Nissan Xterra. Instruction — part 443

FOREWORD

This instruction contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2014

XTERRA NAM.

In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,

this instruction should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the

PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting

any repair task.

All information in this instruction is based on the latest product information

at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-

cations and methods at any time without notice.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of

the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.

The service methods in this Instruction are described in such a

manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.

Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician

and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service

procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended

by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal

safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.

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Nissan North America, Inc.
Technical Service Information
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2014

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Engine Tune-up Data

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVE BELT

SPARK PLUG

Cylinder arrangement

V-6

Displacement cm

3

(cu in)

3,954 (241.30)

Bore and stroke mm (in)

95.5

× 92.0 (3.76 × 3.622)

Valve arrangement

DOHC

Firing order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Number of piston rings

Compression

2

Oil

1

Number of main bearings

4

Compression ratio

9.7

Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm

2

, psi)/300 rpm

Standard

1,275 (13.0, 185)

Minimum

981 (10.0, 142)

Differential limit between cylinders

98 (1.0, 14)

Cylinder number

Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)

Unit: degree

a

b

c

d

e

f

244

240

−4

64

6

58

SEM713A

PBIC0187E

Tension of drive belts

Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner

QUICK REFERENCE CHART: XTERRA

2014

*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)*6

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*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 35

° 26′ (35.43°)

*3: Target value 31

° 22′ (31.37°)

*4: Target value 35

° 40′ (35.67°)

*5: Target value 31

° 54′ (31.90°)

*6: Some vehicles may be equipped with straight (non-adjustable) lower link bolts and washers. In order to adjust camber and caster on
these vehicles, first replace the lower link bolts and washers with adjustable (cam) bolts and washers.

Make

NGK

Standard type*

DILFR5A-11

Gap (nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Drive type

2WD

4WD

Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

-0

° 30′ (-0.50°)

-0

° 15′ (-0.25°)

Nominal

0

° 15′ (0.25°)

0

° 30′ (0.50°)

Maximum

1

° 0′ (1.00°)

1

° 15′ (1.25°)

Cross camber

0

° 45′ (0.75°) or less

0

° 45′ (0.75°) or less

Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

2

° 15′ (2.25°)

2

° 0′ (2.00°)

Nominal

3

° 0′ (3.00°)

2

° 45′ (2.75°)

Maximum

3

° 45′ (3.75°)

3

° 30′ (3.50°)

Cross caster

0

° 45′ (0.75°) or less

0

° 45′ (0.75°) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Nominal

13

° 0′ (13.00°)

12

° 45′ (12.75°)

Total toe-in

Distance

Minimum

In 1.2 mm (In 0.05 in)

In 1.2 mm (In 0.05 in)

Nominal

In 3.2 mm (0.12 in)

In 3.2 mm (0.12 in)

Maximum

In 5.2 mm (0.20 in)

In 5.2 mm (0.20 in)

Angle
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

In 0

° 4′ 48″ (In 0.08°)

In 0

° 4′ 48″ (In 0.08°)

Nominal

In 0

° 14′ 24″ (In 0.24°)

In 0

° 14′ 24″ (In 0.24°)

Maximum

In 0

° 24′ (In 0.40°)

In 0

° 24′ (In 0.40°)

Wheel turning angle (full turn)

Inside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

33

° 26′ – 35° 26′ *

2

(33.43

° – 35.43°)

33

° 40′ – 35° 40′ *

4

(33.67

° – 35.67°)

Outside
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

29

° 22′ – 31° 22′ *

3

(29.37

° – 31.37°)

29

° 54′ – 31° 54′ *

5

(29.90

° – 31.90°)

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