2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL radiator

PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN
EM-187
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REMOVAL
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-34, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove charge air cooler. Refer to EM-135, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct. Refer to EM-133, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-168, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove RH engine mounting insulator and bracket. Refer to EM-208, "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Pull power steering reservoir tank out of brackets to move power steering piping. Refer to PS-34,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
CAUTION:
To avoid removing power steering reservoir tank out of brackets move it with power steering pip-
ing aside.
7. Remove oil pan (upper and lower). Refer to EM-147, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove oil filter bracket. Refer to LU-26, "
OIL FILTER BRACKET" .
9. Remove fuel injector. Refer to EM-157, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove secondary timing chain and associated parts. Refer to EM-180, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. When removing rear chain case, remove camshaft sprockets. Refer to EM-170, "
Removal and Installa-
tion" .
12. Remove crankshaft pulley.
a. Hold crankshaft pulley with the pulley holder (special service
tool).
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley fixing bolt and pull out the bolt approx-
imately 10 mm (0.39 in).
c. Using the pulley puller (special service tool), remove crankshaft
pulley.

Use two M6 bolts with approx. 60 mm (2.36 in) shank length
for securing crankshaft pulley.
13. Remove oil pump housing.
10. O-ring 11. Chain guide 12. Tension guide
13. Spacer 14. Gasket 15. Front chain case
16. Rubber washer 17. Crankshaft pulley 18. Front oil seal
19. Power steering oil pump cover 20. Oil pump housing 21. Primary timing chain
22. Oil pump drive spacer 23. Crankshaft sprocket 24. Secondary timing chain
25. Rear chain case 26. Power steering oil pump 27. Key
JEM131G
JEM132G

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Sep-
arate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-31, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Remove the following parts.

LH/RH engine undercover

LH/RH front wheels

Battery; Refer to SC-3, "BATTERY" .

Drive belts; Refer to EM-132, "Removal and Installation" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-133, "Removal and Installation" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-16, "Removal and Installation" .

Radiator and cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-34, "Removal and Installation" and CO-36, "COOL-
ING FAN" .

Charge air cooler; Refer to EM-135, "CHARGE AIR COOLER" .
4. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose and return hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-136,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to EM-136,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside. Refer to MT-17, "
TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY" and CL-10, "OPERATING CYLINDER" .
4. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle. Refer to MT-14, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-34, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body with a rope to
avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
Vehicle underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove steering shaft from steering gear. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine. Refer to PS-34,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper. Refer to BRC-45, "
WHEEL SENSORS" (ABS), BRC-116,
"WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
6. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
7. Remove left and right suspensions from steering knuckle under strut. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPEN-
SION ASSEMBLY" .

OIL COOLER
LU-11
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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

LU-28
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OIL COOLER

OIL COOLERPFP:21305
Removal and InstallationEBS00OE8
CAUTION:

Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil are hot.

When removing, 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 engine undercover.
2. Drain engine coolant by removing cylinder block drain plug and radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-31,
"DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" and EM-212, "CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove water hoses.
5. Loosen connecting bolt and remove oil cooler.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through coolant inlet. If necessary, replace
oil cooler.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Confirm that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation
planes of oil cooler or cylinder block.

Tighten the connecting bolt after aligning the stopper on the cyl-
inder block side with protrusion of oil cooler.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level, and add engine oil and engine coolant. Refer to
LU-20, "
ENGINE OIL" and CO-31, "ENGINE COOLANT" .
1. Oil cooler 2. O-ring 3. Water hose
4. Gasket 5. Water hose connector 6. Connecting bolt
PBIC2441E
SBIA0126E

CO-1
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
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SECTION
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 4
Special Service Tools ............................................... 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .......................... 5
Troubleshooting Chart .............................................. 5
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................... 7
Cooling Circuit .......................................................... 7
System Chart ........................................................... 8
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................... 9
Inspection ................................................................. 9
LEVEL CHECK ..................................................... 9
LEAK CHECK ....................................................... 9
Changing Engine Coolant ........................................ 9
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ........................... 9
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ........................ 10
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 10
RADIATOR ................................................................ 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............... 13
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 13
Checking Radiator .................................................. 13
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) .............................. 14
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 14
PREPARATION ................................................... 14
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 14
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
INSPECTION ...................................................... 17
COOLING FAN ......................................................... 18
Removal and Installation ........................................ 18
REMOVAL ........................................................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...................... 18WATER PUMP .......................................................... 20
Removal and Installation ........................................ 20
REMOVAL ........................................................... 20
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................... 21
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 21
THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE .... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 23
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 23
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 24
Standard and Limit .................................................. 24
CAPACITY ........................................................... 24
THERMOSTAT .................................................... 24
WATER CONTROL VALVE ................................. 24
RADIATOR .......................................................... 24
Tightening Torque ................................................... 24
YD22DDTi
PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 25
Precautions For Liquid Gasket ............................... 25
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ... 25
PREPARATION ......................................................... 26
Special Service Tools ............................................. 26
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 26
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS ........................ 27
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................ 27
COOLING SYSTEM .................................................. 29
Cooling Circuit ........................................................ 29
System Chart .......................................................... 30
ENGINE COOLANT .................................................. 31
Inspection ............................................................... 31
LEVEL CHECK .................................................... 31

CO-2 CHECKING RADIATOR SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ... 31
Changing Engine Coolant ....................................... 31
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT .......................... 31
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ......................... 32
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ......................... 33
RADIATOR ................................................................ 34
Removal and Installation ........................................ 34
REMOVAL ........................................................... 34
INSTALLATION .................................................... 34
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 34
Checking Radiator Cap .......................................... 35
Checking Radiator .................................................. 35
COOLING FAN .......................................................... 36
Removal and Installation ........................................ 36
REMOVAL ........................................................... 36
INSTALLATION .................................................... 36
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ....................... 36
RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE) ............................... 38
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 38
PREPARATION ................................................... 38
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 38
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 39
INSPECTION ....................................................... 41WATER PUMP ........................................................... 42
Removal and Installation ......................................... 42
REMOVAL ............................................................ 42
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 43
INSTALLATION .................................................... 43
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 43
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIPING ....................... 44
Removal and Installation ......................................... 44
REMOVAL ............................................................ 44
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 45
INSTALLATION .................................................... 45
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 45
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 46
Standard and Limit .................................................. 46
CAPACITY ........................................................... 46
THERMOSTAT ..................................................... 46
RADIATOR ........................................................... 46
Tightening Torque ................................................... 46

CO-4
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PREPARATION

PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEBS00KOC
Commercial Service ToolsEBS011T8
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
EG17650301
Radiator cap tester adapterAdapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV99103510
Radiator plate pliers AInstalling radiator upper and lower tanks
KV99103520
Radiator plate pliers BRemoving radiator upper and lower tanks
WS39930000
Tube presserPressing the tube of liquid gasket
S-NT564
S-NT224
S-NT225
S-NT052
Tool nameDescription
Radiator cap tester Checking radiator and radiator cap
PBIC1982E

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
CO-5
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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISPFP:00012
Troubleshooting ChartEBS00KOD
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
— Thermostat and water con-
trol valve stuck closed—
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Physical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
Fan assembly — High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — — —
Improper engine coolant
mixture ratio—— —
Poor engine coolant quality — Engine coolant viscosity —
Insufficient engine coolantEngine coolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration