2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL engine

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

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Removal and InstallationEBS00KNT
WARNING:

Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.

Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.

For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:

Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for
unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-36, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand" .
REMOVAL
Outline
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Sep-
arate front suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
1. Rear engine mounting insulator 2. Rear engine mounting bracket 3. RH engine mounting insulator
4. RH engine mounting bracket 5. Front engine mounting bracket 6. Front engine mounting insulator
7. Center member 8. LH engine mounting insulator 9. LH engine mounting bracket
10. Stopper 11. Grommet
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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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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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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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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly from vehicle, and separate transaxle and transfer
assembly from engine. Refer to EM-78, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Mount engine on an engine stand with the following procedure:
a. Remove oil cooler with oil cooler bracket on right side of cylinder block. Refer to LU-11, "
OIL COOLER" .
b. Install engine sub-attachment (special service tool) to right side
of cylinder block.

Do not use bolt hole at the upper right looking from bolt inser-
tion side as shown in the figure.

Machine a bolt hole at the lower right of the engine sub-
attachment looking from bolt insertion side as shown in the
figure.
c. Lift engine, and mount it onto the engine stand (special service
tool).
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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).
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Flywheel (M/T models)
: size T55 (commercial service tool)
Drive plate (A/T models)
: size E20
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CAUTION:

Be careful not damage or deform signal plate mounted on
crankshaft.

When setting crankshaft on a flat floor surface, use a
block of wood to avoid interference between signal plate
and the floor surface.

Do not remove signal plate unless it is necessary to do
so.
NOTE:
When removing or installing signal plate, use TORX socket (size
T30).
18. Pull rear oil seal out from rear end of crankshaft.
NOTE:
When replacing rear oil seal without removing lower cylinder block, use a screwdriver to pull it out from
between crankshaft and cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
19. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to cylinder block.

Apply liquid gasket.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings with the following procedure:
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on the bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and lower cylinder
block.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous-
ing on cylinder block.

Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft
arm (outside).
c. Install the main bearings paying attention to the direction.
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Main bearing with an oil hole and groove goes on cylinder
block. The one without them goes on lower cylinder block.

Only main bearing (on cylinder block) for No. 3 journal has dif-
ferent specifications.

Before installing main bearings, apply new engine oil to the
bearing surface (inside). Do not apply new engine oil to the
back surface, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align main bearing stopper to the notch.

Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
4. Install signal plate to crankshaft if removed.
a. Position crankshaft and signal plate using a dowel pin, and
tighten mounting bolts.
b. Remove dowel pin.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove dowel pin.
NOTE:
Dowel pin of crankshaft and signal plate is provided as a set for
each. If dowel pin is not available (when reusing crankshaft and
signal), use M6 bolt [length 10 mm (0.39 in) or more] as a substi-
tute.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.

While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure that it turns smoothly.
6. Install lower cylinder block with the following procedure:
a. Apply liquid gasket with a tube presser (special service tool:
WS39930000) to lower cylinder block as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
After liquid gasket is applied, rear oil seal installation must
be finished within 5 minutes. Therefore, the following pro-
cedure must be performed quickly.
NOTE:
Lower cylinder block cannot be replaced as a single part,
because it is machined together with cylinder block.
b. Tighten lower cylinder block mounting bolts with the following
procedure:
i. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of mounting bolts.
ii. Tighten M8 bolts in numerical order from No. 11 to 22 in the fig-
ure.
NOTE:
There are more processes to complete the tightening of mount-
ing bolts. However stop procedure here to install rear oil seal.
c. Install rear oil seal. Refer to EM-65, "
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal" .
d. Restart tightening of lower cylinder block mounting bolts with the following procedure:
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