2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL air suspension

MODEL T30 SERIES
2004NISSANEUROPES.A.S.
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A GENERAL INFORMATION
B ENGINE
C TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
E SUSPENSION F BRAKES
G STEERING H RESTRAINTS
I BODY
J AIR CONDITIONER
K ELECTRICAL
L MAINTENANCE
M INDEXGI General Information
EM Engine Mechanical
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO Engine Cooling System
EC Engine Control System
FL Fuel System
EX Exhaust System
ACC Accelerator Control System
CL Clutch
MT Manual Transaxle
AT Automatic Transaxle
TF Transfer
PR Propeller Shaft
RFD Rear Final Drive
FAX Front Axle
RAX Rear Axle
FSU Front Suspension
RSU Rear Suspension
WT Road Wheels & Tires
BR Brake System
PB Parking Brake System
BRC Brake Control System
PS Power Steering System
SB Seat Belts
SRS Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
BL Body, Lock & Security System
GW Glasses, Window System & Mirrors
RF Roof
EI Exterior & Interior
IP Instrument Panel
SE Seat
ATC Automatic Air Conditioner
MTC Manual AIr Conditioner
SC Starting & Charging System
LT Lighting System
DI Driver Information System
WW Wiper, Washer & Horn
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
MA Maintenance
IDX Alphabetical Index
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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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, "
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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.

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 —

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REMOVAL
Description of work
Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Sep-
arate suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-31, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
3. Remove the following parts.

LH/RH engine undercover

LH/RH front wheels

Battery; Refer to SC-3, "BATTERY" .

Drive belts; Refer to EM-132, "Removal and Installation" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-133, "Removal and Installation" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-16, "Removal and Installation" .

Radiator and cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-34, "Removal and Installation" and CO-36, "COOL-
ING FAN" .

Charge air cooler; Refer to EM-135, "CHARGE AIR COOLER" .
4. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all the body-side vacuum hoses and air hoses at engine side.
Engine room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hose and return hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-136,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
2. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to EM-136,
"INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside. Refer to MT-17, "
TRANSAXLE
ASSEMBLY" and CL-10, "OPERATING CYLINDER" .
4. Disconnect shift cable from transaxle. Refer to MT-14, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
Engine room RH
1. Remove engine coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-34, "RADIATOR" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on body 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, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove steering shaft from steering gear. Refer to PS-10, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid cooler piping at a point between body and engine. Refer to PS-34,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Remove ABS sensor from brake caliper. Refer to BRC-45, "
WHEEL SENSORS" (ABS), BRC-116,
"WHEEL SENSORS" (ESP/TCS/ABS).
6. Remove brake caliper with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on body with a
rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
7. Remove left and right suspensions from steering knuckle under strut. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPEN-
SION ASSEMBLY" .

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8. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on suspension mem-
ber. Refer to PS-34, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
9. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove suspension member.
10. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-21, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
11. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-17, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
INSTALLATION
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-208, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .

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.

Before starting engine, bleed air from fuel piping. Refer to FL-18, "Air Bleeding" .

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of engine coolant, lubricants, working
engine oil, 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 —

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. Remove air cleaner, air duct, and battery. Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation" ,EM-133, "Removal
and Installation"
2. Remove air breather hose. Refer to MT-16, "Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder. Refer to CL-10, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Do not depress clutch pedal during removal procedure.
4. Disconnect control cable from transaxle. Refer to MT-15, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Drain gear oil from transaxle. Refer to MT-11, "
DRAINING" .
6. Disconnect park/neutral position switch, back-up lamp switch, and ground harness connectors.
7. Remove exhaust front tube and the drive shaft. Refer to EX-2, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove transfer. Refer to TF-55, "
Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-25, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Place a jack onto transaxle.
CAUTION:
When setting jack, be careful not to bring it into contact with switch.
11. Remove center member, engine insulator and engine mount bracket. Refer to EM-78, "
ENGINE ASSEM-
BLY" (QR engine model) or EM-208, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (YD engine model).
12. Remove suspension members. Refer to FSU-12, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
13. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
1. Center member 2. Insulator assembly 3. Grommet
4. Transaxle 5. Rear engine mounting bracket 6. Rear engine mounting insulator
7. Stopper rubber (YD engine model) 8. Stopper 9. LH engine mounting insulator
10. LH engine mounting bracket
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TRANSFER ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove RH drive shaft. Refer to FAX-11, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove side shaft. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal.
5. Remove air breather hose. Refer to TF-54, "
AIR BREATHER HOSE" .
6. Remove transfer gusset (YD engine models only).
7. Support transaxle assembly with a jack.
8. Remove center member. Refer to EM-78, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (QR engine models), EM-208,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (YD engine models).
9. Remove suspension member. Refer to FSU-12, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
10. Remove rear engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-78, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (QR engine models),
EM-208, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" (YD engine models).
11. Support transfer assembly with a jack.
12. Remove bolts fixing transaxle assembly and transfer assembly.
13. Remove the transfer assembly from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal of transaxle.
1. Transaxle assembly 2. Transfer assembly 3. Side shaft
4. Transfer gusset
(YD engine models only)5. Grommet 6. Insulator
7. Center member
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PR-2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS0027A
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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PR-6—
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PR-3—
NVH in RFD section
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU, and RSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX and RAX section
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Uneven rotating torque
Center bearing improper installation
Excessive center bearing axial end play
Center bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deterioration
Excessive joint angle
Rotation imbalance
Excessive runout
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise××××××××××××××
Shake× × ××××××
Vibration××××××× ×× × ×