2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL wdrive

GI-6
PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

Do not use home heating oil, gasoline or other alternate fuels in your diesel engine. The use of
those can cause engine damage.

Do not use summer fuel at temperatures below –7°C (20°F). The cold temperatures will cause wax
to form in the fuel. As a result, it may prevent the engine from running smoothly.

Do not add gasoline or other alternate fuels to diesel fuel.
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control SystemEAS000FT

Before connecting or disconnecting any harness connector for
the multiport fuel injection system or ECM:
Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Otherwise, there may be damage to ECM.

Before disconnecting pressurized fuel line from fuel pump to
injectors, be sure to release fuel pressure.

Be careful not to jar components such as ECM and mass air
flow sensor.
Precautions for Turbocharger (If Equipped)EAS000FU
The turbocharger turbine revolves at extremely high speeds and
becomes very hot. Therefore, it is essential to maintain a clean sup-
ply of oil flowing through the turbocharger and to follow all required
maintenance instructions and operating procedures.

Always use the recommended oil. Follow the instructions for
proper time to change the oil and proper oil level.

Avoid accelerating engine to a high rpm immediately after start-
ing.

If engine had been operating at high rpm for an extended period
of time, let it idle for a few minutes prior to shutting if off.
Precautions for HosesEAS000FV
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

To prevent damage to rubber hose, do not pry off rubber hose
with tapered tool or screwdriver.

To reinstall the rubber hose securely, make sure that hose inser-
tion length and orientation is correct. (If tube is equipped with
hose stopper, insert rubber hose into tube until it butts up
against hose stopper.)
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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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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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INSTALLATION
1. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto-tensioner pul-
ley, move the wrench handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes
off.
2. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter such as short-length screwdriver into the hole of
retaining boss to fix drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
3. Hook drive belt onto all pulleys except for water pump, and then onto water pump pulley finally.
CAUTION:
Confirm belt is completely set to pulleys.
4. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.
5. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
6. Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator is within the range of possible use. Refer to EM-13, "
Checking
Drive Belts" .
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-TensionerEBS00KNA
REMOVAL
1. Remove splash guard on RH undercover.
2. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
When installing drive belt auto-tensioner, be careful not to damage water pump pulley.
1. Drive belt auto-tensioner 2. Water pump pulley
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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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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Precautions For Liquid GasketEBS00ODW
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET

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

In areas where the seal cutter (special service tool) is difficult to
use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap (1) the seal cutter where
the liquid gasket is applied. Use a plastic hammer to slide the
seal cutter (2) by tapping on the side.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason a tool such as a flat-blade
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 the 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. If specified, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the instruction in this 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 after the installation.

After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
the engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are instructions in this manual, observe them.
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

a. Insert the Seal cutter (special service tool) between oil pan
upper and oil pan lower.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage aluminum mating surface.

Do not insert screwdriver, or oil pan flange will be
deformed.
b. Slide the Seal cutter by tapping on the side of the Seal cutter
with a hammer.
c. Remove oil pan lower.
5. Remove A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-131, "
Tension Adjustment" .
6. Remove A/C compressor and bracket. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
7. Remove front exhaust tube and its support. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
8. Remove crankshaft position sensor from transaxle.
CAUTION:

Avoid impacts such as a dropping.

Do not disassemble.

Keep it away from metal particles.

Do not place sensor close to magnetic materials.
9. Set a suitable transmission jack under transaxle and hoist
engine with engine slinger. Refer to EM-208, "
Removal and
Installation" .
10. Remove center member. Refer to EM-208, "
ENGINE ASSEM-
BLY" .
11. Remove rear plate cover and transaxle joint bolts.
12. Remove catalyst and catalyst rear diffuser. Refer to EM-139,
"Removal and Installation" .
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13. Loosen bolts in reverse order of illustration to remove oil pan
upper.
14. Remove oil pan upper.

Insert the Seal cutter (special service tool) between oil pan
upper and cylinder block. Slide the Seal cutter by tapping on
the side of the Seal cutter with a hammer. Remove oil pan
upper.

Be careful not to damage aluminum mating surface.

Do not insert screwdriver, or oil pan flange will be
deformed.
15. Remove oil strainer.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object attached.
INSTALLATION
1. Install oil strainer.
2. Install oil pan upper with the following procedure.
a. Use the scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating sur-
faces.

Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of cyl-
inder block, rear chain case and oil pan lower.

Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt hole and thread.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
(special service tool: WS39930000) to areas shown in the fig-
ure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:

At the 8 bolt holes marked , liquid gasket should be
applied outside holes.

Be sure liquid gasket is 3.5 to 4.5 mm (0.138 to 0.177 in)
or 4.5 to 5.5 mm (0.177 to 0.217 in) wide. (Be careful that
the diameter of the silicon bead is different around the
front.)

Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c. Install oil pan upper.
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