2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL engine oil

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POWER STEERING SYSTEM
G STEERING
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Caution ..................................................................... 3
FPREPARATION ........................................................ 4
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Trouble shooting Chart .................................... 5
POWER STEERING FLUID ........................................ 6
Checking Fluid Level ................................................ 6
Checking Fluid Leakage ........................................... 6
Bleeding Hydraulic System ...................................... 6
STEERING WHEEL .................................................... 7
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 7
PLAY INSPECTION .............................................. 7
NEUTRAL POSITION INSPECTION .................... 7
STEERING TORQUE CHECK .............................. 7
STEERING ANGLE INSPECTION ........................ 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 8
REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8
STEERING COLUMN ............................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL OF LOWER JOINT AND HOLE
COVER ............................................................... 10
INSTALLATION OF LOWER JOINT AND HOLE
COVER ............................................................... 10
REMOVAL OF STEERING COLUMN ASSEM-
BLY ....................................................................... 11
INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY .... 11
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............... 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE ............ 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13Components ........................................................... 15
MODEL PR24AD ................................................. 15
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 16
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 17
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 18
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ............................... 24
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 24
OIL PUMP PULLEY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
INSPECTION ...................................................... 24
Removal and Installation (QR20DE and QR25DE
engine models) ....................................................... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
Disassembly and Assembly(QR20DE and
QR25DE engine models) ........................................ 25
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 25
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 25
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 26
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 26
Removal and Installation (YD22DDTi engine
model) ..................................................................... 28
Disassembly and Assembly (YD22DDTi engine
model) ..................................................................... 30
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY ............. 30
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 31
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 32
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 32
HYDRAULIC LINE .................................................... 34
Components (QR20DE and QR25DE engine mod-
els) .......................................................................... 34
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ........................ 38
Components (YD22DDTi engine model) ................ 39
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ........................ 41
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 42
Wheel ..................................................................... 42
Steering Angle ........................................................ 42
Steering Column ..................................................... 42
Steering Linkage ..................................................... 42
Steering Gear ......................................................... 43

PS-6
POWER STEERING FLUID

POWER STEERING FLUIDPFP:KLF20
Checking Fluid LevelEGS0004B

Check the fluid level with the engine OFF.

Check that fluid level is between MAX and MIN marks on tank.
Fluid level should not exceed MAX mark. Excessive fluid will
cause fluid to leak from cap.

Note that fluid level can change depending on temperature of
fluid. HIGH and LOW marks are shown on tank to indicate the
proper level at high temperature and low temperature respec-
tively.
CAUTION:

Never reuse drained power steering fluid.

Use DEXRONTM III or equivalent. Never use Nissan Power Steering Fluid Special, Nissan Matic
Fluid C, or D.
Checking Fluid LeakageEGS0004C
Check hydraulic connections for any leakage, crack, damage, loose-
ness, or wear.
1. Run engine until fluid temperature reaches 50 to 80°C (122 to
176°F) in reservoir tank. Keep engine speed at idle.
2. Turn steering wheel several times from stop to stop.
3. Turn the steering wheel clockwise or counter clockwise until it
reaches the stop and hold it for five seconds. Check for fluid
leak.
CAUTION:
Do not hold steering wheel at stop for 15 seconds or longer.
Otherwise, pump may be damaged.
4. If any leak is found on joint, loosen and retighten flair nut. Excessive tightening may damage O-ring,
washer, or connector.
Bleeding Hydraulic SystemEGS0004D
1. Lift vehicle.
2. Fill tank up to MAX mark. Turn steering wheel several times from stop to stop. Add fluid if fluid level goes
down. Repeat this step until there is no fluid decrease and no bubble in tank.
3. Start engine and repeat step above with engine at idle. Continue step until no decrease in fluid happens.
If bleeding is not complete, following symptoms can be observed.

Bubbles are created in reservoir tank.

Rattling noise can be heard from oil pump.

Whining noise can be heard from oil pump.
Turn steering wheel slowly or stop vehicle. Sound of fluid movement may be heard from gear valve and
pump. This sound has nothing to do with steering performance or durability.HOT : Oil temperature 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
COLD : Oil temperature 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F)
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STEERING WHEEL
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STEERING WHEELPFP:48430
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEGS0004E
PLAY INSPECTION
1. Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. Start engine and lightly turn steering wheel clockwise and
counter clockwise until front wheels start moving. Measure travel to starting point on circumference of
steering wheel.
2. If play is outside specifications, check following parts for proper installation: steering gear assembly, front
suspension, axles, and steering column.

Check steering wheel for vertical, horizontal, or axial play.

Lift vehicle and check steering gear mounting bolts and nuts for looseness.
NEUTRAL POSITION INSPECTION

After the wheel alignment inspection, carry out the neutral position inspection. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel
Alignment" .

Before removing steering wheel, check steering gear neutral position.
1. Set vehicle to straight-ahead position, and check that steering wheel is in neutral position.
2. If it is not in neutral position, remove steering wheel, and install again in properly.
3. If it is not adjusted within two teeth from center of gear, loosen tie rod lock nut. Then turn it to opposite
direction to adjust until amount of left and right becomes equal.
STEERING TORQUE CHECK
1. Stop vehicle on a dry flat paved road and apply parking brake.
2. Start engine and wait until power steering fluid warms up. Using
a preload gauge (SST), check rotating torque of steering wheel.
3. If torque is outside specifications, check rack sliding torque and
oil pump relief pressure.
STEERING ANGLE INSPECTION

After toe-in inspection, check steering angle. Place front wheels
on turning radius gauges and rear wheels on stands. Level the
vehicle. Check maximum inner and outer wheel steering angles
for LH and RH road wheels.Steering wheel play inspection standard : 0 - 35 mm (0 - 1.38 in)
Steering wheel axial endplay : 0 mm (0 in)
Tightening torque : 140 - 160 N·m (15 - 16 kg-m, 104 - 118 ft-lb)
Steering torque:
706 N·cm (72 kg-cm, 62 in-lb) or less
Rack sliding torque:
153 - 240 N (15.5 - 24.5 kg, 34.3 - 54.2 lb)
Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure:
8,000 - 8,800 kPa (81.4 - 87.3 bar, 83 - 89 kg/cm
2 , 1,180 - 1,266 psi)
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

POWER STEERING OIL PUMPPFP:49110
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEGS000AF
OIL PUMP PULLEY HYDRAULIC PRESSURE INSPECTION
Before starting following procedure, check tension of belt.
1. Raise vehicle. Connect oil pressure gauge between oil pump
discharge connector and high pressure hose. Then bleed the
hydraulic circuit.
2. Start engine. Run engine until oil temperature reaches 50°C -
80°C (122 - 176°F)
CAUTION:

Leave valve of hydraulic pressure gauge fully open while
starting and running engine. If engine is started with
valve closed, hydraulic pressure in oil pump goes up.
This will relief pressure along with abnormal increase of
oil temperature.

Care must be taken to keep hose clear of belt and other parts when engine is started.
3. Fully close hydraulic pressure gauge valve with engine at idle. Measure relief pressure.
4. After measurement, open valve slowly.
CAUTION:
Never keep valve closed for 15 seconds or longer.

If relief pressure is outside specification, disassemble and service oil pump. Refer to PS-25, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly(QR20DE and QR25DE engine models)" .
5. After inspection, remove oil pressure gauge from hydraulic circuit. Add fluid. Be sure to bleed the system
completely. Refer to PS-6, "
Bleeding Hydraulic System"
Removal and Installation (QR20DE and QR25DE engine models)EGS000AG
REMOVAL
1. Loosen adjusting screw and oil pump mounting bolt. Then, remove belt.
2. Remove union bolt and hose for oil pump.
3. Remove oil pump bracket attaching bolt.
4. Remove oil pump from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Paying attention to following items, install in the reverse order of removal.

After installation, adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .

After installation, be sure to bleed system. Refer to PS-6, "Bleeding Hydraulic System" . Relief pressure specification:
8,000 - 8,800 kPa (81.4 - 87.3 bar, 83 - 89 kg/cm
2 , 1,180 - 1,266 psi)
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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Disassembly and Assembly(QR20DE and QR25DE engine models)EGS000AH
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble the power steering oil pump only if the following items
are found.

Oil leak from any point shown in the figure

Deformed or damaged pulley

Poor performance
DISASSEMBLY
1. Fix power steering pump in a vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing pump in a vise, use aluminum plates to protect steering pump mounting surface.
2. Remove rear bracket mounting bolts. Remove rear bracket from rear body.
3. Remove three front bracket attaching bolts and remove front bracket from casing.
4. Remove four rear body attaching bolts and remove rear body from casing.
5. Remove body seal from casing.
6. Remove side plate (rear) from cartridge. Remove side plate inner and outer seals from side plate (rear).
1. Pulley 2. Front bracket 3. Drive shaft seal
4. Casing 5. Inlet connector seal 6. Inlet connector
7. Flow control valve spring 8. Flow control A valve 9. Dowel pin
10. Flow control B valve assembly 11. Side plate (front) 12. Cartridge
13. Rotor 14. Vane 15. Rotor snap ring
16. Side plate (rear) 17. Side plate inner seal 18. Side plate outer seal
19. Body seal 20. Rear body 21. Rear bracket
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SST984A

PS-28
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

9. Connect rotor snap ring to slit of pulley shaft, using a hammer
and a 10-mm socket.
CAUTION:

Rotor snap ring is not reusable. Never reuse rotor snap
ring.

Be careful not to damage rotor and pulley shaft.

If rotor is damaged, power steering pump assembly must
be replaced.
10. Align dowel pin A on flow control valve A with notch B in side
plate (rear) as shown. Install side plate (rear) to cartridge.
11. Apply DEXRON
TM III or equivalent to body seal. Install it to cas-
ing.
CAUTION:
Body seal is not reusable. Never reuse body seal.
12. Apply DEXRON
TM III or equivalent to side plate inner and outer
seals. Install them to side plate (rear).
CAUTION:
Side plate inner and outer seals are not reusable. Never
reuse side plate inner and outer seals.
13. Fix power steering pump in a vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing pump in a vise, use aluminum plates to protect
steering pump mounting surface.
14. Attach rear body to casing and tighten four mounting bolts diag-
onally to specified torque.
15. Install rear bracket to rear body. Tighten mounting bolts to specified torque.
16. Connect front bracket to casing and tighten mounting bolts (3) to specified torque.
17. Connect inlet connector seal to inlet connector slit. Install inlet connector to casing with attaching bolts.
CAUTION:
Inlet connector seal is not reusable. Never reuse inlet connector seal.
Removal and Installation (YD22DDTi engine model)EGS000AI
1. Remove chain case cover.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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2. Revolving crank pulley, set tool.
3. Fix tool with chain cover fixing bolts.
4. Using suitable tool, remove sprocket fixing nut and washer.
CAUTION:
Do not remove Tool while power steering oil pump is
removed.
5. Remove power steering pump fixing bolts, then remove it.
6. Apply Gasket to the installation surface of the engine chain case
cover as shown in the figure before installing the chain case
cover to the engine.
7. Bleed air after installation. Refer to PS-6, "
Bleeding Hydraulic
System"
SST885C
SST886C
SST890C

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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP

Disassembly and Assembly (YD22DDTi engine model)EGS000AJ
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble power steering oil pump only when any of following
cases meets.

If oil leak is found on oil pump.

Oil pump pulley is deformed or damaged.

Performance of oil pump is low.
1. Rear bracket 2. Rear body 3. Dowel pin
4. Side plate seal 5. Cam ring 6. Vane
7. Rotor 8. Side plate 9. O-ring (Outer)
10. O-ring (Inner) 11. Front body 12. Drive shaft rear oil sear
13. Drive shaft front oil seal 14. Drive shaft 15. Snap ring
16. O-ring 17. Outlet connector 18. Connector seal
19. Flow control valve 20. Flow control valve spring 21. Inlet connector
22. O-ring 23. Copper washer
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