QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

Edition: February 2005

Revision: February 2006
Publication No. SM5E-1N50U2
A GENERAL INFORMATION
B ENGINE
GI
EM
General Information
Engine Mechanical A
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO
EC
Engine Cooling System
Engine Control System
B
FL
EX
Fuel System
Exhaust System C
ACC Accelerator Control System
C TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE
CL
MT
Clutch
Manual Transmission
D
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
AT
TF
Automatic Transmission
Transfer E
PR Propeller Shaft
FFD
RFD
Front Final Drive
Rear Final Drive
F
FAX Front Axle

E SUSPENSION
RAX
FSU
Rear Axle
Front Suspension
G
RSU
WT
Rear Suspension
Road Wheels & Tires
H
F BRAKES BR Brake System
PB
BRC
Parking Brake System
Brake Control System
I
G STEERING
H RESTRAINTS
PS
SB
Power Steering System
Seat Belts J
SRS Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
I BODY BL
GW
Body, Lock & Security System
Glasses, Window System & Mirrors
K
EI
IP
Exterior & Interior
Instrument Panel
L
SE Seat
J AIR CONDITIONER
K ELECTRICAL
MTC
SC
Manual Air Conditioner
Starting & Charging System
M
LT Lighting System
DI Driver Information System
WW Wiper, Washer & Horn
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio Visual & Telephone System
ACS Auto Cruise Control System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
L MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
M INDEX IDX Alphabetical Index

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 FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedures for the
2005 NISSAN Xterra.

In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual 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 manual 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 Service Manual 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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Engine Tune-Up Data ELS001KR

Cylinder arrangement V-6

3
Displacement 3,954 cm (241.30 in3 )
Bore and stroke 95.5 × 92.0 mm (3.76 × 3.622 in)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Compression 2
Number of piston rings
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 9.7:1

Standard 1,275 kPa (13.0 kg/cm2 , 185 psi) / 300

rpm
Compression pressure
Minimum 981 kPa (10.0 kg/cm2 , 142 psi) / 300 rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 98 kPa (1.0 kg/cm2 , 14 psi) / 300 rpm

Cylinder number

SEM713A

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

PBIC0187E

Unit: degree
a b c d e f
244° 240° −4° 64° 6° 58°
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Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Tension of drive belt Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner

Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)

Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1 )*6 ELS001KS

Drive type 2WD 4WD

Minimum -0° 30′ (-0.50°) -0° 15′ (-0.25°)

Camber Nominal 0° 15′ (0.25°) 0° 30′ (0.50°)

Degree minute (decimal degree) Maximum 1° 00′ (1.00°) 1° 15′ (1.25°)
Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Minimum 2° 00′ (2.00°) 1° 45′ (1.75°)

Caster Nominal 2° 45′ (2.75°) 2° 30′ (2.50°)

Degree minute (decimal degree) Maximum 3° 30′ (3.50°) 3° 15′ (3.25)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Nominal 13° 0′ (13.00°) 12° 45′ (12.75°)
Degree minute (decimal degree)

SFA234AC

3.0 mm (0.12 in) 3.0 mm (0.12 in)

Distance (A − B) 4.0 mm (0.16 in) 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
5.0 mm (0.20 in) 5.0 mm (0.20 in)
Total toe-in
0° 7′ (0.12°) 0° 7′ (0.12°)
Angle (left wheel or right wheel)
0° 9′ (0.15°) 0° 9′ (0.15°)
Degree minute (decimal degree)
0° 11′ (0.18°) 0° 11′ (0.18°)
2
Inside 33° 27′ – 35° 27′ * 33° 41′ – 35° 41′ *4
Degree minute (decimal degree) (33.45° – 35.45°) (33.68° – 35.68°)
Wheel turning angle (full turn)
Outside 29° 25′ – 31° 25′ *3 29° 57′ – 31° 57′ *5
Degree minute (decimal degree) (29.42° – 31.42°) (29.95° – 31.95°)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 35° 27′ (35.45°)
*3: Target value 31° 25′ (31.42°)
*4: Target value 35° 41′ (35.68°)
*5: Target value 31° 57′ (31.95°)
*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.
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Brake ELS001KU

Unit: mm (in)
Front brake Brake model CLZ33VB
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 296 × 28 (11.654 × 1.102)
Pad Length × width × thickness 111.0 × 73.5 × 10.0 (4.73 × 2.894 × 0.394)
Cylinder bore diameter 46.4 (1.83)
Rear brake Brake model CLZ14VB
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 286 × 18.0 (11.260 × 0.709)
Pad Length × width × thickness 83.0 × 33.0 × 11.0 (3.268 × 1.299 × 0.433)
Cylinder bore diameter 38.1 (1.50)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model C215T

Diaphragm diameter 215 (8.46)

Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent,

Recommended brake fluid
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)

Disc Brake - Repair Limits ELS001KV

FRONT DISC BRAKE

Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CLZ33VB
Standard thickness (new) 10.0 (0.394)
Brake pad
Repair limit thickness 2.0 (0.079)
Standard thickness (new) 28.0 (1.102)
Repair limit thickness 26.0 (1.024)
Disc rotor
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 (0.0006)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 (0.0020)

REAR DISC BRAKE

Brake model CLZ14VB
Standard thickness (new) 11.0 mm (0.433 in)
Brake pad
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Standard thickness (new) 18.0 mm (0.709 in)
Repair limit thickness 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Disc rotor
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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Brake Pedal ELS001KW

Unit: mm (in)

WFIA0160E

Free height "H" 182.1 - 192.1 (7.17 - 7.56)

Depressed pedal height ("D" [under a force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) with engine running] 105 - 115 (4.13 - 4.53)
Clearance between pedal stopper and threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD switch
0.74 - 1.96 (0.029 - 0.077)
"C1 " or “C2 ”
Pedal play "A" 3 - 11 (0.12 - 0.43)

Refill Capacities ELS001KX

Capacity (Approximate)
Description
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 80 21 1/8 gal 17 5/8 gal

Engine oil With oil filter change 5.1 5 3/8 qt 4 1/2 qt

Drain and refill Without oil filter change 5 1/8 qt 4 1/4 qt
4.8
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.3 6 5/8 qt 5 1/2 qt

Cooling system With reservoir at MAX level 10.2 2 3/4 gal 2 1/4 gal

Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.3 10 7/8 qt 9 1/8 qt

Manual transmission fluid (MTF) 2WD4WD 3.98 4 1/4 qt 3 1/2 qt

(6 M/T model) 4WD 4 3/8 qt 3 5/8 qt
4.18
C200 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Rear final drive oil
M226 2.01 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt

Transfer fluid TX15B 2.0 2 1/8 qt 1 3/4 qt

Front final drive oil 0.85 1 3/4 pt 1 1/2 pt

Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt

Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal

A/C system refrigerant 0.70 ± 0.05 kg 1.54 ± 0.11 lb 1.54 ± 0.11 lb
A/C system lubricant 180 m 6.1 fl oz 6.3 fl oz