2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Electronic Repair Manual

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NOTICE:
Inner diameter of camshaft bracket is manufactured together with cylinder head. Replace the whole cylinder
head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
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ValveLifterHoleDiameter
lUsing inside micrometer, measure diameter of valve lifter hole of
cylinder head.
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
(Valve lifter clearance) = (hole

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6. By referring to the figure, measure valve clearances at locations
marked X as shown in the table below (locations indicated with
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3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters with a
micrometer.
4. Use the equation below to calculate valve lifter thickness for replacement.
lValve lifter thi

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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationEBS009R2
KBIA0120E
1 Oil rings 2 Camshaft sprocket (INT) 3 Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
4 Chain tensioner

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CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the parts listed below.
lEngine hood
lUndercover
lPCV hose
lIgnition co

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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.
lIf not, rotate crankshaft pulley o

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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 co