Repair on a car (manual gearbox RS6F52A) (Nissan X-Trail T31)

Seal and axle shafts

Removal and installation

Removal

1. Remove the front drive shafts. See chapter "Front axle and suspension".

2. Remove the differential seals using a suitable tool.

Caution: Do not damage the gearbox and clutch housings.

Installation

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:

• Press the differential seal into the gearbox and clutch housings using a drift.

Size "A": From -0.5 to 0.5 mm

From the gearbox side: Punch (special tool: ST30720000). From the clutch housing side: Punch (special tool: ST33400001).

Attention:

• Do not reuse the seal.
• Do not tilt the seal when pressing it in.
• Do not damage the gearbox and clutch housings.
• After installation, check the oil level and check for leaks. See above.

Gearbox control lever mechanism

Removal and installation

Removal

1. Remove the air cleaner housing and air duct (inlet). See chapter "Mechanical part of the engine".

2. Remove the battery.

3. Disconnect the connectors (A) and then remove the bracket (1).



4. While squeezing the gear selector cable clamps in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure, disconnect the gear selector cable from the gear selector lever.

5. While squeezing the shift cable clamps in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration, disconnect the shift cable from shift lever A.



6. Pull the gear selector cable clamps in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to disconnect the gear selector cable from the mounting bracket.



7. Pull the shift cable clamps in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to disconnect the shift cable from the mounting bracket.



8. Remove the gear shift knob.

Note: Pull the gear shift knob and remove it.

9. Remove the console trim assembly and center console assembly. Refer to Chapter "Interior and exterior body equipment".



10. Move the gear shift lever to neutral position.

11. While squeezing the gear selector cable clamps in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration, disconnect the gear selector cable from the gear shift mechanism assembly.



12. While squeezing the shift cable clamps in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration, disconnect the shift cable from the shift mechanism assembly.



13. Pull the gear selector cable locks in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to remove the gear selector cable from the gear shift assembly.

14. Pull the shift cable locks in the direction of the arrow as shown in the illustration to remove the shift cable from the shift mechanism assembly.

15. Remove the gear shift mechanism assembly.

16. Remove the heat shield.

17. Remove the bracket.



18. Remove the rubber bushing and remove the gear shift cable and gear selector cable from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:

• Move the gear shift lever to neutral position.
• Securely connect each cable to the gear selector lever and shift lever A.
• Securely attach each cable to the mounting bracket.
• Securely connect each cable to the shift assembly.
• Make sure the rubber bushing tabs are in contact with the floor surface.
• Place the handle onto the gear shift lever, observing the installation direction.

Caution: Do not use the gearshift lever knob again.

Connect the gear selector cable on the gear shift assembly side as follows:

1. Pull the shift cable locks in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to connect the shift cable to the shift mechanism assembly.



2. Slide the lock (1) of the gear selector cable in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure, and pull the stopper (2) of the gear selector cable.



3. Place the gear selector cable end onto the gear shift assembly pin.



4. Insert the lever lock pin (1) or rod (diameter 3 mm) into the gear shift mechanism assembly.

Caution: Perform fine adjustment of the gear selector cable without using the lever lock pin or rod (diameter 3 mm) it is forbidden.

Note: The lever lock pin is not included in the gear shift mechanism kit. Therefore, if the mechanism is not being replaced, stock up on a rod (diameter 3 mm).

5. Make sure that the gearshift lever does not move in the direction of gear selection. If it does, repeat step 3.

6. Move the gear shift lever to the 4th gear position.

7. Press in the stopper (1) of the gear selector cable and move the lock (2) of the gear selector cable in the direction of the arrow.

8. Insert the lever lock pin (1) or rod (diameter 3 mm) from the gear shift mechanism assembly.

9. Move the gearshift lever to all positions and make sure that it does not stick. Otherwise, repeat step 3.

Post-installation check

• Make sure that when you shift the lever towards 1st/2nd gear and towards 5th/6th gear, the shift lever smoothly returns to the neutral position.
• Make sure that the gearshift lever does not stick and is locked in each position when changing gears.

Breather hose

Removal and installation

Removal

When removing, please refer to the pictures above.

Installation

Please refer to the figures above for installation.

Attention:

• Make sure there are no pinched or narrowed areas on the breather hose that may have been caused by bending or bending during installation.
• Insert the hose into the breather tube until the end of the hose rests against the base of the tube.
• Place the breather hose with the paint mark facing up.
• Connect the breather hose to the air cleaner by fully inserting the clamp.

The text was borrowed from here [NissanBook]