2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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CAMSHAFTPFP:13001
Removal and InstallationEBS00LS2
NOTE:
This section describes removal/installation procedure of camshaft without removing front cover.

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CAUTION:
To avoid power steering fluid leakage, temporarily fix power steering reservoir tank vertically.
4. Remove intake valve timing control cover with the following procedure

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b. Push in chain tensioner plunger. Insert a stopper pin into hole on
chain tensioner body to secure chain tensioner plunger and
remove chain tensioner.

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Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with a micrometer.
2. If out of the standard, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER
Me

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2. Install dial gauge in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Read the end play of dial gauge when camshaft is moved for-
ward/backward (in direct

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Valve Lifter Clearance
VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of valve lifter with a micrometer.
VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER
Measure the diameter of valve lifter

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a. Install camshaft brackets (No. 2 to 5) aligning the identification
marks on upper surface as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Install so that identificatio

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4. Tighten mounting bolts of camshaft brackets in the following
steps, in numerical order as shown in the figure.
a. Tighten No. 9 to 11 in numerical order.
b. Tighten No. 1 to 8