2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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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

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NOTE:
The flywheel, two block construction, allows movement in response to transaxle side pressure, or when
twisted in its rotational direction. Therefore, some amount of n

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a. Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring.
b. Heat piston to 60 to 70°C (140 to 158°F) with a industrial use
drier or equivalent.
c. Push out

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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 be

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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

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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 proce

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Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the oil
holes and the cylinder number on connecting rod are posi-
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Using a piston ring compressor (special service tool) or suit-
able tool, install piston with the front mark on the piston head
facing the front of the engine. 
CAUTION:
B