 0.013) 0.304 - 0.416 (0.012 - 0.016)
Exhaust 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.017)
Measuring position No. 1 CYL. No. 2 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 4 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDCINT × ×
EXH × ×
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Measuring position No. 1 CYL. No. 2 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 4 CYL.
No. 4 cylinder at
compression TDCINT × ×
EXH × ×
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3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters with a
micrometer.
4. Use the equation below to calculate valve lifter thickness for replacement.

Thickness of new valve lifter can be identified by stamp mark
on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark “696” indicates 6.96 mm (0.2740 in) in thickness.
NOTE:
Available thickness of valve lifter: 26 sizes range 6.96 to 7.46 mm (0.2740 to 0.2937 in) in steps of 0.02
mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-119, "
Available Valve Lifter" .
5. Install the selected valve lifter.
6. Install camshaft. Refer to EM-61, "
INSTALLATION" .
7. Manually rotate crankshaft pulley a few rotations.
8. Make sure that valve clearances for cold engine are within specifications by referring to the specified val-
ues. Refer to EM-64, "
INSPECTION" .
9. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-61, "
INSTALLATION" .
10. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration.
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Valve lifter thickness calculation: t = t1 + (C1 – C2 )
t = Valve lifter thickness to be replaced
t
1 = Removed valve lifter thickness
C
1= Measured valve clearance
C
2= Standard valve clearance:
Intake : 0.28 mm (0.011 in)
Exhaust : 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
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