Nissan Xterra 2003 Quick Reference Chart
This document provides essential maintenance and repair information for the 2003 Nissan Xterra, covering various specifications and procedures.
General Information and Engine Details
This section outlines general information and specific engine data for the Nissan Xterra.
| Category | Item | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Tune-Up Data (KA24DE) | Engine | KA24DE |
| Classification | Gasoline | |
| Cylinder arrangement | In-line 4 | |
| Displacement | 2,389 cm³ (145.78 cu in) | |
| Bore and stroke | 89 x 96 mm (3.50 x 3.78 in) | |
| Valve arrangement | DOHC | |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Number of piston rings | 2 | |
| Number of main bearings | 1 | |
| Compression ratio | 5 / 9.2 | |
| Cap relief pressure | 78-98 kPa (0.8-1.0, 11-14 psi) | |
| Leakage test pressure | 59 (0.6, 9) psi | |
| Oil drain plug tightening | 157 (1.6, 23) psi | |
| Idle Speed and Ignition Timing (KA24DE) | Base idle speed | 750±50 rpm (No-load) |
| Target idle speed | 800±50 rpm (No-load) | |
| Air conditioner ON | 875 or more rpm | |
| Ignition timing | 20°±2° BTDC | |
| Drive Belt Deflection and Tension (KA24DE) | Generator Deflection | 10 - 12 mm (0.39 - 0.47 in) (Used belt), 8-10 mm (0.31 - 0.39 in) (New belt) |
| Generator Tension | 222.4 N (22.7 kg, 50 lb) (After adjustment), 355.8-444.8 N (36.3-45.4 kg, 80-100 lb) (New belt) | |
| Air conditioner compressor Deflection | 10 - 12 mm (0.39 - 0.47 in) (Used belt), 8-10 mm (0.31 - 0.39 in) (New belt) | |
| Air conditioner compressor Tension | 200.2 N (20.4 kg, 45 lb) (After adjustment), 355.8-444.8 N (36.3-45.4 kg, 80-100 lb) (New belt) | |
| Power steering oil pump Deflection | 10 - 13 mm (0.39 - 0.51 in) (Used belt), 8-10 mm (0.31 - 0.39 in) (New belt) | |
| Power steering oil pump Tension | 222.4 N (22.7 kg, 50 lb) (After adjustment), 355.8-444.8 N (36.3-45.4 kg, 80-100 lb) (New belt) | |
| Spark Plugs (KA24DE) | Make | NGK (Double Platinum Tipped) |
| Standard type | PFR5G-11 | |
| Plug gap | Nominal 1.1 mm (0.043 in) | |
| Tightening specification | 20-29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb) | |
| Wheel Bearing (Front) (KA24DE) | Axial end play | 0 (0) |
| Lock nut tightening torque | 34-39 N·m (3.5-4.0 kg-m, 25 - 29 ft-lb) | |
| Return angle | 45° - 60° | |
| Starting torque (with new seal) | 9.8 - 28.4 N (1.0 - 2.9 kg, 2.2 - 6.4 lb) | |
| Clutch Pedal (KA24DE) | Clearance | 0.1 - 1.0 mm (0.004 - 0.039 in) |
| Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen) (KA24DE) | Camber | -0°05′ to 0°55′ (-0.08° to 0.92°) |
| Caster | 0°06′ to 1°06′ (0.10° to 1.10°) | |
| Kingpin inclination | 8°35′ to 9°35′ (8.58° to 9.58°) | |
| Total toe-in (A-B) | 2 to 4 mm (0.08 to 0.16 in) | |
| Total toe-in angle | 11′ to 20′ (0.18° to 0.33°) | |
| Wheel Turning Angle (KA24DE) | Inside (Full turn) | 31°00′ to 33°00′ |
| Outside (Full turn) | 29°00′ to 31°00′ | |
| Brake (KA24DE) | Front brake model | CL33VD |
| Front pad thickness (wear limit) | 2.0 mm (0.079 in) | |
| Front rotor outer diameter | 283 mm (11.4 in) | |
| Rear brake model | LT30A | |
| Rear lining wear limit | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | |
| Rear drum inner diameter | 295.0 mm (11.61 in) | |
| Master Cylinder Bore Diameter | 25.40 mm (1 in) | |
| Refill Capacities (KA24DE) | Engine oil (with filter) | 3 3/4 qt |
| Engine oil (without filter) | 3 1/2 qt | |
| Cooling system (with reservoir) | 7 3/4 qt (M/T), 7 1/2 qt (A/T) | |
| Manual transmission gear oil (FS5W71C) | 2 1/8 qt | |
| Differential carrier gear oil | 1 3/8 qt | |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 8-3/8 qt | |
| Power steering fluid | 30.4-33.8 fl oz | |
| A/C refrigerant | 1.32 - 1.54 lb | |
| A/C compressor oil | 6.8 fl oz | |
| Engine Tune-Up Data (VG33E/VG33ER) | Engine | VG33E/VG33ER |
| Classification | Gasoline | |
| Cylinder arrangement | V-6 | |
| Displacement | 3,275 cm³ (199.84 cu in) | |
| Bore and stroke | 91.5 x 83 mm (3.602 x 3.27 in) | |
| Valve arrangement | OHC | |
| Firing order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 | |
| Number of piston rings | 2 | |
| Number of main bearings | 4 | |
| Compression ratio | VG33E: 8.9:1, VG33ER: 8.3:1 | |
| Cap relief pressure | 78-98 kPa (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14 psi) | |
| Leakage test pressure | 59 (0.6, 9) psi | |
| Oil drain plug tightening | 29-39 N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 lb-ft) | |
| Idle Speed and Ignition Timing (VG33E) | Base idle speed | 700±50 rpm (No-load) |
| Target idle speed | 750±50 rpm (No-load) | |
| Air conditioner ON | 850 rpm or more | |
| Ignition timing | 10°±2° BTDC | |
| Idle Speed and Ignition Timing (VG33ER) | Base idle speed | 700±50 rpm (No-load) |
| Target idle speed | 750±50 rpm (No-load) | |
| Air conditioner ON | 850 rpm or more | |
| Ignition timing | 10°±2° BTDC | |
| Drive Belt Deflection and Tension (VG33E) | Generator Deflection | 11 mm (0.43 in) (Limit), 7-8 mm (0.24 -0.31 in) (Used belt), 6-7 mm (0.24 - 0.28 in) (New belt) |
| Generator Tension | 226 N (23 kg, 51 lb) (Used belt), 554.1-642.4 N (56.5 - 65.5 kg, 124.6 - 144.4 lb) (After adjustment), 671.8-760.0 N (68.5 - 77.5 kg, 151.0 - 170.9 lb) (New belt) | |
| Air conditioner compressor Deflection | 18 mm (0.71 in) (Limit), 12 - 13 mm (0.47 - 0.51 in) (Used belt), 10.5 - 11.5 mm (0.413 - 0.453 in) (New belt) | |
| Air conditioner compressor Tension | 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb) (Used belt), 495.3-583.5 N (50.5 - 59.5 kg, 111.4 - 131.2 lb) (After adjustment), 603.1-691.4 N (61.5 -70.5 kg, 135.6 - 155.5 lb) (New belt) | |
| Power steering oil pump Deflection | 15 mm (0.59 in) (Limit), 9.5 - 10.5 mm (0.374 - 0.413 in) (Used belt), 8-9 mm (0.31 - 0.35 in) (New belt) | |
| Power steering oil pump Tension | 275 N (28 kg, 62 lb) (Used belt), 554.1-642.4 N (56.5 - 65.5 kg, 124.6 - 144.4 lb) (After adjustment), 671.8-760.0 N (68.5 - 77.5 kg, 151.0 - 170.9 lb) (New belt) | |
| Spark Plugs (VG33E) | Make | NGK (Double Platinum Tipped) |
| Standard type | PFR5G-11 | |
| Plug gap | Nominal 1.1 mm (0.043 in) | |
| Tightening specification | 20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb) | |
| Spark Plugs (VG33ER) | Make | NGK (Double Platinum Tipped) |
| Standard type | PFR5G-11 | |
| Plug gap | Nominal 1.1 mm (0.043 in) | |
| Tightening specification | 20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb) | |
| Wheel Bearing (Front) 2WD Models | Axial end play | 0 (0) |
| Lock nut tightening torque | 34-39 N·m (3.5-4.0 kg-m, 25 - 29 ft-lb) | |
| Return angle | 45° - 60° | |
| Starting torque (with new seal) | 9.8 - 28.4 N (1.0 - 2.9 kg, 2.2 - 6.4 lb) | |
| Starting torque (with used seal) | 9.8 - 23.5 N (1.0 - 2.4 kg, 2.2 - 5.3 lb) | |
| Wheel Bearing (Front) 4WD Models | Lock nut tightening torque | 78 - 98 N·m (8 - 10 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-lb) |
| Retightening torque | 0.5 - 1.5 N·m (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13 in-lb) | |
| Axial end play | 0 (0) | |
| Turning angle | 15° - 30° | |
| Preload at wheel hub bolt | 7.06 - 20.99 N (0.72 - 2.14 kg, 1.59 - 4.72 lb) | |
| Clutch Pedal (VG33E/VG33ER) | Clearance | 0.1 - 1.0 mm (0.004 - 0.039 in) |
| Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen) 2WD Models | Camber | 0°03′ to 1°03′ (0.05° to 1.05°) |
| Caster | 1°40′ to 2°40′ (1.67° to 2.67°) | |
| Kingpin inclination | 10°18′ to 11°18′ (10.30° to 11.30°) | |
| Total toe-in (A-B) | 3 to 5 mm (0.12 to 0.20 in) | |
| Total toe-in angle | 15′ to 25′ (0.25° to 0.42°) | |
| Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen) 4WD Models | Camber | 0°03′ to 1°03′ (0.05° to 1.05°) |
| Caster | 2°04′ to 3°04′ (2.07° to 3.07°) | |
| Kingpin inclination | 10°18′ to 11°18′ (10.30° to 11.30°) | |
| Total toe-in (A-B) | 3 to 5 mm (0.12 to 0.20 in) | |
| Total toe-in angle | 15′ to 25′ (0.25° to 0.42°) | |
| Wheel Turning Angle (VG33E/VG33ER) | Inside (Full turn) | VG33E: 31°00′ to 33°00′; VG33ER: 30°48′ to 32°48′ |
| Outside (Full turn) | VG33E: 29°00′ to 31°00′; VG33ER: 28°42′ to 30°42′ | |
| Brake (VG33E/VG33ER) | Front brake model | CL33VD |
| Front pad thickness (wear limit) | 2.0 mm (0.079 in) | |
| Front rotor outer diameter | 283 mm (11.4 in) | |
| Rear brake model | LT30A | |
| Rear lining wear limit | 1.5 mm (0.059 in) | |
| Rear drum inner diameter | 295.0 mm (11.61 in) | |
| Master Cylinder Bore Diameter | 25.40 mm (1 in) | |
| Refill Capacities (VG33E/VG33ER) | Engine oil (with filter) | 3 1/2 qt |
| Engine oil (without filter) | 3 1/8 qt | |
| Cooling system (without reservoir) | 6 7/8 qt (M/T), 5 5/8 qt (A/T) | |
| Manual transmission gear oil (FS5R30A) | 2 3/8 qt (2WD), 10 3/4 pt (4WD) | |
| Transfer fluid (TX10A) | 3 3/4 pt (Front 4WD), 5 7/8 pt (Rear H233B) | |
| Differential carrier gear oil | 3 3/4 pt | |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 8 3/4 qt (2WD), 9 qt (4WD) | |
| Power steering fluid | 33.8-37.2 fl oz | |
| A/C refrigerant | 1.32 - 1.54 lb | |
| A/C compressor oil | 6.8 fl oz |
Diagnostic Test Values and Limits
This section details test values and limits for various diagnostic tests, primarily for the EVAP system, HO2S (Oxygen Sensors), HO2S HTR (Heated Oxygen Sensors), and EGR system, as specified in Mode 6 of SAE J1979.
| SRT Item | Self-diagnostic test item | DTC | Test value (GST display) | Test limit | Conversion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATALYST | Three way catalyst function | P0420 | TID: 01H, CID: 01H | Max. | 1/128 |
| P0420 | TID: 02H, CID: 81H | Min. | 1 | ||
| EVAP SYSTEM | EVAP control system (Small leak) | P0442 | TID: 05H, CID: 03H | Max. | 1/128mm² |
| P1442 | TID: 05H, CID: 03H | Max. | 1/128mm² | ||
| EVAP control system purge flow monitoring | P0441 | TID: 06H, CID: 83H | Min. | 20mV | |
| EVAP control system (Very small leak) | P0456 | TID: 07H, CID: 03H | Max. | 1/128mm² | |
| P1456 | TID: 07H, CID: 03H | Max. | 1/128mm² | ||
| HO2S | Heated oxygen sensor 1 | P0133 | TID: 09H, CID: 04H | Max. | 16ms |
| P1143 | TID: 0AH, CID: 84H | Min. | 10mV | ||
| P1144 | TID: 0BH, CID: 04H | Max. | 10mV | ||
| P0132 | TID: 0CH, CID: 04H | Max. | 10mV | ||
| P0134 | TID: 0DH, CID: 04H | Max. | 1s | ||
| Heated oxygen sensor 2 | P0139 | TID: 19H, CID: 86H | Min. | 10mV/500ms | |
| P1147 | TID: 1AH, CID: 86H | Min. | 10mV | ||
| P1146 | TID: 1BH, CID: 06H | Max. | 10mV | ||
| P0138 | TID: 1CH, CID: 06H | Max. | 10mV | ||
| HO2S HTR | Heated oxygen sensor 1 heater | P0032 | TID: 29H, CID: 08H | Max. | 20mV |
| P0031 | TID: 2AH, CID: 88H | Min. | 20mV | ||
| Heated oxygen sensor 2 heater | P0038 | TID: 2DH, CID: 0AH | Max. | 20mV | |
| P0037 | TID: 2EH, CID: 8AH | Min. | 20mV | ||
| EGR SYSTEM | EGR function | P0400 | TID: 31H, CID: 8CH | Min. | 1°C |
| P0400 | TID: 32H, CID: 8CH | Min. | 1°C | ||
| P0400 | TID: 33H, CID: 8CH | Min. | 1°C | ||
| P0400 | TID: 34H, CID: 8CH | Min. | 1°C | ||
| P1402 | TID: 35H, CID: 0CH | Max. | 1°C | ||
| EGRC-BPT valve function | P0402 | TID: 36H, CID: 0CH | Max. | 1 count | |
| P0402 | TID: 37H, CID: 8CH | Min. | 1 count |
