2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL front axle

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
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A GENERAL INFORMATION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description ............................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM) ........................................................................ 3
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for All Mode 4 × 4 System .................... 5
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 5
Precautions for Fuel ................................................. 5
GASOLINE ENGINE ............................................. 5
DIESEL ENGINE ................................................... 5
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 6
Precautions for Turbocharger (If Equipped) ............. 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 6
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 6
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 7
Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 7
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 7
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PRECAU-
TIONS ................................................................... 7
Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 8
Description ............................................................... 8
Terms ....................................................................... 8
Units ......................................................................... 8
Contents ................................................................... 8
Components ............................................................. 9
SYMBOLS ............................................................. 9
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses .......................... 10
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 10
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ............................................... 10
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ........................................ 11
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 12
How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 14CONNECTOR SYMBOLS ................................... 14
SAMPLE/WIRING DIAGRAM - EXAMPL - .......... 15
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 16
Abbreviations .......................................................... 22
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 23
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 23
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 23
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 23
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................... 26
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 31
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 31
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 33
Description .............................................................. 33
Function and System Application ........................... 33
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 33
Checking Equipment .............................................. 34
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 34
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 35
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 35
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 36
Special Service Tools ............................................. 36
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................... 36
2-Pole Lift ............................................................... 37
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 38
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 39
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 39
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
MODEL WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND ... 39
TOWING THE VEHICLE WITH REAR WHEELS
RAISED (WITH FRONT WHEELS ON GROUND)
OR FRONT WHEELS RAISED ........................... 40
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 40
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 41
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 41
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ............................ 42
Model Variation ....................................................... 42
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................ 43
IDENTIFICATION PLATE .................................... 44

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

AbbreviationsEAS000G5
The following ABBREVIATIONS are used:
ABBREVIATION DESCRIPTION
A/C Air Conditioner
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission
ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
D
1Drive range 1st gear
D
2Drive range 2nd gear
D
3Drive range 3rd gear
D
4Drive range 4th gear
FR, RR Front, Rear
LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand
M/T Manual Transaxle/Transmission
OD Overdrive
P/S Power Steering
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
SDS Service Data and Specifications
SST Special Service Tools
2WD 2-Wheel Drive
2
22nd range 2nd gear
2
12nd range 1st gear
1
21st range 2nd gear
1
11st range 1st gear

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LIFTING POINT

LIFTING POINTPFP:00000
Special Service Tools EAS000FH
CAUTION:

Every time the vehicle is lifted up, maintain the complete vehicle curb condition.

Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the front side (engine,
transmission, suspension etc.), support a jack up point on the rear side garage jack with a mission
jack or equivalent.

Since the vehicle's center of gravity changes when removing main parts on the rear side (rear axle,
suspension, etc.), support a jack up point on the front side garage jack with a mission jack or
equivalent.

Be careful not to smash or do not do anything that would affect piping parts.
Garage Jack and Safety Stand EAS000FI
WARNING:

Park the vehicle on a level surface when using the jack. Make sure to avoid damaging pipes,
tubes, etc. under the vehicle.

Never get under the vehicle while it is supported only by the jack. Always use safety stands when
you have to get under the vehicle.
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
LM4086-0200
Board on lift attachment
LM4519-0000
Safety stand attachment
S-NT001
S-NT002

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TOW TRUCK TOWING

TOWING THE VEHICLE WITH REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT WHEELS ON GROUND)
OR FRONT WHEELS RAISED
Never tow the vehicle with rear wheels raised (with front wheels on
ground) or front wheels raised as this may cause serious and expen-
sive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow it with rear
wheels raised or front wheels raised, always use a towing dolly
under the front wheels.
If the speed or distance must necessarily be greater, remove the
front and rear propeller shafts beforehand to prevent damage to the
transaxle.
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) EAS000FM

Use the towing hook only, not other parts of the vehicle. Other-
wise, the vehicle body will be damaged.

Use the towing hook only to free a vehicle stuck in sand, snow,
mud, etc. Never tow the vehicle for a long distance using only
the towing hook.

The towing hook is under tremendous force when used to free a
stuck vehicle. Always pull the cable straight out from the front or
rear of the vehicle. Never pull on the hook at an angle.

Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
WARNING:

Do not spin the tires at high speed. This could cause them
to explode and result in serious injury. Parts of the vehicle
could also overheat and be damaged.
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IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER
MANUAL TRANSAXLE NUMBER
Dimensions EAS000GF
Unit: mm (in)
Wheels & Tires EAS000GG
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Overall length 4,455
Overall width 1,765
Overall height1,675 (Standard)
1,750 (With Rear spoiler or Roof rail with Driving light)
Front tread 1,530
Rear tread 1,530
Wheelbase 2,625
Conventional Spare
Road wheel/offset mm (in)15 × 6JJ Steel/40 (1.57)
16 × 6.5JJ Steel/Aluminum/40 (1.57)Conventional
Tire size215/70 R15
215/65 R16Conventional

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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

b. Insert seal cutter (special service tool) between oil pan (upper)
and oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
c. Slide seal cutter by tapping on the side of the tool with a ham-
mer.
4. Remove oil strainer.
5. Remove oil pan (upper) with the following procedure:
a. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
b. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected. And locate it aside temporarily with ropes or equivalent
not to disturb the following work. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
c. Remove oil level gauge guide.
d. Remove exhaust front tube and its support. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
e. Set a suitable transmission jack under transaxle and hoist
engine with engine slinger, and then remove center member.
Refer to EM-78, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
f. Remove rear plate cover, and four transaxle joint bolts. Refer to MT-17, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T
models) or AT- 4 1 3 , "
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
g. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Disregard No.12 and 17 when loosening.
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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h. Insert seal cutter (special service tool) between oil pan (upper)
and cylinder block, and slide it by tapping on the side of the tool
with a hammer.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
6. Remove O-rings at front cover side.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object attached.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil pan (upper) with the following procedure:
a. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.

Also remove the old liquid gasket from mating surface of cyl-
inder block.

Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when clean-
ing off old liquid gasket.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with a tube presser
(special service tool: WS39930000) as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
Apply liquid gasket to outside of bolt hole for the positions
shown by arrows.
c. Install new O-rings at front cover side.
d. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
No. 12 and 17 mean double tightening of bolts No. 1 and 2.
NOTE:
Refer to the following for locating bolts.
e. Tighten transaxle joint bolts. Refer to MT-17, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 ,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
f. Install rear plate cover.
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M6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) : No. 18, 19
M8 × 25 mm (0.98 in) : No. 1, 2, 3, 11
M8 × 45 mm (1.77 in) : No. 4, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16
M8 × 100 mm (3.97 in) : No. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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