2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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To e - i n
Measure toe-in using the following procedure.
WARNING:
Always perform the following procedure on a flat surface.
Make sure tha

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual 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 depressin

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.
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.
Coil Spring
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual FSU-10
TRANSVERSE LINK

TRANSVERSE LINK PFP:54500
Removal and InstallationEES00076
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link. Refer to FAX-7, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove mounting nuts and was

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual STABILIZER BAR
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STABILIZER BARPFP:54611
Removal and InstallationEES000HH
REMOVAL
1. Remove mounting nuts on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
2. Remove sta

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual FSU-12
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER

FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBERPFP:54401
Removal and InstallationEES00078
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove mounting nut on lower portion of stabilizer connecti

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
General SpecificationEES000J6
Wheel Alignment (Unladen)EES00079
: Fuel, radiato

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual FSU-14
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

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