2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL engine

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PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for Liquid GasketEBS00MRW
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET

After removing the mounting bolts and nuts, separate the mating
surface using a seal cutter (special service tool) and remove the
old liquid gasket sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

In areas where seal cutter (special service tool) is difficult to use,
use a plastic hammer to lightly tap (1) seal cutter where the liq-
uid gasket is applied. Use a plastic hammer to slide seal cutter
(2) by tapping on the side.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a flat-bladed
screwdriver is used, be careful not to damage the mating
surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the liq-
uid gasket application surface and the mating surface.

Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, mounting bolts and bolt
holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur-
face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
3. Attach liquid gasket tube to the tube presser (special service
tool).
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location
with the specified dimensions.

If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
liquid gasket to the groove.

As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside
the holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the
holes. Make sure to read the text of service manual.

Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.

If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

Do not retighten mounting bolts or nut after the installation.

Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling
engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are instructions in this manual, observe them.
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEBS00L7N
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV10111100
Seal cutterRemoving oil pan and timing chain case
ST0501S000
Engine stand assembly
1. ST05011000
Engine stand
2. ST05012000
BaseDisassembling and assembling
KV10106500
Engine stand shaft
KV10115300
Engine sub-attachment
KV10116200
Valve spring compressor
1. KV10115900
Attachment
2. KV10109220
AdapterDisassembling and assembling valve
mechanism
Part (1) is a component of KV10116200, but
Part (2) is not so.
KV10112100
Angle wrenchTightening bolts for bearing cap, cylinder
head, etc.
KV10117100
Heated oxygen sensor wrenchLoosening or tightening heated oxygen
sensors with 22 mm (0.87 in) hexagon nut
S-NT046
NT042
NT028
ZZA1078D
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S-NT014
NT379

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PREPARATION

KV10107902
Valve oil seal puller
1. KV10116100
Valve oil seal puller adapterRemoving valve oil seal
KV10115600
Valve oil seal driftInstalling valve oil seal
Use side A.
a: 20 (0.79) dia. d: 8 (0.31) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia. e: 10.7 (0.421) dia.
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia. f: 5 (0.20) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
EM03470000
Piston ring compressorInstalling piston assembly into cylinder bore
ST16610001
Pilot bushing pullerRemoving pilot convertor
WS39930000
Tube presserPressing the tube of liquid gasket
KV11103000
Pulley pullerRemoving crankshaft pulley
Quick connector release Removing fuel tube quick connectors in
engine room
(Available in SEC. 164 of PARTS CATALOG:
Part No. 16441 6N210) Tool number
Tool nameDescription
S-NT605
S-NT603
S-NT044
S-NT045
S-NT052
NT676
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PREPARATION

Oxygen sensor thread cleaner Reconditioning the exhaust system threads
before installing a new air fuel ratio sensor
and heated oxygen sensor (Use with anti-
seize lubricant shown below.)
a = 18 mm (0.71 in) dia. for zirconia heated
oxygen sensor and air fuel ratio sensor
b = 12 mm (0.47 in) dia. for titania heated
oxygen sensor
Anti-seize lubricant i.e.: (Permatex
TM
133AR or equivalent meeting MIL
specification MIL-A-907)Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning
tool when reconditioning exhaust system
threads
Manual lift table caddy Removing and installing engine Tool nameDescription
AEM488
AEM489
ZZA1210D

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine NoiseEBS00L7P
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.EBS00L7Q
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
ingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
To p o f
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingCA—AB—Tappet
noiseValve clearanceEM-61
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runoutEM-56EM-55
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—BB—Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearanceEM-99
EM-101
Slap or
rapA ——BBAPiston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-104EM-100
EM-100
EM-101
Knock A B CBBBConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance
Connecting rod bear-
ing oil clearanceEM-101EM-105
Knock A B — A B CMain
bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-106EM-105
Front of
engine
Front
coverTapping or
tickingA A —BBBTiming
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-48
EM-44
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belt
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belt deflection
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Creaking A B A B A BDrive belt
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakA B —BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-20,
"WATER
PUMP"

DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
Checking Drive BeltsEBS00KN7
WARNING:
Be sure to perform this step when the engine is stopped.

Make sure that the indicator (single line notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the pos-
sible use range (between three line notches on moving side).
NOTE:

Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator (single line notch on fixed side) when engine is cold.

When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (single line notch on fixed side) should be within the
range “A” in the figure.

Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.

If the indicator (single line notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace
drive belt.
Tension AdjustmentEBS00KN8
Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and InstallationEBS00KN9
REMOVAL
1. Remove splash guard on RH undercover.
2. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part
in center of drive belt auto-tensioner pulley, move the wrench
handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of ten-
sioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
3. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter such as
short-length screwdriver into the hole of the retaining boss to fix
drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
4. Loosen drive belt from water pump pulley in sequence, and
remove it.
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
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INTAKE MANIFOLDPFP:14003
Removal and Installation (QR20DE)EBS00KNC
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. Remove air cleaner case upper, mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Remove quick connector caps, and disconnect quick connectors
at engine side and vehicle side. Refer to EM-32, "
Removal and
Installation (QR20DE)" .
4. Remove electric throttle control actuator with the following procedure:
a. Disconnect harness connector.
1. Vacuum hose 2. Intake manifold 3. PCV hose
4. Bracket 5. Gasket 6. Electric throttle control actuator
7. Gasket 8. Intake manifold support 9. Gasket
10. Vacuum hose 11.EVAP canister purge volume con-
trol solenoid valve12. Vacuum hose
13. Bracket 14. Bracket
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