NISSAN X-TRAIL 2005 Service Repair Manual

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. 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.
4. Remove RH engine mounting insulator.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove mounting bolts at front end of center member.
7. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts and nuts.
Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member and center member from
vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:

During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent 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.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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9. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on front suspension
member. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove front suspension mem-
ber and center member.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
12. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-19, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 ,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting
insulator.

When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to figure of components. Refer to EM-85, "
Removal and Installation (4WD Models)" .

Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

CYLINDER BLOCK
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CYLINDER BLOCKPFP:11010
Disassembly and AssemblyEBS00KNU
1. Cylinder block 2. O-ring 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
4. Knock sensor 5. Water drain plug 6. Lower cylinder block
7. Lower cylinder block mounting bolt 8. Snap ring 9. Connecting rod
10. Connecting rod bearing 11. Connecting rod bearing cap 12. Connecting rod bolt
13. Piston 14. Oil ring 15. Second ring
16. Top ring 17. Piston pin 18. Thrust bearing
19. Main bearing upper 20. Crankshaft 21. Crankshaft key
22. Main bearing lower 23. Rear oil seal 24. Pilot converter (A/T models)
25. Signal plate 26. Drive plate (A/T models) 27. Reinforce plate (A/T models)
28. Flywheel (M/T models)
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer (4WD models) assembly from vehicle, and separate transaxle and
transfer (4WD models) assembly from engine. Refer to EM-81, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Mount engine on an engine stand with the following procedure:
a. Remove oil cooler with oil cooler bracket on right side of cylinder block. Refer to LU-11, "
OIL COOLER" .
b. Install engine sub-attachment (special service tool) to right side
of cylinder block.

Do not use bolt hole at the upper right looking from bolt inser-
tion side as shown in the figure.

Machine a bolt hole at the lower right of the engine sub-
attachment looking from bolt insertion side as shown in the
figure.
c. Lift engine, and mount it onto the engine stand (special service
tool).
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A widely use engine stand can be used.
NOTE:
This example is an engine stand for holding at transaxle
mounting side with flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T
models) removed.
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
4. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug from inside of
engine.
5. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-70, "
CYLINDER HEAD" .
6. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle knock sensor avoiding shocks.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:

Avoid impacts such as a dropping.

Do not disassemble.

Keep it away from metal particles.

Do not place sensor in a location where it is exposed to
magnetism.
8. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (M/T models). Refer to CL-16, "
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER
AND FLYWHEEL" .
9. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models).

Secure crankshaft with a stopper plate, and remove mounting
bolts.

Using the following TORX socket, loosen mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage contact surface for clutch disc of
flywheel (M/T models).
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Flywheel (M/T models)
: size T55 (commercial service tool)
Drive plate (A/T models)
: size E20
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NOTE:
The flywheel, two block construction, allows movement in response to transaxle side pressure, or when
twisted in its rotational direction. Therefore, some amount of noise is normal.
10. Remove pilot converter using pilot bushing puller (special ser-
vice tool) or suitable tool. (A/T models)
NOTE:
M/T models have no pilot bushing.
11. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly with the following procedure:

Before removing piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer
to EM-107, "
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
a. Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
b. Remove connecting rod cap.
c. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push piston and connect-
ing rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall, resulting from
an interference of the connecting rod big end.
12. Remove connecting rod bearings.
CAUTION:
When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
13. Remove piston rings form piston.

Use a piston ring expander (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:

When removing piston rings, be careful not to damage
the piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding
them excessively.
14. Remove piston from connecting rod with the following procedure:
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a. Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring.
b. Heat piston to 60 to 70°C (140 to 158°F) with a industrial use
drier or equivalent.
c. Push out piston pin with stick of outer diameter approximately 19
mm (0.75 in).
15. Remove lower cylinder block mounting bolts.

Loosen them in reverse order as shown in the figure, and
remove them.

Use TORX socket (size E14) for bolts No. 1 to 10.

Before loosening lower cylinder block mounting bolts, mea-
sure crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-107, "
CRANKSHAFT
END PLAY" .
16. Remove lower cylinder block.

Use a seal cutter (special service tool: KV10111100) or equivalent tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mounting surface.
17. Remove crankshaft.
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CAUTION:

Be careful not damage or deform signal plate mounted on
crankshaft.

When setting crankshaft on a flat floor surface, use a
block of wood to avoid interference between signal plate
and the floor surface.

Do not remove signal plate unless it is necessary to do
so.
NOTE:
When removing or installing signal plate, use TORX socket (size
T30).
18. Pull rear oil seal out from rear end of crankshaft.
NOTE:
When replacing rear oil seal without removing lower cylinder block, use a screwdriver to pull it out from
between crankshaft and cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
19. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to cylinder block as shown in the figure.

Apply liquid gasket to the thread of water drain plug “A”.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
NOTE:
Do not apply liquid gasket to the thread of plug “B”.

Tighten each plug as specified below.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings with the following procedure:
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on the bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and lower cylinder
block.
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Part Washer Tightening torque
A No 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
B Yes 53.9 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)

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b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous-
ing on cylinder block.

Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft
arm (outside).
c. Install the main bearings paying attention to the direction.

Main bearing with an oil hole and groove goes on cylinder
block. The one without them goes on lower cylinder block.

Only main bearing (on cylinder block) for No. 3 journal has dif-
ferent specifications.

Before installing main bearings, apply new engine oil to the
bearing surface (inside). Do not apply new engine oil to the
back surface, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align main bearing stopper to the notch.

Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
4. Install signal plate to crankshaft if removed.
a. Position crankshaft and signal plate using a dowel pin, and
tighten mounting bolts.
b. Remove dowel pin.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove dowel pin.
NOTE:
Dowel pin of crankshaft and signal plate is provided as a set for
each. If dowel pin is not available (when reusing crankshaft and
signal), use M6 bolt [length 10 mm (0.39 in) or more] as a substi-
tute.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.

While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure that it turns smoothly.
6. Install lower cylinder block with the following procedure:
a. Apply liquid gasket with a tube presser (special service tool:
WS39930000) to lower cylinder block as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
After liquid gasket is applied, rear oil seal installation must
be finished within 5 minutes. Therefore, the following pro-
cedure must be performed quickly.
NOTE:
Lower cylinder block cannot be replaced as a single part,
because it is machined together with cylinder block.
b. Tighten lower cylinder block mounting bolts with the following
procedure:
i. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of mounting bolts.
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ii. Tighten M8 bolts in numerical order from No. 11 to 22 in the fig-
ure.
NOTE:
There are more processes to complete the tightening of mount-
ing bolts. However stop procedure here to install rear oil seal.
c. Install rear oil seal. Refer to EM-68, "
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal" .
d. Restart tightening of lower cylinder block mounting bolts with the following procedure:
i. Tighten M10 bolts in numerical order from No. 1 to 10.
ii. Turn M10 bolts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening) in order
from No. 1 to 10 in the figure.
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using an angle
wrench (special service tool) or protractor. Avoid judgment
by visual inspection without the tool.

After installing mounting bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.

Wipe off completely any protruding liquid gasket on front side of engine.

Check crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-107, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
7. Install piston to connecting rod with the following procedure:
a. Using snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of the piston rear side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Assemble piston to connecting rod.

Using an industrial use drier or similar tool, heat the piston until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand
without excess force [approx. 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin
into piston and connecting rod. : 25.1 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)
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