2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL wheel bolt torque

FSU-10
TRANSVERSE LINK
TRANSVERSE LINK
PFP:54500
Removal and InstallationEES00076
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link. Refer toFAX-7, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove mounting nuts and washers on lower portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
3. Slightly loosen transverse link mounting bolts.
4. Remove transverse link mounting bolts and nuts, and remove transverse link from suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace the entire transverse
link assembly if cracks, deformation or any other damage is found.
Ball Joint Inspection
CAUTION:
Before measurement, move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection
●Hook spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
●If the value is outside the standard, replace transverse link.
Turning Torque Inspection
●Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that turning torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge.
●If the value is outside the standard, replace transverse link.
Axial Endplay Inspection
●Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.
●If any looseness is noted, replace transverse link.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to FSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque. Tighten in the reverse order of removal.
●Tighten transverse link mounting bolts with vehicle unladen and all four tires on flat, level ground.
●After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment" . Swing force:
0.50 - 3.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.35 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance:
7.94 - 53.97 N (0.81 - 5.50 kg, 1.79 - 12.2 lb)
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Turning torque:
0.50 - 3.4 N·m (0.05 - 0.35 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
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Axial endplay : 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less

FSU-12
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER
PFP:54401
Removal and InstallationEES00078
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove mounting nuts on lower portion of stabilizer connecting rod from transverse link.
3. Remove transverse link from suspension member, and move the transverse link outward.
4. Remove front exhaust tube mounting rubber from suspension member.
5. Support engine or transmission with a transmission jack.
6. Remove center member from vehicle. Refer to TF-11, "
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY"
7. Remove steering gear mounting bolts. Remove steering gear and power steering tube bracket from sus-
pension member.
8. Hang steering gear.
9. Remove rear engine mount insulator from suspension member.
10. Remove body-side mounting bolts from member pin stay.
11. Set a transmission jack under suspension member, and remove suspension member mounting nuts.
12. Slowly lower transmission jack to remove suspension member from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to FSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque in the reverse order of removal.
●After installation, perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on ground.
Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment" .

RSU-6
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
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Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, and damage.
●Move rear wheels (RH/LH) to check abnormal free play.
●Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
●Check strut for oil leakage and damage.
Wheel AlignmentEES0007G
DESCRIPTION
●Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions” means that fuel, coolant, and
lubricant are full. However, spare tire, jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check the tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check road wheels for runout.
3. Check wheel bearing axial endplay.
4. Check strut operation.
5. Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Check each link and arm for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Check the vehicle posture.
CAMBER
Camber is preset at factory and cannot be adjusted.
●If the camber is not within specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts.
TOE-IN
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
●Always perform following procedure on a flat surface.
●Make sure that no person is in front of the vehicle before push-
ing it.
1. Bounce rear of vehicle up and down to stabilize the posture.
2. Push the vehicle straight ahead about 5 m (16 ft).
3. Put a mark on base line of tread (rear side) of both tires at the
same height as hub center. This mark is a measuring points.
1. Strut spacer 2. Strut mounting insulator 3. Spring upper seat
4. Upper rubber seat 5. Bound bumper 6. Coil spring
7. Strut 8. Rear axle assembly 9. Rear suspension member
10. Stopper 11. Stopper 12. Eccentric disc
13. Rear parallel link 14. Toe-in adjusting bolt 15. Front parallel link
16. Radius rod 17. Stabilizer bar 18. Clamp
19. Bushing 20. Connecting rod
Camber : RSU-14, "SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)"
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RSU-10
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
FRONT PARALLEL LINK
PFP:55120
Removal and InstallationEES0007J
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, Raise vehicle.
2. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor wire (With ABS models).
3. Remove front parallel link mounting bolts and nuts. Remove front parallel link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
●Replace front parallel link assembly if it is in following condition: deformed, cracked, or damaged, or if the
bushing was damaged.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque and reverse the removal procedure for installation.

REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
RSU-13
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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBERPFP:55501
Removal and InstallationEES0007M
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove cotter pin. Remove wheel hub lock nut by using a wheel hub lock nut wrench.
3. Remove ABS wheel speed sensor and wiring (With ABS models).
4. Remove brake caliper and brake hose lock plate, and hang them aside.
5. Remove mounting bolts and nuts on lower portion of strut.
6. Remove axle-side mounting bolts of parallel link and remove rear drive shaft from axle housing.
7. Remove suspension member-side mounting bolt of parallel link and remove parallel link from suspension
member.
8. Remove mounting bolts and nuts on lower portion of strut.
CAUTION:
After removing drive shaft, position axle housing onto strut.
9. Remove propeller shaft.
10. Remove rear exhaust tube.
11. Remove electronically controlled coupling connector and air breather hose from final drive.
12. Set a transmission jack under rear final drive.
13. Remove front and rear mounting bolts from rear final drive.
14. Remove rear final drive from suspension member.
15. Place transmission jack onto rear suspension member. Remove rear suspension member mounting bolts.
Lower transmission jack slowly to remove rear suspension member from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
●Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
●After installation, perform final tightening of each part under unladen conditions with tires on ground.
Check wheel alignment.RSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment" .

BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE
BR-11
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BRAKE PIPING AND HOSEPFP:46210
Hydraulic Piping EFS000C6
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping and Brake HoseEFS000C7
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
●Do not allow brake fluid to spill or splash on painted surfaces. Brake fluid can seriously damage
paint. If it gets on a painted surface, wipe it off immediately and wash with water.
●Do not bend or twist the brake hose sharply, or strongly pull it.
●Cover brake fluid line connections to prevent dust and other foreign material from entering.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to the air bleeder.
2. Drain brake fluid gradually from the air bleeder of each wheel while depressing the brake pedal.
3. Using a flare nut wrench, remove brake tube flare nuts and dis-
connect brake tube from the brake hose.
4. Remove union bolts and disconnect caliper assembly from the
brake hose.
5. First remove lock spring from brake tube and strut mounting
positions. Then remove brake hose.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
●Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT4”.
●Never reuse drained brake fluid.
1. Connect brake hose to caliper assembly and tighten union bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
●Securely connect brake hose to the protrusions on the cylinder body.
●Do not reuse the copper washer for union bolts.
2. Connect brake hose to the strut and fix with lock spring.
3. Connect brake hose to brake tube. Temporarily tighten flare nuts by hand as far as they will go. Secure
them with the lock spring.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten to the specified torque.
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FRONT DISC BRAKE
BR-21
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FRONT DISC BRAKEPFP:41000
ComponentEFS000CG
WARNING:
●Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or
other materials.
CAUTION:
●When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
●Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor. Always replace shims when replacing
pads.
●If shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
●It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for disassembly or replacement of caliper
assembly. In this case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
●Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums or rotors, after replacing
pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to BR-10, "
Brake Burnishing
Procedure" .
InspectionEFS000CH
PAD THICKNESS
Check pad thickness by lifting vehicle, removing the wheel, and
looking through check hole on cylinder body. If necessary, use a
scale.
1. Torque member 2. Slid pin boot 3. Slid pin
4. Outer shim cover 5. Outer shim 6. Outer pad
7. Pad retainer 8. Inner pad 9. Inner shim
10. Inner shim cover 11. Piston boots 12. Piston
13. piston seal 14. Cylinder body 15. Copper washer
16. Air bleeder 17. Brake hose union bolt
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Standard pad thickness : 11 mm (0.43 in)
Pad wear limit : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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BR-26
REAR DISC BRAKE
REAR DISC BRAKE
PFP:44000
ComponentEFS0017X
WARNING:
●Clean dust on brake caliper and pad with a vacuum dust collector. Do not blow with compressed
air.
CAUTION:
●Never depress brake pedal while removing cylinder body because the piston will pop out.
●Do not remove brake hose and torque member mounting bolts unless disassembling or replacing
caliper assembly. Hang the cylinder body with a wire so that the brake hose is not under tension.
●Be careful not to damage the piston boot. Do not allow brake fluid to get on the rotor.
●When replacing brake pads, always replace inner shims, outer shims, and shim covers as a set.
InspectionEFS0017Y
PAD WEAR INSPECTION
Check pad thickness by lifting vehicle, removing the wheel, and
looking through check hole on cylinder body. If necessary, use a
scale.
1. Pad retainer 2. Outer shim cover 3. Outer shim
4. Outer pad 5. Pad retainer 6. Inner pad
7. Inner shim 8. Inner shim cover 9. Sliding pin boot
10. Sliding pin 11. Sliding pin bolt 12. Cylinder body
13. Copper washer 14. Brake hose 15. Union bolt
16. Copper washer 17. Air bleeder 18. Piston seal
19. Piston 20. Piston boot 21. Retaining ring
22. Torque member
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standard thickness : 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
pad wear limit : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
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