2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Electronic Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual FSU-2
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
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CautionEES0006Z
lWhen installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on flat, level ground. Oil will short

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEES00070
Commercial Service ToolsEES000JC
To o l n a m e
Tool numberDescription
HT7252000
Ball joint removerRemov

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual FSU-4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES000ID
Use the chart below to help you find the c

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYPFP:54010
ComponentsEES00071
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual FSU-6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
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LOOSENESS, BACKLASH AND DAMAGE OF MOUNTING PARTS AND CONNECTIONS
Lift vehicle and inspect the following:
lCheck mounting poin

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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service
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LOOSENESS, BACKLASH AND DAMAGE OF MOUNTING PARTS AND CONNECTIONS
Lift vehicle and inspect the following:
lCheck mounting point of each component for looseness, backlash and damage.
lCheck lower ball joint end play.
1. Attach a dial gauge so that the contact rests on the brake caliper.
2. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
3. Measure axial endplay by placing an iron pry bar or something similar between transverse link and steer-
ing knuckle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
4. If axial endplay is outside the standard, remove transverse link and check lower ball joint.
Wheel AlignmentEES00073
DESCRIPTION
lMeasure 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 lower ball joint axial endplay.
5. Check strut operation.
6. Check each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check each link and arm for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
8. Check the vehicle posture.
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER, AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
lCamber, caster, and kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
lBefore inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so the vehicle will remain horizontal.
1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right and
left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within specification,
inspect front suspension parts. Replace dam-aged or worn out
parts.
1 Upper mounting plate 2 Strut spacer 3 Strut mounting insulator
4 Spring upper seat 5 Thrust bearing 6 Spring upper seat
7 Upper rubber seat 8 Bound bumper 9 Coil spring
10 Strut 11 Axle assembly 12 Cotter pin
13 Clamp 14 Bushing 15 Stabilizer bar
16 Washer 17 Connecting rod 18 Suspension member
19 Member pin stay 20 Transverse link
Axial endplay : 0 mm (0 in)
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination:
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS)"
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WA RN ING:
lAlways perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
lMake sure tha

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual FSU-8
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationEES00074
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires. Remove brake caliper and hung it aside.
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Removal and InstallationEES00074
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires. Remove brake caliper and hung it aside.
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal with brake caliper removed.
2. Remove electrical wires of ABS wheel speed sensor from strut.
3. Remove brake hose lock plate.
4. Remove mounting bolts and nuts securing steering knuckle to strut.
5. Remove mounting nuts on top of strut and remove upper mounting plate and strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
lRefer toFSU-5, "Components"in “Front Suspension Assembly” for tightening torque. Tighten in the
reverse order of removal.
lBe sure arrows on strut mount insulator and spring upper seat
are positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in strut spacer is
positioned as shown. Then install strut.
lAssemble upper mounting plate with its notch facing toward the
outside.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES00075
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing strut attachment, wrap a shop cloth around
strut to protect it from damage.
2. Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
WAR NIN G:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor.
WAR NIN G:
Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The
spring compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.
lRemove strut spacer, strut mount insulator, thrust bearings, spring upper seat, and upper rubber seat.
Then remove coil spring.
6. Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.
7. Gradually release spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut Inspection
lCheck strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
lCheck piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.
lCheck welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Electronic Repair Manual COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection
Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.
Coil

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