2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL differential

FAX-12
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
●When the drive shafts listed below have been removed, check that a circular clip is attached to the end.
×: Applicable
–: Not applicable
●Remove installation bolt from right-side drive shaft support bearing bracket. Then remove bracket from
engine.
●Remove installation bolt from right-side drive shaft and remove drive shaft from side shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●Move joint in up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for
motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.
●Check for cracking and damage of boots, and for grease leak-
age.
INSTALLATION
●Install support bearing bracket onto engine and tighten installation bolts to specified torque.
●Install drive shaft to side shaft and tighten installation bolts to specified torque.
1. In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, first fit a
protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft. Slide drive
shaft slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
2. Insert drive shaft into steering knuckle. Install lock nut and then
temporarily tighten lock nuts.
3. Install installation bolt for steering knuckle and strut.
4. Use lock plate to fix brake hose to strut.
5. Install tie rod to steering knuckle.
6. Install ABS wheel speed sensor.
7. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
8. Install cotter pin.
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.
Engine typeDrive shaft with circular clip
Right Left
QR20DE and QR25DE –×
YD22DDTi –×
RAA0030D
Model type Protector SST No.
RH KV38107800
LH KV38105500
SDIA0593E
SDIA0603E

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
RAX-5
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
RAX
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.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-11—
RAX-6,RAX-9—
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×× × ××

MA-2
Changing Engine Oil ............................................ ... 32
Changing Oil Filter .................................................. 33
REMOVAL ........................................................... 33
INSTALLATION .................................................... 34
Draining Water ........................................................ 34
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ................... 35
Checking Exhaust System ...................................... 35
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ................. 35
Checking Clutch System ........................................ 35
Checking M/T Oil .................................................... 35
Changing M/T Oil .................................................... 35
Checking A/T Fluid ................................................. 36
Changing A/T Fluid ................................................. 36
Checking Transfer Oil ............................................. 37
Changing Transfer Oil .......................................... ... 37
Checking Propeller Shaft ........................................ 37
Checking Differential Gear Oil ................................ 38
Changing Differential Gear Oil ................................ 38
Balancing Wheels ................................................... 38
Rotation .................................................................. 38
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks .................. 39
Checking Brake Lines and Cables ......................... 39
Changing Brake Fluid ............................................. 39
Checking Disc Brake .............................................. 39
ROTOR ................................................................ 39
CALIPER ............................................................. 40PAD ...................................................................... 40
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage ..................... 40
STEERING GEAR ............................................... 40
STEERING LINKAGE .......................................... 40
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines .............. 40
Axle and Suspension Parts ..................................... 41
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 41
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches ......... 41
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors
and Adjusters .......................................................... 42
Checking Body Corrosion ....................................... 42
HEMMED PANELS .............................................. 42
PANEL JOINT ...................................................... 42
PANEL EDGE ...................................................... 42
PARTS CONTACT ............................................... 42
PROTECTORS .................................................... 42
ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS ........................ 42
DRAIN HOLES ..................................................... 42
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 43
Standard and Limit .................................................. 43
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION ................... 43
RADIATOR ........................................................... 43
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY .......................... 43
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY ...................................... 43
SPARK PLUG ...................................................... 43

MA-4
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
PFP:00000
Pre-delivery Inspection ItemsELS000AK
Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD — engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance

MA-8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,R = Replace, L = Lubricate.
NOTE:
●(1) Inspect once per year.
● Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,R = Replace, D = Check filter and drain water MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes
first.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I I I I I ILT- 6
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For
level & leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-35,MA-
39
Brake fluidRRRRMA-39
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIIIBR-19
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
& leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-40
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-35
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-36
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I I I I I IMA-37
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks
or replace)IIIRIIIRMA-38,MA-
38
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, propeller shaft, front
drive shafts & exhaust systemIIIIIIIIMA-40,MA-
41 ,MA-37
,MA-41,
"Drive
Shaft"
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate
& balance wheels)IIIIIIIIFSU-6,MA-
38
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponentsIIIIIIIIMA-40,MA-
40 ,MA-39
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-6PB-3,
CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRAT C - 1 2 1
Body corrosion See NOTE (1)MA-42
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or
months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceSee NOTE
(1)EM-163
Drive belts I I I I I IMA-26
Engine oil (Use API CD, CE, CF, CF-4 oil.)See NOTE
(2)RRRRRRMA-32

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-9
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
NOTE:
● Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
●(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
●(2) Never use CG-4 oil.
●(3) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
●(4) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000Km (36,000 miles)/36 months. After first
replacement, perform "I" (checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of
replacement interval.
●(5) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, perform this maintenance item.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (YD22DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,R = Replace, L = Lubricate. Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)See NOTE
(3)RRRRRRMA-33
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine Nissan Anti-
freeze coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE
(4)IRMA-27
Cooling system I I I I I IMA-29
Fuel lines I I IMA-30
Air cleaner filter RRMA-32
Fuel filterDRDRDRMA-31
Fuel injectorSee NOTE
(5)EM-144
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or
months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming IIIIIILT- 6
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level
& leaks)IIIIIIMA-39,MA-35
Brake fluidRRRMA-39
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections
& check valveIIIBR-19
Power steering fluid & lines (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIMA-40
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level & leaks) IIIIIIMA-35,
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks) IIIIIIMA-37
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or
replace)IIRIIRMA-38
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension
parts, propeller shaft, front drive shafts &
exhaust systemIIIIIIMA-40,MA-41
,MA-37 ,MA-
41 ,MA-35
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & bal-
ance wheels)IIIIIIFSU-6,MA-38

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-11
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MAENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (QR20DE AND QR25DE PETROL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,R = Replace,. ...........LHeated oxygen
sensor 1Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsEC-1320
.....F......Brake fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-39Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or 12
monthsMA-39
..C
....H
....Differential gear
oilPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsMA-38
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 18
monthsMA-38
..C....H....Automatic tran-
saxle fluidPetrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or 24
monthsMA-37
......GH....Steering gear &
linkage, axle &
suspension
parts, propeller
shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust
systemPetrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles) or 6 monthsMA-
40,MA-41
,MA-37
,MA-41
,MA-35
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsMA-
40,MA-41
,MA-37
,MA-41
,MA-35
A.C...GHI...Brake pads,
rotors & other
brake compo-
nentsPetrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500
miles) or 6 monthsMA-
40,MA-39
,MA-40
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsMA-40,MA-39
,MA-40
A...........Ventilation air fil-
terPetrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsAT C - 1 2 1Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000
miles) or 6 monthsAT C - 1 2 1
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page Perform on a kilometer basis, but on an annual
basis when driving less than 15,000 km (9.000
miles) per yearkm x
1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE (1)EM-53
Drive beltsSee
NOTE (2)II IIIIIIMA-19
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)R RRRRRRRMA-23
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine part or
equivalent)R RRRRRRRMA-23
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine NISSAN
Anti-Freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent.)See
NOTE (3)IRIMA-19

MA-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
● Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
●(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
●(2) Replace the drive belts if found damaged or if the auto belt tensioner reading reaches the maximum limit.
●(3) First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform "I" (Checking the mixture ratio
and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
●(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
●(5) Perform only according to "Maintenance Under Severe Driving conditions" for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (QR20DE AND QR25DE PETROL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary,R = Replace, L = Lubricate. Cooling system I I I IMA-21
Fuel linesIIMA-22
Air cleaner filterRRMA-22
Fuel filter (In-tank type)See
NOTE (4)FL-4
Spark plugs R R R RMA-24
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) I IEC-111 2 o r
EC-
111 2
Heated oxygen sensor 1 See
NOTE (5)EC-1320
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page Perform on a kilometer basis, but on an annual
basis when driving less than 15,000 km (9.000
miles) per yearkm x
1,000
(Miles x
1,000)
Months15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes
first.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I ILT- 6
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For
level & leaks)IIIIMA-35,MA-
39
Brake fluidRRMA-39
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIBR-19
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
& leaks)IIIIMA-40
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-35
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-36
Transfer gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-37
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks
or replace)IRIRMA-38,MA-
38