RECOMMENDED TOOLS: Proper rated floor jack, support stands, and wheel chocks, Ratcheting Socket Wrench with Metric Sockets- 14, 17mm Open End Wrench 14, 17mm, Safety Glasses.  Read more...

The Nissan Xterra, created as tough, essential gear designed to inspire and facilitate outdoor enthusiasts’ activities wherever they go, receives a number of enhancements for the 2009 model year – including a redesigned front end appearance, new Roof-Mounted Off-Road Lights (Off-Road only), new wheel designs, new seat materials and colors (with leather-appointed seats standard on SE models), new trim level content and standard roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection. The changes to the second generation Xterra enhance the differentiation between the four available Xterra models – X, S, Off-Road and SE – making it easier for buyers to determine the exact Xterra model for their particular needs and lifestyles. Optional equipment packages have also been simplified with two packages, Technology Package and X Gear Package, offered for 2009.  Read more...

Dynamic Vehicle Check
Check steering and suspension in all positions to ensure that there is no bind and adequate clearance between all moving, fixed, and heated members. Check operation of clutch, brake system, and park- ing brake. Check operation of transmission and transfer case. Ensure there is full engagement in all gears and 4WD ranges. Check battery connections and electrical component operations. Test-drive vehicle.  Read more...

Look far beyond ordinary 4x4s and you’ll see a true adventure vehicle in a territory all of its own. The new X-TRAIL is more dynamic than ever
with powerful and efficient diesel engines, including a six speed automatic, and a tremendous level of equipment. Two grades are available:
Ac e n TA s e t s new s tandar ds in comfort, technology and styling, providing ever y thing you would expect from a high-class adventure
companion. – TeknA pushes comfort and style for ward, subtly integrating contemporary elegance and intelligence with X-TRAIL’s extreme capabilities. The new X-TRAIL doesn’t just push the boundaries – it easily takes you over them.  Read more...

Steps:
1. Park the vehicle on a level and solid surface
2. Steer the vehicle to the ½ way left allow easier access to the steering components
3. Make sure the engine is off and the parking brake is engaged
a. Manual Transmissions: Place the Stick Shifter in 1st gear
b. Automatic Transmission: Place the Shifter in Park [P]
4. Tire Removal: Removing the Front Passenger Side Tire is not necessary but may make the work area easier to access.
a. If you decide to remove the Passenger front tire and wheel. Secure the Vehicle with the proper rated jack stand and block/chuck a tire.
5. Center Link: Disconnect the Idler arm from the Center Link. (SAVE HARDWARE)
6. Idler Arm Brace/ Idler Shaft Nut (NOTE POSITION OF HARDWARE & SAVE):
a. Remove Idler Shaft Nut
b. Aftermarket Steering Systems Disconnect the Idler arm brace from the frame and the Idler shaft (SAVE HARDWARE)
c. If other Idler arm Brace installed; disconnect the Idler shaft nut
7. Idler arm (NOTE POSITION OF HARDWARE & SAVE)
a. Disconnect the three (3) Idler Arm nuts & remove idler arm assembly:
8. Old bushings:
a. Protect the Finish of the Arm rags or small pieces of wood. Place the idler arm into a vice. You may want to clean the arm with break cleaner to remove old grease and dirt build-up.
b. To remove the old bushings use a drift pin and hammer.
c. Insert Drift pin and locate the bushing edge
d. Alternate hitting the sides of bushing’s inner edge to break it free. You may need to turn the arm and repeat for the 2nd bushing.
9. Clean out the Idler arm off all grease or foreign objects.  Read more...

1. It is highly recommended that an oil and filter change be done before installing new cams. 2. Remove the plug wires, and valve cover from the en- gine. Use caution not to drop anything into the engine. 3. With the parking brake on, and the car out of gear (neutral), rotate the crankshaft clockwise until #1 cylin- der is at TDC (top dead center) with all of it’s valve closed. To insure that this is correct, look at the crank pulley (TDC is the second mark from the left, it will usually be marked with yellow paint). Also check that the cam lobes on #1 cylinder are pointing away from the center of the motor, if they are pointing toward the center, rotate the motor one full rotation clockwise. Again check the crank pulley to see that it is on TDC. 4. Before removing the cam sprockets, the sprocket bolts must be loosened. Using a 24 M.M. (15/16ths“) wrench or socket on the bolt and a 1” open end wrench on the cam hex (in front of the front lobe), break loose but don’t remove the bolts. 5. Carefully mark the chain links that are aligned with the dots on the gears. The dots and the marked links should be exactly the same after installing the new cams (unless JWT adjustable sprockets are used).  Read more...