2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL low oil pressure

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
EM-81
[QR]
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
EM

9. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on front suspension
member. Refer to PS-34, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove front suspension mem-
ber and center member.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-21, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
12. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-17, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 ,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine oil to get on mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage mounting insulator.

When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to figure of components. Refer to EM-78, "
Removal and Installation" .

Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting bolts and nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Before starting engine, check the levels of engine coolant, engine oil and working fluid. If less than
required quantity, fill to the specified level.

Use procedure below to make sure there is no fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, make sure there
are no fuel leaks at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again if there are no fuel leaks at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of engine coolant, engine oil, working fluid,
fuel and exhaust gas.

Bleed air from passages in pipes and tubes of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check amounts of engine coolant, engine oil and working fluid. Refill to
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Working fluid Level Leakage Level
Fuel — Leakage —
Exhaust gas — Leakage —

EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER
EM-145
[YD22DDTi]
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
EM

TURBINE WHEEL

Make sure that there is no engine oil adhesion.

Make sure that there is no carbon accumulation.

Make sure that blades of turbine wheel are not bent or broken.

Make sure that turbine wheel does not interfere with turbine
housing.
COMPRESSOR WHEEL

Make sure that there is no engine oil adhesion inside the air
inlet.

Make sure that compressor wheel does not interfere with com-
pressor housing.

Make sure that compressor wheel is not bent or broken.
TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL ACTUATOR

Connect the handy vacuum pump to the actuator, and make
sure that the rod strokes smoothly in compliance with the follow-
ing pressure.

Pressure to be applied at actuator part to move rod end as fol-
lows:
PBIC0729E
PBIC0730E
Standard (Pressure/rod stroke amount):
:–52.0 to –54.6 kPa (–520 to –546 mbar, –390 to –410
mmHg, –15.4 to –16.1 inHg)/0.2 mm (0.0079 in)
: –32.0 to –40.0 kPa (–320 to –400 mbar, –240 to –300
mmHg, –9.45 to –11.8 inHg)/5.0 mm (0.197 in)
PBIC0941E

EM-196
[YD22DDTi]
CYLINDER HEAD

CYLINDER HEADPFP:11041
On-Vehicle ServiceEBS00LRV
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Using CONSULT-II, make sure no error codes are indicated for self-diagnosis items. Refer to EC-905,
"Basic Inspection" (WITH EURO-ODB) or EC-1231, "Basic Inspection" (WITHOUT EURO-ODB).

Do not disconnect CONSULT-II until the end of this operation; it will be used to check engine rpm and
for error detection at the end of this operation.
3. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
4. Remove charge air cooler. Refer to EM-135, "
Removal and Installation"
5. To prevent fuel from being injected during inspection, remove
fuel pump fuse [ENG CONT 2 (20A)] from fuse box on the left
side of engine room.

Among marks on fuse box, [ENG CONT 2 (20A)] is for fuel
pump fuse.
6. Remove glow plugs from all the cylinders. Refer to EM-152,
"Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:

Before removal, clean the surrounding area to prevent
entry of any foreign materials into engine.

Carefully remove glow plugs to prevent any damage or
breakage.

Handle with care to avoid applying any shock to glow plugs.
7. Install compression gauge adapter (special service tool) to
installation holes of glow plugs and connect compression gauge
for diesel engine.
8. Connect battery negative terminal.
9. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to
“START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read
the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform these steps
to check each cylinder.

Always use a fully-charged battery to obtain specified engine
speed.
Compression pressure
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)/rpm

When engine rpm is out of the specified range, check the specific gravity of battery liquid. Measure
again under corrected conditions.

If engine rpm exceeds the limit, check valve clearance and combustion chamber components (valves,
valve seats, cylinder head gaskets, piston rings, pistons, cylinder bores, cylinder block upper and lower
surfaces) and measure again.

If compression pressure is low in some cylinders, apply engine oil from glow plug installation hole. Then
check pressure again.
–If compression pressure becomes normal after applying engine oil, piston ring may be worn or dam-
aged. Check piston ring for malfunction. If any, replace piston ring.
–If compression pressure is still low after applying engine oil, valve may be malfunctioning. Check valve
for malfunction. If contact malfunction is found, replace valve or valve seat.

If compression pressure in adjacent two cylinders is low after applying engine oil, pressure may be
leaking from gasket. In this case, replace cylinder head gasket.
PBIC0680E
: 18 - 22 N·m (1.8 - 2.2 kg-m, 13 - 16 ft-lb)
SEM112G
Standard Minimum Difference limit between cylinders
2,991 (29.9, 30.5, 434)/200 2,452 (24.5, 25.0, 356)/200 490 (4.9, 5.0, 71)/200

CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-213
[YD22DDTi]
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
EM

DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly from the vehicle, then separate engine and transaxle
and transfer assembly. Refer to EM-208, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove clutch cover and disk. Refer to CL-14, "
CLUTCH DISC,
CLUTCH COVER AND FLYWHEEL" .
3. If they need to be replaced, replace pilot bush.

Using the pilot bushing puller (special service tool), remove
the pilot bush from rear end of crankshaft.
4. Install engine to engine stand as follows.
a. Remove flywheel.
b. Secure ring gear with the ring gear stopper (special service
tool), then loosen mounting bolts with TORX socket (size: T55,
Commercial Service Tools) and remove them. As an alternative
method hold crankshaft pulley with the pulley holder (special
service tool: KV10109300) to remove flywheel.
CAUTION:

Do not disassemble flywheel.

Do not place flywheel with signal plate facing down.

When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or
scratch it.

Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from
becoming magnetized.
c. Install the engine sub-attachment (special service tool) to the
rear side of cylinder block.

Align knock pins on cylinder block with pin holes on attach-
ment to install.
NOTE:
Installation bolts are part of engine sub-attachment.
d. Install the engine stand shaft (special service tool).
NOTE:
Use commercially available M12 (0.47 in) mounting bolts and
nuts (4 sets) with strength grade of 9T (minimum).
1. Rear oil seal retainer 2. Cylinder block 3. Oil pressure switch
4. Fuel pump bracket 5. Oil level gauge guide 6. Top ring
7. Second ring 8. Oil ring 9. Oil jet
10. Piston pin 11. Snap ring 12. Piston
13. Main bearing upper 14. Thrust bearing 15. Connecting rod
16. Key 17. Connecting rod bearing 18. Connecting rod cap
19. Connecting rod nut 20. Main bearing lower 21. Crankshaft
22. Main bearing cap bolt 23. Main bearing cap 24. Pilot bush
25. Flywheel 26. Copper washer 27. Oil jet relief valve
28. Drain plug 29. Rear oil seal
SEM500G
PBIC2406E
JEM192G

EM-246
[YD22DDTi]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Spill tube Nozzle side 18.7 (1.9, 14)
Cylinder head side 18.7 (1.9, 14)
Fuel rail57.5 (5.9, 42)
Fuel pump31.4 (3.2, 23)
Fuel pump sprocket39 (4.0, 29)
*1 Camshaft bracket 1) 2 (0.2, 1)
2) 6 (0.6, 4)
3) 12 - 13 (1.2 - 1.4, 9 - 10)
Front chain case
7.9 (0.8, 70)*
2
Chain tensioner
9.6 (0.98, 85)*2
Tension guide23.5 (2.4, 18)
Slack guide23.5 (2.4, 18)
Camshaft sprocket 143 (15, 105)
Oil pump housing12.5 (1.3, 9)
Power steering oil pump 53.5 (5.5, 39)
Rear chain case12.5 (1.3, 9)
Engine coolant temperature sensor 13.5 (1.4, 10)
*1 Cylinder head 1) 35 - 44 (3.5 - 4.5, 26 - 32)
2) 180 degrees to 185 degrees
3) 0 (0, 0)
4) 35 - 44 (3.5 - 4.5, 26 - 32)
5) 90 degrees to 95 degrees (angle
tightening)
6) 90 degrees to 95 degrees (angle
tightening)
Glow plug20.5 (2.1, 15)
*1 Flywheel103 - 112 (10.5 - 11.5, 76 - 83)
Oil pressure switch13 - 17 (1.25 - 1.75, 9 - 12)
Oil jet6.0 - 10.8 (0.62 - 1.1, 54 - 95)
Oil jet relief valve40 - 58 (4.0 - 6.0, 29 - 43)
Rear oil seal retainer12 - 13 (1.2 - 1.4, 9 - 10)

ENGINE OIL
LU-7
[QR]
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
LU

ENGINE OILPFP:KLA92
InspectionEBS00KO3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.

If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for engine oil leakage around the following area.

Oil pan

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure switch

Oil filter

Oil cooler

Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve

Front cover

Mating surface between cylinder block and lower cylinder block

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

Engine oil pressure check should be in “ Parking position” (A/T models) or “Neutral position” (M/T
models), and should apply parking brake securely.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL LEVEL" .
2. Remove RH undercover.
PBIC0249E

LU-8
[QR]
ENGINE OIL

3. Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch, and
remove oil pressure switch using a deep socket (commercial
service tool).
4. Install oil pressure gauge and hose (special service tool).
5. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
6. Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
NOTE:
When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.
Engine oil pressure [Engine oil temperature at 80°C (176°F)]
If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leaks.
7. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
b. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to specification.
Use Genuine Thread Sealant or equivalent.
c. After warming up engine, make sure there is no leaks of engine oil with running engine.
Changing Engine OilEBS00KO4
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct
skin contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand
cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, put vehicle horizontally and check for oil leakage from engine components. Refer to LU-
7, "ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE" .
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
PBIC2272E
SLC926-A
Engine speed
rpm Approximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
Idle speed More than 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)
2,000 More than 294 (2.94, 3.0, 43)
: 14.8 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

OIL COOLER
LU-11
[QR]
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
LU

OIL COOLERPFP:21305
Removal and InstallationEBS00KO8
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil may be hot.
CAUTION:

When removing oil cooler and oil cooler bracket, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil
leakage or spillage.

Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to engine and vehicle.
REMOVAL
1. Remove RH front road wheel and tyre and RH undercover.
2. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug on cylinder block and radiator drain plug. Refer to EM-
82, "CYLINDER BLOCK" and CO-9, "Changing Engine Coolant" .
3. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
4. Remove oil cooler and oil cooler bracket.
NOTE:
For reference when installing, put a mating mark on oil cooler and oil cooler bracket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Oil Cooler
Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through engine coolant inlet. If necessary,
replace oil cooler assembly.
Relief Valve
Inspect relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove
valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level, and add engine oil and engine coolant. Refer to
LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" and CO-9, "ENGINE COOLANT" .
PBIC2273E
1. Oil pressure switch 2. Relief valve 3. Oil cooler bracket
4. O-ring 5. Oil cooler 6. O-ring
7. Gasket 8. Clamp 9. Water hose
10. Water hose