2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL Install head

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CYLINDER HEAD

NOTE:
Can be removed and installed even when assembled with cylinder head.
4. Remove front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-46, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
5. Remove camshafts. Refer to EM-56, "
CAMSHAFT" .
6. Securely support bottom of cylinder block with a jack or equivalent tool, and release the hoist that was
supporting it.
7. Remove cylinder head loosening bolts in reverse order as
shown in the figure.

Using the following tool, loosen cylinder head bolts.
NOTE:
There are two types of cylinder head bolt because of parallel
manufacture.
8. Remove cylinder head gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with a new one.

If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than
“d2”, use it as “d2” point.
NOTE:
When replacing any cylinder head bolts, it is possible to use them
with mixing flange bolt and bolt with washer.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checked. Refer to EM-110, "
CYLIN-
DER BLOCK DISTORTION" .
1. Wipe off engine oil and remove water scale (like deposit), gasket, sealant, carbon, etc. with a scraper.
CAUTION:
Use utmost care not to allow gasket debris to enter passages for engine oil or water.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measure the distortion in six directions.

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.Bolt with washer
: Hexagonal wrench [size 10 mm (0.39 in)]
Flange bolt
: TORX socket (size E20)
KBIA0058E
Limit (“d1” – “d2”): 0.23 mm (0.0091 in)
SBIA0269E
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC0075E

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INSTALLATION
1. Install cylinder head gasket.
2. Tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order as shown in figure
with the following procedure, and install cylinder head.
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts are re-used, check their outer diame-
ters before installation. Refer to EM-72, "
Cylinder Head
Bolts Outer Diameter" .
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of mounting
bolts.
b. Tighten all bolts.
c. Turn all bolts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
d. Completely loosen.
CAUTION:
In this step, loosen bolts in reverse order of that indicated in the figure.
e. Tighten all bolts.
f. Turn all bolts 75 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
g. Turn all bolts 75 degrees clockwise again (angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using an angle
wrench (special service tool) or protractor. Avoid judgment
by visual inspection without the tool.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-17, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary. : 50 N·m (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb)
: 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
: 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
KBIA0058E
KBIA0059E

EM-74
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CYLINDER HEAD

Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Disassembly and AssemblyEBS00KNR
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
2. Remove spark plug tube, if necessary.

Using pliers, remove it from cylinder head.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage cylinder head.

Do not remove spark plug tube if not necessary. Once removed, spark plug tube cannot be
reused because of deformation.
3. Remove valve lifter.

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
4. Remove valve collet.
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
1. Valve collet 2. Valve spring retainer 3. Valve spring (with valve spring seat)
4. Valve oil seal 5. Valve guide 6. Cylinder head
7. Valve seat 8. Valve (INT) 9. Valve (EXH)
10. Spark plug tube 11. Spark plug
PBIC2629E

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Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment and adapter (special service tool). Remove valve collet
with a magnet hand.
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage valve lifter holes.
5. Remove valve spring retainer and valve spring (with valve spring seat).
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.
6. Push valve stem to combustion chamber side, and remove valve.

Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
7. Remove valve oil seal with a valve oil seal puller (special service
tool).
8. When valve seat must be replaced, refer to EM-79, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" to removal.
9. When valve guide must be replaced, refer to EM-77, "
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" to removal.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install valve guide if removed. Refer to EM-77, "VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT" .
2. Install valve seat if removed. Refer to EM-79, "
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT" .
3. Install valve oil seal.

Install with a valve oil seal drift (special service tool) to match
dimension in the figure.
NOTE:
Dimension “H” is height that measured before installing valve
spring (with valve spring seat).
4. Install valve.

Install larger diameter to intake side.
PBIC1791E
SEM093F
Height “H” : 11.8 - 12.4 mm (0.465 - 0.488 in)
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CYLINDER HEAD

5. Install valve spring (with valve spring seat).

Install smaller pitch (valve spring seat side) to cylinder head
side.

Confirm identification color of valve spring.
6. Install valve spring retainer.
7. Install valve collet.

Compress valve spring with a valve spring compressor,
attachment and adapter (special service tool). Install valve
collet with a magnet hand.
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage valve lifter
holes.

Tap valve stem edge lightly with a plastic hammer after instal-
lation to check its installed condition.
8. Install valve lifter.
9. Install spark plug tube if removed.

Press-fit it into cylinder head with the following procedure:
a. Remove old thread locking sealant from cylinder head side
installation hole.
b. Apply thread locking sealant all round on spark plug tube within
approximately 12 mm (0.47 in) width from edge of spark plug
tube on the press-fit side.
Use Genuine Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent.
c. Using a drift, press-fit spark plug tube so that height is as same
as “H” shown in figure.
CAUTION:

When press-fitting, be careful not to deform spark plug tube.

After press-fitting, wipe off any protruding thread locking sealant on top surface of cylinder
head.
10. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).Intake : Blue
Exhaust : Yellow
PBIC0525E
PBIC1791E
Standard press-fit height “H”:
41.2 - 42.2 mm (1.622 - 1.661 in)
PBIC2636E

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CYLINDER HEAD

5. Using valve seat cutter set (commercial service tool) or valve
seat grinder, finish valve seat to the specified dimensions. For
dimensions, refer to EM-121, "
Va l v e S e a t" .
CAUTION:
When using valve seat cutter, firmly grip the cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with the cutter or cutting many different times
may result in stage valve seat.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact. Refer to EM-79, "
VALVE SEAT CONTACT" .
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS

Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the
spring. Measure the maximum clearance between the top of
valve spring and try square.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.

If it exceeds the limit, replace valve spring (with valve spring
seat).
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD

Check valve spring pressure with valve spring seat installed at
the specified spring height.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.
Standard:

If the installation load or load with valve open is out of the standard, replace valve spring (with valve spring
seat).
SEM934C
Limit: 1.9 mm (0.075 in)
PBIC0080E
SEM113
Items Intake Exhaust
Free height 44.84 - 45.34 mm (1.7654 - 1.7850 in) 45.28 - 45.78 mm (1.7827 - 1.8024 in)
Installation height 35.30 mm (1.390 in) 35.30 mm (1.390 in)
Installation load 151 - 175 N (15.4 - 17.8 kg, 34 - 39 lb) 151 - 175 N (15.4 - 17.8 kg, 34 - 39 lb)
Height during valve open 24.94 mm (0.9819 in) 26.39 mm (1.0390 in)
Load with valve open 358 - 408 N (36.5 - 41.6 kg, 80 - 92 lb) 325 - 371 N (33.1 - 37.8 kg, 73 - 83 lb)
Identification color Blue Yellow

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
Outline
Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle downward. Separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-12, "HOOD" .
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-562,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when the engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
4. Remove the following parts.

LH and RH undercovers

Front road wheels and tyres

Battery; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-13, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect fuel feed hoses, and plug them to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-34, "FUEL INJEC-
TOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
2. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-23,
"THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
3. Disconnect clutch operating cylinder from transaxle, and move it aside. Refer to CL-12, "
OPERATING
CYLINDER" .
4. Disconnect shift and select cable from transaxle. Refer to MT-16, "
CONTROL LINKAGE" .
5. Disconnect B terminal harness of starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
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" .
3. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to MT-19, "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-46, "
WHEEL SEN-
SORS" .
4. Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on the
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to BR-27, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
5. Remove LH and RH drive shafts from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-11, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
Removal
1. Install engine slingers into front-left of cylinder head and rear-right of cylinder head.

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD) or EC-562,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-9, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
4. Remove the following parts.

LH and RH undercovers

Front road wheels and tyres

Battery; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; Refer to EM-16, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-13, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly; Refer to CO-12, "RADIATOR" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
6. 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-34, "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-12,
"OPERATING CYLINDER" .
5. Disconnect shift and select cable from transaxle (M/T models). Refer to MT-16, "
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-11, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between vehicle and engine. Refer to PS-37, "
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-27, "
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-19, "
TRAN-
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-46, "
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.