2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL Shaft

MODEL T30 SERIES
© 2002 NISSAN EUROPE S.A.S.
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Europe S.A.S., Paris, France.
A GENERAL INFORMATION
B ENGINE
C TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
E SUSPENSION
F BRAKES
G STEERING
H RESTRAINTS
IBODY
J AIR CONDITIONER
K ELECTRICAL
L MAINTENANCE
M INDEXGI General Information
EM Engine Mechanical
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO Engine Cooling System
EC Engine Control System
FL Fuel System
EX Exhaust System
ACC Accelerator Control System
CL Clutch
MT Manual Transaxle
AT Automatic Transaxle
TF Transfer
PR Propeller Shaft
RFD Rear Final Drive
FAX Front Axle
RAX Rear Axle
FSU Front Suspension
RSU Rear Suspension
WT Road Wheels & Tires
BR Brake System
PB Parking Brake System
BRC Brake Control System
PS Power Steering System
SB Seat Belts
SRS Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
BL Body, Lock & Security System
GW Glasses, Window System & Mirrors
RF Roof
EI Exterior & Interior
IP Instrument Panel
SE Seat
ATC Automatic Air Conditioner
MTC Manual AIr Conditioner
SC Starting & Charging System
LT Lighting System
DI Driver Information System
WW Wiper, Washer & Horn
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio, Visual & Telephone System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
MA Maintenance
IDX Alphabetical Index
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
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PRECAUTIONS
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●Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents when required.
●Use tools and recommended special tools where specified for safe and efficient service repairs.
●When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust systems, check all affected lines for leaks.
●Before servicing the vehicle:
Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate cov-
ers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
WARNING:
To prevent ECM from storing the diagnostic trouble codes, do not carelessly disconnect the harness
connectors which are related to the engine control system and TCM (transmission control module)
system. The connectors should be disconnected only when working according to the WORK FLOW of
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES in EC and AT sections.
Precautions for All Mode 4 × 4 SystemEAS000GQ
Even if the 2WD mode is selected, the All mode 4 × 4 system occasionally changes from 2WD to 4WD auto-
matically depending on the driving conditions.
When spinning the front wheels by running the engine with the front wheels jacked up or mounted on the free
rollers / or a chassis dynamometer, be careful because the vehicle may suddenly move due to the driving
force from the rear wheels.
To avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, use one of the following methods when working with the front
wheels drive force and spinning freely.
● Remove the propeller shaft.
● Use free rollers / chassis dynamometer designed for 4WD vehicles.
Precautions for Three Way CatalystEAS000FR
If a large amount of unburned fuel flows into the catalyst, the catalyst temperature will be excessively high. To
prevent this, follow the instructions.
●Use unleaded gasoline only. Leaded gasoline will seriously damage the three way catalyst.
●When checking for ignition spark or measuring engine compression, make tests quickly and only when
necessary.
●Do not run engine when the fuel tank level is low, otherwise the engine may misfire, causing damage to
the catalyst.
Do not place the vehicle on flammable material. Keep flammable material off the exhaust pipe and the three
way catalyst.
Precautions for FuelEAS000P9
GASOLINE ENGINE
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95 (RON).
CAUTION:
Do not use leaded gasoline. Using leaded gasoline will damage the three way catalyst. Using a fuel
other than that specified could adversely affect the emission control devices and systems, and could
also affect the warranty coverage validity.
DIESEL ENGINE
Diesel fuel of at least 50 cetane.
If two types of diesel fuel are available, use summer or winter fuel properly according to the following temper-
ature conditions.
●Above –7°C (20°F) ... Summer type diesel fuel.
●Below –7°C (20°F) ... Winter type diesel fuel.
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TOW TRUCK TOWING
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TOWING THE VEHICLE WITH REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT WHEELS ON GROUND)
OR FRONT WHEELS RAISED
Never tow the vehicle with rear wheels raised (with front wheels on
ground) or front wheels raised as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow it with rear
wheels raised or front wheels raised, always use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the
front and rear propeller shafts beforehand to prevent damage to the
transaxle.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a stuck vehicle) EAS000FM
●Use the towing hook only, not other parts of the vehicle. Other-
wise, the vehicle body will be damaged.
●Use the towing hook only to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow,
mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using only
the towing hook.
●The towing hook is under tremendous force when used to free a
stuck vehicle. Always pull the cable straight out from the front or
rear of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.
●Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
WARNING:
●Do not spin the tires at high speed. This could cause them
to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of the vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
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TERMINOLOGY
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SAE J1930 Terminology List EAS000GH
All emission related terms used in this publication in accordance with SAE J1930 are listed. Accordingly, new
terms, new acronyms/abbreviations and old terms are listed in the following chart.
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Air cleaner ACL Air cleaner
Barometric pressure BARO ***
Barometric pressure sensor-BCDD BAROS-BCDD BCDD
Camshaft position CMP ***
Camshaft position sensor CMPS Crank angle sensor
Canister *** Canister
Carburetor CARB Carburetor
Charge air cooler CAC Intercooler
Closed loop CL Closed loop
Closed throttle position switch CTP switch Idle switch
Clutch pedal position switch CPP switch Clutch switch
Continuous fuel injection system CFI system ***
Continuous trap oxidizer system CTOX system ***
Crankshaft position CKP ***
Crankshaft position sensor CKPS ***
Data link connector DLC ***
Data link connector for CONSULT-II DLC for CONSULT-II Diagnostic connector for CONSULT-II
Diagnostic test mode DTM Diagnostic mode
Diagnostic test mode selector DTM selector Diagnostic mode selector
Diagnostic test mode I DTM I Mode I
Diagnostic test mode II DTM II Mode II
Diagnostic trouble code DTC Malfunction code
Direct fuel injection system DFI system ***
Distributor ignition system DI system Ignition timing control
Early fuel evaporation-mixture heater EFE-mixture heater Mixture heater
Early fuel evaporation system EFE system Mixture heater control
Electrically erasable programmable read
only memoryEEPROM ***
Electronic ignition system EI system Ignition timing control
Engine control EC ***
Engine control module ECM ECCS control unit
Engine coolant temperature ECT Engine temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor ECTS Engine temperature sensor
Engine modification EM ***
Engine speed RPM Engine speed
Erasable programmable read only memory EPROM ***
Evaporative emission canister EVAP canister Canister
Evaporative emission system EVAP system Canister control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation valve EGR valve EGR valve

EM-2
TIMING CHAIN .......................................................... 37
Removal and Installation ........................................ 37
REMOVAL ........................................................... 38
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 41
INSTALLATION .................................................... 41
CAMSHAFT ............................................................... 46
Removal and Installation ........................................ 46
REMOVAL ........................................................... 46
INSTALLATION .................................................... 48
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 51
Valve Clearance ...................................................... 53
INSPECTION ....................................................... 53
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 54
OIL SEAL .................................................................. 56
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ............. 56
REMOVAL ........................................................... 56
INSTALLATION .................................................... 56
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 56
REMOVAL ........................................................... 56
INSTALLATION .................................................... 57
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 57
REMOVAL ........................................................... 57
INSTALLATION .................................................... 57
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. ... 59
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 59
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ......... 59
Removal and Installation ........................................ 60
REMOVAL ........................................................... 60
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 61
INSTALLATION .................................................... 61
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 62
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 63
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 63
Inspection After Disassembly ................................. 64
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION ........................ 64
VALVE DIMENSIONS .......................................... 64
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE .............................. 65
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ......................... 65
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ..................................... 66
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ........................... 66
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ......................... 67
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ............................... 68
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ................................................ 69
Removal and Installation ........................................ 69
REMOVAL .......................................................
.... 69
INSTALLATION .................................................... 71
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 71
CYLINDER BLOCK ................................................... 73
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 73
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 74
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 78
How to Select Piston and Bearing .......................... 82
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 82
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ................................. 83
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING ...................................................................... 83HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING .................... 85
Inspection After Disassembly .................................. 88
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY .................................. 88
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ........... 89
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE ........... 89
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ..................... 90
PISTON RING END GAP .................................... 90
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION ....... 91
CONNECTING ROD BEARING (BIG END) ........ 91
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE (SMALL END) ........................................... 91
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ...................... 92
INNER DIAMETER OF MAIN BEARING HOUS-
ING ....................................................................... 93
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE .... 93
OUTER DIAMETER OF CRANKSHAFT JOUR-
NAL ...................................................................... 94
OUTER DIAMETER OF CRANKSHAFT PIN ...... 94
OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER OF CRANK-
SHAFT ................................................................. 94
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT .................................... 95
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ................................................................... 95
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ..................... 95
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ...................... 96
OUTER DIAMETER OF LOWER CYLINDER
BLOCK MOUNTING BOLT .................................. 96
OUTER DIAMETER OF CONNECTING ROD
BOLT .................................................................... 96
MOVEMENT AMOUNT OF FLYWHEEL (M/T
MODELS) ............................................................. 97
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 98
Standard and Limit .................................................. 98
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 98
DRIVE BELTS ...................................................... 98
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANI-
FOLD ................................................................... 98
SPARK PLUG ...................................................... 98
CYLINDER HEAD ................................................ 98
VALVE .................................................................. 99
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING .........102
CYLINDER BLOCK ............................................102
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN .....
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CONNECTING ROD ..........................................104
CRANKSHAFT ...................................................105
MAIN BEARING .................................................106
CONNECTING ROD BEARING .........................107
Tightening Torque .................................................108
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................110
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant ...................110
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ...........110
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ..........110
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................110
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............110

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EMA Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ...................... 110
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ............................. . 111
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET ...................... . 111
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE . . 111
PREPARATION ........................................................112
Special Service Tools ............................................ 112
Commercial Service Tools ..................................... 115
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................116
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise .................. 116
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................... 117
DRIVE BELTS ..........................................................118
Checking Drive Belts ............................................. 118
Tension Adjustment ............................................... 118
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT ...... 119
ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP BELT ........ 119
Removal and Installation ....................................... 119
REMOVAL .......................................................... 119
INSTALLATION .................................................. 119
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................. 120
Removal and Installation ...................................... 120
REMOVAL ......................................................... 120
INSTALLATION ................................................. 120
CHANGING AIR CLEANER FILTER ................. 121
CHARGE AIR COOLER ......................................... 122
Removal and Installation ...................................... 122
REMOVAL ......................................................... 122
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 122
INSTALLATION ................................................. 122
INTAKE MANIFOLD ............................................... 123
Removal and Installation ...................................... 123
REMOVAL ......................................................... 123
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 124
INSTALLATION ................................................. 124
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. 125
CATALYST .............................................................. 126
Removal and Installation ...................................... 126
REMOVAL ......................................................... 126
INSTALLATION ................................................. 126
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER .. 127
Removal and Installation ...................................... 127
REMOVAL ......................................................... 127
INSTALLATION ................................................. 128
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. 128
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. 129
REMOVAL ......................................................... 129
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 129
Turbocharger ........................................................ 130
ROTOR SHAFT CLEARANCE ......................... 130
ROTOR SHAFT END PLAY .............................. 130
TURBINE WHEEL ............................................. 131
COMPRESSOR WHEEL .................................. 131
WASTEGATE VALVE ACTUATOR ................... 131
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS OF TURBOCHARGER . 132OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ...............................133
Removal and Installation ......................................133
REMOVAL .........................................................133
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................135
INSTALLATION .................................................135
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............137
GLOW PLUG ..........................................................138
Removal and Installation ......................................138
REMOVAL .........................................................138
INSTALLATION .................................................138
VACUUM PUMP ......................................................139
Removal and Installation ......................................139
MODELS PRODUCED BEFORE MARCH 2001 .139
MODELS PRODUCED SINCE APRIL 2001 .....140
INSPECTION BEFORE REMOVAL ..................140
REMOVAL .........................................................140
INSTALLATION .................................................141
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............142
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................142
DISASSEMBLY .................................................142
ASSEMBLY .......................................................142
INJECTION TUBE AND FUEL INJECTOR ............144
Removal and Installation ......................................144
REMOVAL .........................................................144
INSTALLATION .................................................145
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............146
FUEL SUPPLY PUMP .............................................147
Removal and Installation ......................................147
REMOVAL .........................................................147
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................152
INSTALLATION .................................................152
ROCKER COVER ...................................................156
Removal and Installation ......................................156
REMOVAL .........................................................156
INSTALLATION .................................................157
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .............
.157
CAMSHAFT ............................................................158
Removal and Installation ......................................158
REMOVAL .........................................................158
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................159
INSTALLATION .................................................162
Valve Clearance ...................................................163
INSPECTION ....................................................163
ADJUSTMENTS ................................................164
SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN ................................167
Removal and Installation ......................................167
REMOVAL .........................................................167
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................169
INSTALLATION .................................................170
PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN ......................................172
Removal and Installation ......................................172
REMOVAL .........................................................174
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................177
INSTALLATION .................................................177
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. .182
On-Vehicle Service ...............................................182
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE .......182
Removal and Installation ......................................183
REMOVAL .........................................................183

EM-4
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................184
INSTALLATION ..................................................185
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................187
DISASSEMBLY .................................................187
ASSEMBLY .......................................................188
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ..............188
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ..............................................193
Removal and Installation ......................................193
REMOVAL .........................................................194
INSTALLATION ..................................................195
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............196
CYLINDER BLOCK .................................................197
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................197
DISASSEMBLY .................................................198
ASSEMBLY .......................................................202
How to Select Piston and Bearing ........................206
DESCRIPTION ..................................................206
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ...............................206
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING ....................................................................207
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ..................208
Inspection After Disassembly ...............................210
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ................................210
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE .........210
PISTON TO PISTON PIN CLEARANCE ...........210
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ...................211
PISTON RING END GAP ..................................211
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .....212
CONNECTING ROD BIG END INNER DIAME-
TER ...................................................................212
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE (SMALL END) .........................................212
CYLINDER BLOCK TOP SURFACE DISTOR-TION ..................................................................213
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .213
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE ..214
CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL OUTER DIAMETER .215
CRANKSHAFT PIN OUTER DIAMETER ..........215
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .215
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ..................................216
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................216
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ...................216
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ....................217
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT DEFORMATION ...217
CONNECTING ROD BOLT DEFORMATION ....217
OIL JET ..............................................................218
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE ....................................218
MOVEMENT AMOUNT OF FLYWHEEL ...........218
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....220
Standard and Limit ...............................................
.220
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................220
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANI-
FOLD .................................................................220
DRIVE BELTS ....................................................220
CYLINDER HEAD ..............................................221
VALVE ................................................................221
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING .........225
CYLINDER BLOCK ............................................225
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ......226
CONNECTING ROD ..........................................227
CRANKSHAFT ...................................................227
AVAILABLE MAIN BEARING .............................228
AVAILABLE CONNECTING ROD BEARING .....228
MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS ..................228
Tightening Torque .................................................229

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00KN0
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00KN1
●Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
●Release fuel pressure before disassembly.
●After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00KN2
●When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
●Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
●Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
●Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and re-assembly.
●When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00KN3
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00MRZ
●Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
●When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.
●Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
●Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.
●Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
●Release air within route when refilling after draining coolant.
●Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then mark sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
●After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust systems
for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00KN5
●Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts.
–Cylinder head bolts
–Lower cylinder block bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular
tightening)
●Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
●The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
●Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.