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How to replace a oil pump on a 2005 nissan xterra

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Working on 3.3Liter V6 Nissan Xterra, -Ok Take Neg Cable Off Battery,- Set motor to TDC Compression #1 #1 is front right Cylinder, -Remove Timing Belt, -Remove your timing belt tensior pulley, -Ok The Crankshaft Timing Sprocket take and remove outer spacer ring now take spray wd40 ect..behind gear try to get wd40 work between crank and gear i take hammer and gently knock the great back into the pump then i take crow feet and work the gear forward between the oil pump and the rear spacer ring then spray with wd40 and repeat process now if the lip of the spacer rings bends forward take straighten with vice and hammer, -Now time to drain Motor Oil,- Now Go to your right front Frame and remove 3 19mm head nuts off 19mm bolts from Idler Arm, push tires together Toe In, Watch your center link drop now you can began to remove your oil pan,Remove Starter, Remove the left bracket 14mm bolts and the right starter spacer Take Note: 14mm bolt just above the lowest starter bolt remove starter shim spacer, the 10mm bolts rear of oil pan 1/4 extiension and 1/4 10mm scoket -,The Motor mount 14mm nuts will have to be removed from the right mount almost all the way off your left drivers side mount, lift motor gently off right mount about 1 inch off the mount. Ok Remove Oil Pan From The Motor, Take Note 2 12mm head bolts right / left side of oil pump longest goes into alternator bracket, 4 10mm bolts 1 is hidden Lower right side Pump front now your oil pump will be loose to remove off pull forward to front of truck....I find that pouring Lucas engine oil stabalizer into the pump where oil filter mounts and turn pump until prime and take lithium grease and rub inside of front main crank seal..before installing new pump..!!! Take Note: if the crank sprocket gear is Stubborn I have seen Map Gas and i have seen holes drilled into front of gear, then Tapped and 2 bolt puller to remove the Sprocket but keep in mind your going to replace the pump so you can use a little force to get it to move just keep soaking with penatrating oil get it working back and forth....Hope this helps Oh yes Take Note: The converter Bolt Cover Will come out but the Engine - Transmission Spacer plate Will Stay in Place.I have seen tech take cutoff wheel and cut the engine Transmission Spacer Plate Where Starter Sits In And The left Side And Place it back into place where the bellhousing bolts hold it back in place but you should not have to do this..just thought it intersting...Dyi Nissan Xterra 3.3liter V6 Oil Pump R&R......

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SOURCE: Lost directionals in my 2005 Nissan Xterra

check fuses, replace bulbs

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 Nissan Xterra gas gauge reads empty when full of gas.

Sending unit died. can be expencive to replace since most sending units are integral with the fuel pump now. lots of labor too. Better to use the trip odometer till you can afford a day without your car and a $600.00 +labor repair bill.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 14, 2009

SOURCE: how many quarts of oil do I use on a nissan xterra

Newer cars use 10w-30. Buy 6 quartz of oil. After you change the oil. Put in about 4 quarts. Start the engine let run for a few seconds, turn it off, then measure the level with dipstick. Top it to the proper level.

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Barry N Melissa Spring

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  • Posted on Mar 31, 2010

SOURCE: HOW TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP FOR A NISSAN XTERRA


Removal & Installation

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
  3. Drain the fuel tank.
  4. Remove or disconnect the following:

    Negative battery cable Fuel pump module harness connectors Filler hose shield Fuel pressure and return lines Filler hose Vent hose Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) hose Fuel tank skid plate Fuel tank Fuel level sender Fuel pump

To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:

    Fuel pump Fuel level sender. Tighten the screws to 17-23 inch lbs. (2.0-2.5 Nm). Fuel tank. Tighten the bolts to 27-36 ft. lbs. (37-49 Nm). Fuel tank skid plate. Tighten the bolts to 27-36 ft. lbs. (37-49 Nm). EVAP hose Vent hose Filler hose Fuel pressure and return lines Filler hose shield Fuel pump module harness connectors Negative battery cable
  2. Fill the fuel tank.
  3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Feb 06, 2011

SOURCE: At what mileage do you

You replace timing belts only

Now that said, your vehicle has had chain
issues and Nissan only got a new type
from Borg Warner and installed on assy line
starting in Nov 2009

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HOW TO REPLACE A FUEL PUMP FOR A NISSAN XTERRA


Removal & Installation

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
  3. Drain the fuel tank.
  4. Remove or disconnect the following:

    Negative battery cable Fuel pump module harness connectors Filler hose shield Fuel pressure and return lines Filler hose Vent hose Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) hose Fuel tank skid plate Fuel tank Fuel level sender Fuel pump

To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:

    Fuel pump Fuel level sender. Tighten the screws to 17-23 inch lbs. (2.0-2.5 Nm). Fuel tank. Tighten the bolts to 27-36 ft. lbs. (37-49 Nm). Fuel tank skid plate. Tighten the bolts to 27-36 ft. lbs. (37-49 Nm). EVAP hose Vent hose Filler hose Fuel pressure and return lines Filler hose shield Fuel pump module harness connectors Negative battery cable
  2. Fill the fuel tank.
  3. Start the engine and check for leaks.

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2005 Nissan Xterra gas gauge reads empty when full of gas.

Sending unit died. can be expencive to replace since most sending units are integral with the fuel pump now. lots of labor too. Better to use the trip odometer till you can afford a day without your car and a $600.00 +labor repair bill.
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