2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL ECU

EM-68
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CYLINDER HEAD

–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal-
functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.

If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cylinder head gas-
kets.
7. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
8. Start engine, and confirm that engine runs smoothly.
9. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-73, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (WITH
EURO-OBD) or EC-520, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
Removal and InstallationEBS00KNQ
REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-48, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-510,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
2. Drain engine coolant and engine oil. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and LU-8, "Changing
Engine Oil" .
3. Remove the following components and related parts.

Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly; Refer to EM-23, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND
THREE WAY CATALYST" .

Intake manifold and fuel tube assembly (QR20DE); Refer to EM-17, "Removal and Installation
(QR20DE)" .

Intake manifold collector, intake manifold and fuel tube assembly (QR25DE); Refer to EM-20, "Removal
and Installation (QR25DE)" .

Water control valve and housing (water outlet); Refer to CO-22, "THERMOSTAT AND WATER CON-
TROL VALVE" .
NOTE:
Can be removed and installed even when assembled with cylinder head.
4. Remove front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-44, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
5. Remove camshafts. Refer to EM-53, "
CAMSHAFT" .
6. Securely support bottom of cylinder block with a jack or equivalent tool, and release the hoist that was
supporting it.
1. Cylinder head assembly 2. Cylinder head gasket 3. Cylinder head bolt
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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.

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY


Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in position.
3. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of engine and transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist
tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
4. Remove RH engine mounting insulator.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove mounting bolts at front end of center member.
7. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts and nuts.
Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member and center member from
vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:

During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.

If necessary, support vehicle by setting a jack or equivalent tool at the rear.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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KBIA0256E
PBIC2188E
KBIA0270E

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CYLINDER BLOCK


A widely use engine stand can be used.
NOTE:
This example is an engine stand for holding at transaxle
mounting side with flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T
models) removed.
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
4. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug from inside of
engine.
5. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-67, "
CYLINDER HEAD" .
6. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle knock sensor avoiding shocks.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:

Avoid impacts such as a dropping.

Do not disassemble.

Keep it away from metal particles.

Do not place sensor in a location where it is exposed to
magnetism.
8. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (M/T models). Refer to CL-14, "
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER
AND FLYWHEEL" .
9. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models).

Secure crankshaft with a stopper plate, and remove mounting
bolts.

Using the following TORX socket, loosen mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage contact surface for clutch disc of
flywheel (M/T models).
PBIC0085E
PBIC2443E
PBIC2191E
Flywheel (M/T models)
: size T55 (commercial service tool)
Drive plate (A/T models)
: size E20
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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a. Apply new engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
b. Tighten bolts.
c. Then turn all bolts 90 degrees clockwise (Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using an angle
wrench (special service tool) or protractor. Avoid judge-
ment by visual inspection without the tool.

After tightening connecting rod bolt, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.

Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-99, "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
13. Install flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models).

Secure crankshaft with a stopper plate, and tighten mounting bolts crosswise over several times.

Install drive plate, reinforcement plate and pilot converter as
shown in figure (A/T models).

Using a drift of 33 mm (1.30 in) in diameter, press-fit pilot con-
verter into the end of crankshaft until it stops (A/T models).
14. Install knock sensor.

Install knock sensor with connector facing lower left by 45
degrees as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:

Do not tighten mounting bolts while holding the connec-
tor.

If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor,
replace it with a new one.
NOTE:

Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.

Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other
parts.
15. Install crankshaft position sensor (POS).
16. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly after this step. : 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
KBIA0068E
KBIA0075E
KBIA0069E

VACUUM PUMP
EM-155
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5. Install cylinder head rear cover plate.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
(special service tool: WS39930000) to area shown in the fig-
ure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
6. Install in reverse order of removal.

When vacuum hose is connected, insert it securely by at least 15 mm (0.59 in).
CAUTION:
Do not start engine with vacuum circuit being open. If engine is started and vehicle is running while
vacuum pump is open (with vacuum hose disconnected), blow-by flow rate will increase and engine
may be damaged.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check generated vacuum satisfies the specification at idle speed. Refer to EM-153, "INSPECTION BEFORE
REMOVAL" .
Disassembly and AssemblyEBS00LRN
DISASSEMBLY
1. Push on chain guide lightly so that clearance between drive chain and chain guide part reaches 0 mm (0
in). Then loosen chain guide mounting bolts.
2. Remove drive chain from rear camshaft sprocket and vacuum pump sprocket.
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1. Rear camshaft sprocket 2. Drive chain 3. Chain guide
4. Cylinder head rear cover 5. Vacuum pump 6. O-ring
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CAMSHAFT
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Loosen the camshaft sprocket mounting bolt by fixing the hex-
agonal portion of camshaft.
10. Remove camshaft.

Place distinguishing marks on the right and left sides with paint.

Loosen and remove the camshaft sprocket bolts in reverse
order shown in the figure.
11. Remove adjusting shim and valve lifter.

Remove by taking notice of the installation position, and place outside engine in order to prevent confu-
sion.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Check of Camshaft

Check the camshaft for one sided wear or scratches.

Replace the camshaft if there are abnormalities.
Camshaft Runout

Prepare V-block on a flat surface and secure camshaft journals
No. 2 and No. 5.

Set the dial gauge vertically on journal No. 3.

Rotate camshaft in one direction by hand, then read needle
movement on dial gauge. (Total indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
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Limit : 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
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CAMSHAFT
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Install so that knock pins are positioned in the directions
shown in the figure.
3. Install camshaft brackets.

Completely remove any foreign material on back surfaces of camshaft brackets and top surface of cyl-
inder head.

Install correctly, identifying brackets by the journal No. and
front mark on top surface.
4. Tighten bolts in the order shown in the figure according to the
following procedure:
a. Tighten all bolts.

Make sure camshaft thrusting parts (on rear side) securely fit
in their mating parts on the cylinder head.
b. Tighten all bolts.
c. Tighten all bolts.
5. Install camshaft sprockets.

Camshaft sprockets are commonly used for right side and left side.

Align camshaft sprocket and knock pin on camshaft, and install.

Holding the hexagonal part of camshaft with a wrench, tighten bolt securing camshaft sprocket.
6. Before installing spill tube after installing secondary timing chain, check and adjust valve clearance. Refer
to EM-175, "
Valve Clearance" .
7. Hereafter, install in the reverse order of removal.
Va l v e C l e a r a n c eEBS00LRS
INSPECTION

When the camshaft or parts in connection with valves are removed or replaced, and a malfunction has
occurred (poor starting, idling, or other malfunction) due to the misadjustment of the valve clearance,
inspect as follows.

Inspect and adjust when the engine is cool (at normal temperature).
PBIC2026E
JEM175G
: 2 N·m (0.2 kg-m, 1 ft-lb)
: 6 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 12 - 13 N·m (1.2 - 1.4 kg-m, 9 - 10 ft-lb)
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