2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL transaxle

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in appropriate position.
3. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of engine and transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist
tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
4. Remove RH engine mounting insulator.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove mounting bolts at front end of center member.
7. Remove front suspension member mounting bolts and nuts.
Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
8. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer assembly with front suspension member and center member from
vehicle downward by carefully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:

During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.

If necessary, support vehicle by setting a jack or equivalent tool at the rear.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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9. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Move it aside on front suspension
member. Refer to PS-37, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
10. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove front suspension mem-
ber and center member.
11. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-23, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
12. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to MT-19, "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 4 1 3 ,
"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" (A/T models).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting
insulator.

When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to figure of components. Refer to EM-85, "
Removal and Installation (4WD Models)" .

Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting bolts and nuts.
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.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.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 —

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DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine, transaxle and transfer (4WD models) assembly from vehicle, and separate transaxle and
transfer (4WD models) assembly from engine. Refer to EM-81, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Mount engine on an engine stand with the following procedure:
a. Remove oil cooler with oil cooler bracket on right side of cylinder block. Refer to LU-11, "
OIL COOLER" .
b. Install engine sub-attachment (special service tool) to right side
of cylinder block.

Do not use bolt hole at the upper right looking from bolt inser-
tion side as shown in the figure.

Machine a bolt hole at the lower right of the engine sub-
attachment looking from bolt insertion side as shown in the
figure.
c. Lift engine, and mount it onto the engine stand (special service
tool).
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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 drive plate (A/T
models) removed.
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
4. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug from inside of
engine.
5. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-70, "
CYLINDER HEAD" .
6. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle knock sensor avoiding shocks.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:

Avoid impacts such as a dropping.

Do not disassemble.

Keep it away from metal particles.

Do not place sensor in a location where it is exposed to
magnetism.
8. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (M/T models). Refer to CL-16, "
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER
AND FLYWHEEL" .
9. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models).

Secure crankshaft with a stopper plate, and remove mounting
bolts.

Using the following TORX socket, loosen mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage contact surface for clutch disc of
flywheel (M/T models).
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Flywheel (M/T models)
: size T55 (commercial service tool)
Drive plate (A/T models)
: size E20
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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 noise is normal.
10. Remove pilot converter using pilot bushing puller (special ser-
vice tool) or suitable tool. (A/T models)
NOTE:
M/T models have no pilot bushing.
11. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly with the following procedure:

Before removing piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer
to EM-107, "
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
a. Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
b. Remove connecting rod cap.
c. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push piston and connect-
ing rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall, resulting from
an interference of the connecting rod big end.
12. Remove connecting rod bearings.
CAUTION:
When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
13. Remove piston rings form piston.

Use a piston ring expander (commercial service tool).
CAUTION:

When removing piston rings, be careful not to damage
the piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding
them excessively.
14. Remove piston from connecting rod with the following procedure:
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FLYWHEEL DEFLECTION (M/T MODELS)

Measure the deflection of flywheel contact surface to clutch with
a dial indicator.

Measure the deflection at 210 mm (8.27 in) dia.

If measured value is out of the standard, replace flywheel.
CAUTION:
When measuring, keep magnetic fields (such as dial indicator
stand) away from signal plate of the rear end of crankshaft.
MOVEMENT AMOUNT OF FLYWHEEL (M/T MODELS)
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble double mass flywheel.
Movement Amount of Thrust (Fore-and-Aft) Direction

Measure the movement amount of thrust (fore-and-aft) direction when 100 N (10.2 kg, 22 lb) force is
added at the portion of 125 mm (4.92 in) radius from the center of flywheel.

If measured value is out of the standard, replace flywheel.
Movement Amount in Radial (Rotation) Direction
Check the movement amount of radial (rotation) direction with the following procedure:
1. Install a bolt to clutch cover mounting hole, and place a torque wrench on the extended line of the flywheel
center line.

Tighten bolt at a force of 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb) to keep it from loosening.
2. Put a mating mark on circumferences of the two flywheel
masses without applying any load (Measurement standard
points).
3. Apply a force of 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb) in each direction,
and mark the movement amount on the mass on the transaxle
side.
4. Measure the dimensions of movement amounts “A” and “B” on
circumference of the flywheel on the transaxle side.

If measured value is out of the standard, replace flywheel.Standard : 0.45 mm (0.0177 in) or less.
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Standard : 1.3 mm (0.051 in) or less
Standard: 28.3 mm (1.114 in) or less.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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CONNECTING ROD BEARING
Undersize
Unit: mm (in)
Bearing Oil Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
Tightening TorqueEBS00KNY
Unit: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)*2
Grade number Thickness mm (in) Identification color
0 1.495 - 1.499 (0.0589 - 0.0590) Black
1 1.499 - 1.503 (0.0590 - 0.0592) Brown
2 1.503 - 1.507 (0.0592 - 0.0593) Green
3 1.507 - 1.511(0.0593 - 0.0595) Yellow
Item Thickness Crank pin journal diameter
US 0.25 (0.0098) 1.624 - 1.632 (0.0639 - 0.0643) Grind so that bearing clearance is the specified value.
Connecting rod bearing oil clearanceStandard 0.028 - 0.045 (0.0011 - 0.0018)
Limit 0.10 (0.0039)
*1: Parts to be tightened in particular orders.
1)-: Order of tightening when tightening two or more times separately.
Drive belt auto-tensioner 21.6 (2.2, 16)
Mass air flow sensor
3.8 (0.39, 34) *
2
Resonator
3.8 (0.39, 34)*2
Air cleaner case lower
3.8 (0.39, 34)*2
*1 Intake manifold19.6 (2.0, 14)
Intake manifold collector (QR25DE) 19.6 (2.0, 14)
Intake manifold support (QR20DE) 19.6 (2.0, 14)
Intake manifold support (QR25DE) M6 bolt
8.83 (0.90, 78) *
2
M10 bolt 46.6 (4.8, 34)
Intake manifold rear support (QR25DE) 19.6 (2.0, 14)
Electric throttle control actuator
8.43 (0.86, 75) *
2
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve
5.1 (0.52, 45) *2
*1 Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly 41.7 (4.3, 31)
Exhaust manifold covers (upper and lower)
5.8 (0.59, 51) *
2
Three way catalyst cover
5.8 (0.59, 51) *2
Heated oxygen sensor 1 45 (4.6, 33)
Heated oxygen sensor 2 45 (4.6, 33)
*1 Oil pan upper M6 bolt
8.8 (0.90, 78) *
2
M8 bolt 21.6 (2.2, 16)
Oil pan upper to transaxle joint bolts 42.7 (4.4, 31)
*1 Oil pan lower
6.9 (0.70, 61) *
2
Oil pan drain plug34.3 (3.5, 25)
Rear plate cover
6.9 (0.70, 61) *
2
Oil level gauge guide 21.6 (2.2, 16)

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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER

b. 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.
c. Slide the seal cutter by tapping on the side of the seal cutter with
a hammer.
d. Remove oil pan lower.
4. Remove A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-140, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
5. Remove A/C compressor and bracket. Refer to ATC-144, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
6. Remove front exhaust tube and its support. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
7. 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.
8. Set a suitable transmission jack under transaxle and hoist
engine with engine slinger. Refer to EM-222, "
ENGINE ASSEM-
BLY" .
9. Remove center member. Refer to EM-222, "
ENGINE ASSEM-
BLY" .
10. Remove rear plate cover and transaxle joint bolts.
11. Remove catalyst and catalyst rear diffuser. Refer to EM-149,
"Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove oil strainer.
13. Remove oil pan upper as follows:
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