2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL tow

AT-406
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

7. Remove control valve assembly by removing fixing bolts A, B
and C .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop manual valve and servo release accu-
mulator return springs.
Bolt length, number and location:
8. Remove manual valve from control valve assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop manual valve.
9. Disassemble and inspect control valve assembly if necessary. Refer to AT- 4 4 8 , "
Control Valve Assembly"
AT- 4 5 7 , "Control Valve Upper Body" and AT- 4 6 1 , "Control Valve Lower Body" .
10. Remove servo release accumulator and N-D accumulator by
applying compressed air if necessary.

Hold each piston with a paper towel.
AAT260A
Bolt symbol A B C
Bolt length “ ” mm (in)40.0 mm
(1.575 in)33.0 mm
(1.299 in)43.5 mm
(1.713 in)
Number of bolts 5 6 2
SCIA3150E
SAT935J

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
AT-407
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11. Blow air into the oil hole as shown in the figure and remove
servo release accumulator piston from transaxle case.
CAUTION:

Strong flow of air will push the accumulator piston out
along with a splash of oil. Cover the area with paper tow-
els and blow air little by little to avoid this.

Wrap the removed accumulator piston in a paper towel.
12. Remove O-ring from servo release accumulator piston.
13. Blow air into the oil hole shown in the figure and remove N-D
accumulator piston and return spring from transaxle case.
CAUTION:

Strong flow of air will push the accumulator piston out
along with a splash of oil. Cover the area with paper tow-
els and blow air little by little to avoid this.

Wrap the removed accumulator piston in a paper towel.
14. Remove O-ring from N-D accumulator piston.
15. Remove lip seals from oil groove for band servo.
INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Set manual shaft in Neutral position, then align manual
plate with groove in manual valve.

After installing control valve assembly to transmission
case, make sure that selector lever can be moved to all
positions.

After completing installation, check for leakage, and fluid
level. Refer to AT- 1 6 , "
Checking A/T Fluid".
CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring and lip seal.

Do not reuse oil pan gasket and oil pan fixing bolt.
SAT019DA
SAT020D
SAT497H

DISASSEMBLY
AT-427
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16. Remove servo release accumulator piston with compressed air.
CAUTION:

Strong flow of air will push the accumulator piston out
along with a splash of oil.Cover the area with paper tow-
els and blow air little by little to avoid this.

Wrap the removed accumulator piston in a paper towel.
17. Remove O-rings from servo release accumulator piston.
18. Remove N-D accumulator piston and return spring with com-
pressed air.
CAUTION:

Strong flow of air will push the accumulator piston out
along with a splash of oil.Cover the area with paper tow-
els and blow air little by little to avoid this.

Wrap the removed accumulator piston in a paper towel.
19. Remove O-rings from N-D accumulator piston.
20. Check accumulator pistons and contact surface of transaxle
case for damage.
21. Check accumulator return springs for damage and free length.
22. Remove lip seals.
23. Remove low & reverse brake tube and oil sleeve.
SAT019DA
SAT020D
SAT023DA
SCIA4867E
SCIA3478E

TF-4
PRECAUTIONS

Service NoticeEDS001V7

After overhaul refill the transfer with new transfer oil.

Check the oil level or replace the oil only with the vehicle parked on level ground.

During removal or installation, keep inside of transfer clear of dust or dirt.

Replace all tires at the same time. Always use tires of the proper size and the same brand and pattern.
Fitting improper size and unusual wear tires applies excessive force to vehicle mechanism and can cause
longitudinal vibration.

Disassembly should be done in a clean work area.

Before proceeding with disassembly, thoroughly clean the transfer. It is important to prevent the internal
parts from becoming contaminated by dirt or other foreign matter.

Check for the correct installation status prior to removal or disassembly. If matching marks are required,
be certain they do not interfere with the function of the parts when applied.

All parts should be carefully cleaned with a general purpose, non-flammable solvent before inspection or
reassembly.

Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and unusual wear. Replace them
with a new ones if necessary.

Gaskets, seals, O-rings and lock nuts should be replaced any time when the transfer is disassembled.

In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to outside. If
tightening sequence is specified, use it.

Observe the specified torque when assembling.

Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow-dry them.

Be careful not to damage sliding surfaces and mating surfaces.

Use lint-free cloth or towels for wiping parts clean. Common shop rags can leave fibers that could interfere
with the operation of the transfer.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisEDS001V8
When reading wiring diagrams, refer to the following:

GI-14, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams".

PG-2, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING".
When performing trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:

GI-10, "How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses".

GI-23, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident".

FAX-14
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Wheel Side
1. As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer (suitable tool) and
puller (suitable tool) to remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
2. Press shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When retaining shaft in a vise, always use copper or alumi-
num plates between vise and shaft.
3. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assem-
bly.
4. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace the entire drive
shaft assembly.

Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove circular clip from shaft.
7. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft

Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly

Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly

If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.

If there is circumferential looseness or rough rotation of spider roller, replace spider assembly.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
SDIA0595E
SDIA0606E

REAR DRIVE SHAFT
RAX-11
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Disassembly and AssemblyEDS000FM
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench vise, be sure to protect it with a copper or aluminum sheet.
3. Make alignment marks on shaft and spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Use paint or similar substance for alignment marks. Do not
scratch the surface.
4. Remove snap ring. Remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
7. Remove circular clip and dust shield from slide joint assembly.
Wheel Side
1. As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer (suitable tool) and
puller (suitable tool) to remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench vise, be sure to protect it with a
copper or aluminum sheet.
3. Remove boot bands. Remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
1. Sensor rotor 2. Joint sub assembly 3. Circular clip
4. Boot bands 5. Boot 6. Shaft
7. Boot 8. Boot bands 9. Spider assembly
10. Snap ring 11. Housing (Slide joint) 12. Circular clip
SDIA0605E
SDIA0594E
SDIA0595E

FSU-8
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:54302
Removal and InstallationEES00074
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre. Remove brake caliper and hung it aside.
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal with brake caliper removed.
2. Remove electrical wires of wheel sensor from strut.
3. Remove brake hose lock plate.
4. Remove mounting bolts and nuts securing steering knuckle to strut.
5. Remove mounting nuts on upper mounting plate and remove upper mounting plate and strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-5, "Components" in “Front Suspension Assembly” for tightening torque. Tighten in the
reverse order of removal.

Be sure arrows on strut mount insulator and spring upper seat
are positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in strut spacer is
positioned as shown. Then install strut.

Assemble upper mounting plate with its notch facing toward the
outside.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES00075
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing strut attachment (SST), wrap a shop cloth
around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
WARNING:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The
spring compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.

Remove strut spacer, strut mount insulator, strut mounting insulator bracket thrust bearing, spring upper
seat, and upper rubber seat. Then remove coil spring.
6. Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.
7. Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut

Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.

Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.

Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
SEIA0123E
SEIA0124E

BRAKE PEDAL
BR-7
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ComponentsEFS001CI
Removal and InstallationEFS000C2
REMOVAL
Be careful not to deform brake tube.
1. Remove instrument lower driver panel. Refer to IP-10, "
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove steering column assembly from steering member. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
3. Remove stop lamp switch from brake pedal assembly.
4. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from brake booster clevis.
5. Remove brake pedal assembly mounting nuts. Pull brake booster toward engine compartment to the
extent that does not deform brake tube.
6. Remove brake booster clevis from input rod.
7. Remove the mounting bolts from the bracket, and remove the pedal assembly from the vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check brake pedal for the following.

Bent brake pedal

Deformed clevis pin

Cracks in welded area

Cracked or deformed clevis pin stopper
INSTALLATION
Install in reverse order of removal. Be careful of the following:

Adjust brake pedal assembly after installing it.
1. Snap pin 2. Stop lamp switch 3. Clip
4. Clevis pin 5. Brake pedal assembly
SFIA1797E
SBR997