2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL check oil

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CYLINDER HEAD

2. Tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown in figure
with the following procedure, and install cylinder head.
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diame-
ters before installation. Refer to EM-69, "
Cylinder Head
Bolts Outer Diameter" .
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting
bolts.
b. Tighten all bolts.
c. Turn all bolts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
d. Completely loosen.
CAUTION:
In this step, loosen bolts in reverse order of that indicated in the figure.
e. Tighten all bolts.
f. Turn all bolts 75 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
g. Turn all bolts 75 degrees clockwise again (angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using an angle
wrench (special service tool) or protractor. Avoid judgment
by visual inspection without the tool.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step. : 5.0 N·m (0.51 kg-m, 4 ft-lb)
: 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
: 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
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CYLINDER HEAD
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4. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil.
5. Press valve guide from camshaft side to dimensions as shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head contains heat, when working, wear protective
equipment to avoid getting burned.
6. Apply reamer finish to valve guide with a valve guide reamer
(commercial service tool).
VALVE SEAT CONTACT

After confirming that the dimensions of valve guides and valves
are within specifications, perform this procedure.

Apply prussian blue (or white lead) onto contacting surface of
valve seat to check the condition of the valve contact on the sur-
face.

Check if the contact area band is continuous all around the cir-
cumference.

If not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contact-
ing surface still has NG conditions even after the re-check,
replace valve seat.
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT
When valve seat is removed, replace with oversized [0.5 mm (0.020 in)] valve seat.
1. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Boring should not continue beyond the bottom face of the seat recess
in cylinder head. Set the machine depth stop to ensure this. Refer to EM-113, "
Va l v e S e a t" .
SEM008A
Projection “H”:
Intake : 10.1 - 10.3 mm (0.398 - 0.406 in)
Exhaust : 10.0 - 10.4 mm (0.394 - 0.409 in)
PBIC2187E
Standard
Intake and exhaust:
6.000 - 6.018 mm (0.2362 - 0.2369 in)
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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 —

CYLINDER BLOCK
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i. Tighten M10 bolts in numerical order from No. 1 to 10.
ii. Turn M10 bolts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening) in order
from No. 1 to 10 in the figure.
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using an angle
wrench (special service tool) or protractor. Avoid judgment
by visual inspection without the tool.

After installing mounting bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.

Wipe off completely any protruding liquid gasket on front side of engine.

Check crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-99, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
7. Install piston to connecting rod with the following procedure:
a. Using snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of the piston rear side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Assemble piston to connecting rod.

Using an industrial drier or similar tool, heat the piston until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand
without excess force [approx. 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin
into piston and connecting rod.

Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the oil
holes and the cylinder number on connecting rod are posi-
tioned as shown in the figure.
c. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.

After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
8. Using a piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install piston rings.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage piston. : 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
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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)
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CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION

Check with a connecting rod aligner.

If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER

Install connecting rod cap without connecting rod bearing installed, and tightening connecting rod bolts to
the specified torque. Refer to EM-87, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with an
inside micrometer.

If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with an inside
micrometer.Bend:
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
To r s i o n :
Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
PBIC2077E
Standard: 48.000 - 48.013 mm (1.8898 - 1.8903 in)
PBIC1641E
Standard: 20.000 - 20.012 mm (0.7874 - 0.7879 in)
PBIC0120E

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PRECAUTIONS

[YD22DDTi]PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Draining Engine CoolantEBS00LQZ
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingEBS00LR0

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyEBS00LR1

When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely,
avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and re-assembly.

When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementEBS00LR2
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationEBS00LR3

Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.

When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.

Replace with new liquid gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.

Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.

Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, engine oil sliding surfaces well.

Release air within route when refilling after draining coolant.

After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust systems for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningEBS00LR4

Use an angle wrench (special service tool: KV10112100) for the final tightening of the following engine
parts:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap nuts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular
tightening)

Do not use a torque value for final tightening.

The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.

Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.

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PREPARATION

PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEBS00LR6
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST0501S000
Engine stand assembly
1. ST05011000
Engine stand
2. ST05012000
BaseDisassembling and assembling
KV10106500
Engine stand shaft
KV11105900
Engine sub-attachmentUsed with KV10106500
KV10115600
Valve oil seal driftInstalling valve oil seal
Use side A.
Side A
a: 20 (0.79) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia.
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia.
d: 8 (0.31) dia.
e: 10.7 (0.421)
f: 5 (0.20)
Unit: mm (in)
KV10107902
Valve oil seal puller
1. KV10116100
Valve oil seal puller adapterRemoving valve oil seal
KV11103000
Pulley pullerRemoving crankshaft pulley
ED19600610
Compression gauge adapterChecking compression pressure
NT042
NT028
NT799
NT603
S-NT605
NT676
ZZA1188D