2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL steering

EM-54
[QR]
CAMSHAFT

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:
a. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
b. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve, if necessary.
c. Disconnect ground cables.
d. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
e . U s e a s e a l c u t t e r ( s p e c i a l s e r v i c e t o o l : K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ) o r e q u i v a -
lent tool to cut liquid gasket for removal.
5. Pull chain guide between camshaft sprockets out through front cover.
6. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Open splash guard on RH undercover.
b. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise and align TDC mark to timing
indicator on front cover.
c. At the same time, make sure that the mating marks on camshaft
sprockets are located as shown in the figure.

If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one more turn to align mating
marks to the positions in the figure.
7. Remove camshaft sprockets with the following procedure:
a. Line up the mating marks on camshaft sprockets, and paint indelible mating marks on timing chain link
plate.
KBIA0085E
KBIA0190E
PBIC2351E

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-48, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-510,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Disconnect both battery terminals. Refer to SC-3, "
BATTERY" .
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
5. Remove the following parts.

LH and RH undercovers

Front road wheels and tyres

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

Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-15, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-12, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
6. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
7. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-32, "FUEL INJECTOR
AND FUEL TUBE"
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining.
3. Disconnect control cable from transaxle (A/T models). Refer to AT- 4 0 4 , "
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" .
4. Disconnect clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside (M/T models). Refer to CL-10,
"OPERATING CYLINDER" .
5. Disconnect shift and select cable from transaxle (M/T models). Refer to MT-14, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine Room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side 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, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-3, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
3. Remove steering lower joint from steering gear. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between vehicle and engine. Refer to PS-34, "
HYDRAU-
LIC LINE" .
5. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter
(A/T models). Refer to EM-25, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLA-
TION" .
6. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to MT-17, "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
7. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-45, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" (ABS) or BRC-116, "WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
8. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
9. Remove lower ends of left and right strut from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
Removal
1. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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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 —

FUEL PUMP
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FUEL PUMPPFP:17042
Removal and InstallationEBS00LRP
CAUTION:

Before removing and installing fuel pump, be sure to remove sprocket. Do not loosen or remove
installation nut in the center of fuel pump. If loosened or removed, replace fuel pump.

After removing timing chain, do not turn crankshaft and camshaft separately, or valves will strike
piston heads.

When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting
surfaces with new engine oil.
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 RH engine mounting insulator and bracket. Refer to EM-208, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. 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.
5. Remove RH front wheel.
1. Washer 2. Fuel pump sprocket 3. Seal washer
4. O-ring 5. Adjust shim 6. Sprocket nut
7. Coupling 8. Oil seal 9. Key
10. Fuel hose 11. Fuel pump 12. Spacer
PBIC2317E

EM-180
[YD22DDTi]
SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN

SECONDARY TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationEBS00LRT
CAUTION:

After removing timing chain, do not turn crankshaft and camshaft separately, or valves will strike
piston heads.

When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or other sliding parts, lubricate contacting
surfaces with new engine oil.
REMOVAL

For preparative work for removing/installing secondary timing chain to remove/install fuel pump, refer to
EM-161, "
FUEL PUMP" .

To prepare for removing/installing secondary timing chain to remove/install camshaft, refer to EM-170,
"Removal and Installation" .
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-34, "
RADIATOR" .
2. Remove RH engine mounting insulator and bracket. Refer to EM-208, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. 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.
4. Remove front chain case.
1. Chain tensioner 2. Spring 3. Plunger
4. Slack guide 5. Front chain case 6. Rubber washer
7. Tension guide 8. Gasket 9. Secondary timing chain
PBIC2326E

PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN
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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

PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN
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18. Using the hexagon wrench (special service tool) remove tighten-
ing bolts to fuel pump sprocket.
19. Remove primary timing chain with fuel pump sprocket and
crankshaft sprocket.
20. Remove chain guide and tension guides.
21. Remove fuel pump. Refer to EM-161, "
FUEL PUMP" .
22. Remove power steering oil pump.
PBIC2404E
MBIA0074E
MBIA0079E
PBIC2498E

EM-192
[YD22DDTi]
PRIMARY TIMING CHAIN

d. Tighten bolts in numerical order shown in the figure.

Install the following four types of bolts, referring to the figure.

The shank length under the bolt neck above is the length of
threaded part (pilot portion not included).
e. After tightening all the bolts, re-tighten in the same order.
2. Install power steering oil pump.
3. Install fuel pump. Refer to EM-161, "
FUEL PUMP" .

Before installing, make sure that spacer and the hole 6 mm
(0.24 in) in diameter on coupling are aligned.
4. Install chain guide and tension guides.
5. Install crankshaft sprocket, aligning it with crankshaft key on the
far side.
6. Install primary timing chain with fuel pump sprocket.

When installing, match the alignment marks on sprockets with
color coded alignment marks (colored links) on primary timing
chain.

Install fuel pump sprocket washer with the surface marked “F”
(front mark) facing the front of the engine.
7. Install timing chain onto power steering oil pump sprocket and
through chain guide.
8. Use the positioning stopper pin (special service tool) to hold the
fuel pump sprocket and install the bolt.

Using the TORX wrench (special service tool), turn the fuel
pump shaft little by little to adjust the position of the fuel pump
sprocket. Insert positioning stopper pin into the hole 6 mm
(0.24 in) in diameter on fuel pump sprocket so that the stop-
per pin goes through the fuel pump body. While the stopper
pin is in place, install the bolt.16 mm (0.63 in) : Bolt No. 1, 2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
20 mm (0.79 in) : Bolt No. 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14
25 mm (0.98 in) : Bolt No. 12, 15
35 mm (1.38 in) : Bolt No. 5, 7, 8
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PBIC2498E
MBIA0079E
MBIA0049E