2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL flat tire

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionEES0006Z

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on flat, level ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.

“Unladen condition” means that fuel, coolant and lubricant are full and ready for drive. However, spare tire,
jack, and hand tools should be unloaded.

After installing the removed suspension parts, always check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

Replace the caulking nut with a new one. Install a new nut without wiping the oil off before tightening.

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TRANSVERSE LINK

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Removal and InstallationEES00076
REMOVAL
1. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link. Refer to FAX-7, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove mounting nuts and washers on lower portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
3. Slightly loosen transverse link mounting bolts.
4. Remove transverse link mounting bolts and nuts, and remove transverse link from suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace the entire transverse
link assembly if cracks, deformation or any other damage is found.
Ball Joint Inspection
CAUTION:
Before measurement, move the ball joint at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
Swing Torque Inspection

Hook spring scale at cotter pin mounting hole. Confirm spring
scale measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.

If the value is outside the standard, replace transverse link.
Rotating Torque Inspection

Attach mounting nut to ball stud. Check that rotating torque is
within specifications with a preload gauge (SST).

If the value is outside the standard, replace transverse link.
Axial Endplay Inspection

Move tip of ball joint in axial direction to check for looseness.

If any looseness is noted, replace transverse link.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque. Tighten in the reverse order of removal.

Tighten transverse link mounting bolts with vehicle unladen and all four tyre on flat, level ground.

After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel Alignment" . Swing force:
0.50 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance:
7.94 - 53.97 N (0.81 - 5.50 kg, 1.79 - 12.2 lb)
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Rotating torque:
0.50 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
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Axial endplay : 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less

PRECAUTIONS
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SRS

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Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
Precautions for SRS “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” ServiceEHS000BH

Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.

Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 min-
utes.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt
pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes
have passed.

Diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with their arrow marks “⇐” pointing towards the front of the
vehicle for proper operation. Also check diagnosis sensor unit for cracks, deformities or rust before instal-
lation and replace as required.

The spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Do not attempt to
turn steering wheel or column after removal of steering gear.

Handle air bag module carefully. Always place driver and front passenger air bag modules with the pad
side facing upward and place front side air bag module standing with stud bolt side setting bottom.

Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper function after replacing any components.

After air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble DiagnosisEHS001NG
When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:

GI-14, "How to Read Wiring Diagrams" in GI section

PG-2, "POWER SUPPLY ROUTING" in PG section
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:

GI-10, "HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSES" in GI section

GI-23, "How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical Incident" in GI section
Check for any service bulletins before servicing the vehicle.

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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CAUTION:
Gaskets are not reusable. Never reuse them.
Balancing WheelsELS000BH
Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
RotationELS000BI

After rotating the tires, adjust the tire pressure.

Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
CAUTION:
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksELS000BJ

If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesELS000BK

Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer to WT-6, "
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
Tightening torque of wheel nut:
98 - 117 N·m (10 - 12 kg·m, 73 - 86 ft·lb)
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HEADLAMP

Aiming Adjustment for HeadlampEKS003CG
When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, use an aiming machine, aiming wall screen or headlamp
tester. Aimers should be in good repair, calibrated and operated in accordance with respective operation man-
uals.
If any aimer is not available, aiming adjustment can be done as follows:
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.

Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.

Place vehicle and tester on one and same flat surface.

See that there is no-load in vehicle (coolant, engine oil filled up to correct level and full fuel tank) other
than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to “0” when performing aiming adjustment.
LOW BEAM
1. Turn headlamp low beam on.
High beam indicator does not
work.1. Bulb
2. Grounds M27 and M70
3. Open in high beam circuit1. Check bulb in combination meter.
2. Check grounds M27 and M70.
3. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
combination meter terminal 20 for an open circuit.
Driving lamp does not operate,
but high beam LH operates.1. 15A fuse
2. Open in driving lamp switch
3. Driving lamp switch circuit
4. Driving lamp relay-2
5. Open in driving lamp relay-2 circuit
6. Grounds E24 and E50
7. Driving lamp relay-1
8. Open in driving lamp relay-1 circuit
9. Open driving lamp circuit
10.Ground R8
11 . B u l b1. Check 15A fuse (No. 38, located in fuse and fusible
link box). Verify battery positive voltage is present at
terminal 3 of driving lamp relay-1.
2. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
driving lamp switch terminal 7 for an open circuit.
3. Check driving lamp switch.
4. Check driving lamp relay-2.
5. Check the wire between driving switch terminal 4 and
driving lamp relay-2 terminal 1 for an open circuit.
Check the wire between driving switch terminal 6 and
driving lamp relay-2 terminal 3 for an open circuit.
Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
driving lamp relay-2 terminal 5 for an open circuit.
Check the wire between driving lamp relay-1 terminal
2 and driving lamp relay-2 terminal 7 for an open cir-
cuit.
6. Check grounds E24 and E50.
7. Check driving lamp relay-1.
8. Check the wire between lighting switch terminal 9 and
driving lamp relay-1 terminal 1 for an open circuit.
9. Check the wire between driving lamp relay-1 terminal
5 and driving lamp terminal 2 for an open circuit.
10.Check ground R8.
11.Check bulbs. Symptom Possible cause Repair order
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HEADLAMP
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2. Use adjusting screws to perform aiming adjustment.

First tighten the adjusting screw all the way and then make adjustment by loosening the screw.
If the vehicle front body has been repaired and/or the headlamp assembly has been replaced, check
aiming. Use the aiming chart shown in the figure.

Adjust headlamps so that main axis of light is parallel to cen-
ter line of body and is aligned with point P shown in illustra-
tion.

Figure to the right shows headlamp aiming pattern for driving
on right side of road; for driving on left side of road, aiming
pattern is reversed.

Dotted lines to point P in illustration show center of head-
lamp.

Basic illuminating area for adjustment should be within the
range shown at right. Adjust headlamps accordingly.
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to “0” when preforming aiming
adjustment.
Aiming Adjustment for Driving LampEKS00AP6

Turn the aiming adjusting screw to adjust.

For positions of the adjustment screws and direction to turn,
refer to the figures.

When adjusting for right or left side, adjust upper and lower
adjustment screws at the same time.
PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTING
For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
1. Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
2. Place vehicle on level ground.
3. Set that there is no-load in vehicle other than the driver (or equivalent weight placed in driver's position),
coolant, engine oil filled up to correct level, full fuel tank and spare tire, jack, and tools."H" : Horizontal center line of headlamps
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L " : Distance between each headlamp center
"L" : 25,000mm (984.25 in)
"C" : 315mm (12.40 in) – 315mm(12.40in)+60mm
(2.36 in)
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