![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00KN0
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Pip NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantEBS00KN0
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Pip](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-54.png)
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.
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PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tools
EBS00L7O
KV10107902
Valve oil seal pullerRemoving valve oil seal
KV10115600
Valve oil seal driftInstalling valve oil seal
Use side A.
a: 20 (0.79) dia. NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EM-8
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PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tools
EBS00L7O
KV10107902
Valve oil seal pullerRemoving valve oil seal
KV10115600
Valve oil seal driftInstalling valve oil seal
Use side A.
a: 20 (0.79) dia.](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-57.png)
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Commercial Service Tools
EBS00L7O
KV10107902
Valve oil seal pullerRemoving valve oil seal
KV10115600
Valve oil seal driftInstalling valve oil seal
Use side A.
a: 20 (0.79) dia. d: 8 (0.31) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia. e: 10.7 (0.421) dia.
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia. f: 5 (0.20) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
EM03470000
Piston ring compressorInstalling piston assembly into cylinder bore
ST16610001
Pilot bushing pullerRemoving crankshaft pilot bushing
WS39930000
Tube presserPressing the tube of liquid gasket Tool number
Tool nameDescription
S-NT011
S-NT603
S-NT044
S-NT045
S-NT052
Tool nameDescription
Quick connector release Removing fuel tube quick connectors in
engine room
(Available in SEC. 164 of PARTS CATALOG:
Part No. 16441 6N210)
Pulley holderCrankshaft pulley removing and installing
a: 68 mm (2.68 in)
b: 8 mm (0.31 in)
PBIC0198E
NT628
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Crank pullerCrankshaft pulley removing
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat dimensions
Piston NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual PREPARATION
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Crank pullerCrankshaft pulley removing
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat dimensions
Piston](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-58.png)
PREPARATION
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Crank pullerCrankshaft pulley removing
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat dimensions
Piston ring expander Removing and installing piston ring
Valve guide drift Removing and installing valve guide
Intake & Exhaust:
a: 9.5 mm (0.374 in) dia.
b: 5.5 mm (0.217 in) dia.
Valve guide reamer 1: Reaming valve guide inner hole
2: Reaming hole for oversize valve guide
Intake & Exhaust:
d1: 6.0 mm (0.236 in) dia.
d2: 10.2 mm (0.402 in) dia. To o l n a m eDescription
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S-NT047
S-NT048
S-NT030
S-NT015
S-NT016
![NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.EBS00L7Q
1. Locate the area where noise occurs. NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.EBS00L7Q
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-60.png)
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.EBS00L7Q
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
ingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingCA—AB—Tappet
noiseValve clearanceEM-53
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runoutEM-51EM-51
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—BB—Piston pin
noisePiston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)EM-89
EM-91
Slap or
rapA ——BBAPiston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-94EM-90
EM-90
EM-91
Knock A B C B B BConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance (Small
end)
Connecting rod bear-
ing clearance (Big end)EM-91EM-91
Knock A B — A B CMain
bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-95EM-95
Front of
engine
Timing
chain
coverTapping or
tickingA A —BBBTiming
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-37
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
EM-12
CreakingA B ABABDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakA B —BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-18,
"WATER
PUMP"
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INSTALLATION
1. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-ten-
sioner, move th NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual DRIVE BELTS
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INSTALLATION
1. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-ten-
sioner, move th](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-62.png)
DRIVE BELTS
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INSTALLATION
1. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-ten-
sioner, move the wrench handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes
off.
2. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter into retaining boss to fix auto-tensioner pulley.
3. Hook drive belt onto all pulleys except for water pump. Hook drive belt onto water pump pulley at the end.
CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set to pulleys.
4. Release auto-tensioner, and apply tensions to belt.
5. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
6. Confirm tensions of belt at indicator is within the allowable use range. Refer to EM-12, "
Checking Drive
Belts" .
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-TensionerEBS00KNA
REMOVAL
1. Remove splash cover on RH undercover.
2. Remove drive belt.
●Keep auto-tensioner pulley fixed with a tool such as a short-length screwdriver.
3. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
●Remove and install drive belt auto-tensioner by fixing auto-tensioner pulley.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Install drive belt auto-tensioner carefully not to damage the water pump pulley.
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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationEBS00KNL
CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
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1. NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual TIMING CHAIN
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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationEBS00KNL
CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
PBIC1261E
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TIMING CHAIN
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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationEBS00KNL
CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
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1. O-ring 2. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 3. Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
4. Chain tensioner 5. Spring 6. Chain tensioner plunger
7. Timing chain slack guide 8. Timing chain 9. Front cover
10. Chain guide 11.Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve12. Intake valve timing control cover
13. Engine mounting bracket 14. Crankshaft pulley bolt 15. Crankshaft pulley
16. Front oil seal 17. Balancer unit timing chain tensioner 18. Oil pump drive spacer
19. Crankshaft sprocket 20. Timing chain tension guide 21. Balancer unit timing chain
22. Balancer unit 23. Oil rings
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TIMING CHAIN
REMOVAL
1. Remove the parts listed below.
●Engine hood
●Engine undercover
●PCV hose
●Ignition coil; Refer to EM-29, "IGNITION COIL" .
●Rocker cover; Refer to NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual EM-38
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TIMING CHAIN
REMOVAL
1. Remove the parts listed below.
●Engine hood
●Engine undercover
●PCV hose
●Ignition coil; Refer to EM-29, "IGNITION COIL" .
●Rocker cover; Refer to](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-87.png)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the parts listed below.
●Engine hood
●Engine undercover
●PCV hose
●Ignition coil; Refer to EM-29, "IGNITION COIL" .
●Rocker cover; Refer to EM-35, "ROCKER COVER" .
●Engine coolant reservoir tank
●Drive belt; Refer to EM-12, "REMOVAL" .
●Alternator
●Drive belt auto-tensioner; Refer to EM-13, "REMOVAL" .
●Exhaust front tube; Refer to EX-2, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove A/C compressor from engine. Temporarily secure A/C compressor to vehicle side with a rope to
avoid putting a load on them.
3. Remove bracket mounting bolts for fixing A/C piping on right strut housing and exhaust manifold cover.
Doing so simplifies moving.
4. Move power steering pump with piping connected, and secure it to vehicle side temporarily.
5. Pull power steering reservoir tank out of brackets to move power steering piping.
CAUTION:
To avoid power steering fluid leakage, temporarily fix reservoir tank vertically.
6. Suspend engine with a hoist, and support the engine posture.
For installation of engine slingers, refer to EM-69, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove RH engine mount insulator.
8. Remove center member and rear engine mounting bracket.
9. Drain engine oil.
10. Remove oil pan upper and lower, and oil strainer. Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
11. Remove intake valve timing control cover.
a. Loosen bolts in reverse order shown in the figure.
b. Remove the cover using Tool (Seal cutter).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mounting surface.
12. Pull chain guide between camshaft sprockets out through front
cover.
13. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the fol-
lowing procedure.
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise and align mating marks to
timid indicator on front cover.
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b. At the same time, make sure that the mating marks on camshaft
sprockets are located as shown in the figure.
●If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual TIMING CHAIN
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b. At the same time, make sure that the mating marks on camshaft
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●If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one](/manual-img/5/57405/w960_57405-88.png)
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b. At the same time, make sure that the mating marks on camshaft
sprockets are located as shown in the figure.
●If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one more turn to line up mating
marks to the positions in the figure.
14. Remove crankshaft pulley with the following procedure.
a. Fix crankshaft pulley with a pulley holder, loosen crankshaft pul-
ley mounting bolts, and pull the pulley out by 10 mm (0.3937 in).
b. Attach a pulley puller in the M 6 (0.24 in dia.) thread hole on
crankshaft pulley, and remove crankshaft pulley.
15. Remove front cover with following procedure.
a. Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order shown in the figure,
and remove them.
b. Using a seal cutter, remove front cover.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mounting surface.
16. If front oil seal needs to be replaced, lift it with a screwdriver, and
remove it.
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