2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL power steering

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
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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

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

MA-14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
●(4) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles), then every 60,000Km (36,000 miles). 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.
NOTE:
●(1) Inspect once per year.
● Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
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)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I ILT- 6
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level
& leaks)IIIIIIMA-39,MA-35
Brake fluidRRMA-39
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections
& check valveIIBR-19
Power steering fluid & lines (For level &
leaks)IIIIIIMA-40
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level & leaks) I I IMA-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 systemIIMA-40,MA-41
,MA-37 ,MA-
41 ,MA-35
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & bal-
ance wheels)IIIFSU-6,MA-38
Brake pads, rotors & other brake compo-
nentsIIIIIIMA-40,MA-39
,MA-40
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free
play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-6,CL-5
Ventilation air filterRRRRRRAT C - 1 2 1
Body corrosion See NOTE (1)MA-42

MA-16
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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Fluids and LubricantsELS000C8
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Never use API CG-4.
*3: Use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N)] or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the
engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*4: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of Dexron
TM III/Mer-
conTM Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter
changeQR20DE,
QR25DE3.9 3-3/8 qt
●Gasoline engine
API SG, SH, SJ or SL *1
ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II or GF-III *1
ACEA 96-A2
●Diesel engine
API CF-4*1, *2
ACEA B1, B3, B4, B5*1, *2 YD22DDTi 5.2 4-5/8 qt
Without oil filter
changeQR20DE,
QR25DE3.5 3-1/8 qt
YD22DDTi 4.9 4-3/8 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)QR20DE,
QR25DE4.5 4 qt
YD22DDTi 6.3 5-1/2 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir)QR20DE,
QR25DE 7.1 6-1/4 qt
●Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or
equivalent in its quality*3 YD22DDTi 9.5 8-3/8 qt
Reservoir tankQR20DE,
QR25DE0.6 1/2 qt
YD22DDTi 0.6 1/2 qt
Manual transaxle gear oil
2.3 4pt
●Genuine Nissan gear oil or API GL-4, Viscos-
ity SAE 75W-85
Transfer gear oil 0.31 1/2 pt
●API GL-5*1, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Differential gear oil 0.55 1 pt
●API GL-5*1, Viscosity SAE 80W-90
Automatic transaxle fluid 8.5 7-1/2 qt Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*4
Power steering fluid — —
Type Dexron
TM III or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluid — —
●DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*5
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

MA-40
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
CALIPER
●Check for leakage.
PA D
●Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageELS000BO
STEERING GEAR
●Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.
●Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesELS000BP
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).
CAUTION:
●Do not overfill.
●Recommended fluid is DEXRONTM III or equivalent.
Refer to MA-16, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS"
SMA922A
Brake model AD31VD AD9VA
Standard thickness 11.0 mm (0.433 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Minimum thickness
(Wear Limit)2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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SLIA0014E
SST850C