2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 seats

NJMA0036
Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

ENGINE MECHANICAL
SECTION
EM
CONTENTS
QG
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................4
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening .............................4
Liquid Gasket Application Procedure ..........................4
PREPARATION...............................................................5
Special Service Tools ..................................................5
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................7
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................9
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .........................9
OUTER COMPONENT PARTS..................................... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................... 11
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSURE....14
DRIVE BELTS................................................................15
Checking ....................................................................15
AIR CLEANER...............................................................17
Cleaning and Changing .............................................17
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE...........................................17
SPARK PLUG................................................................18
Checking and Changing ............................................18
OIL PAN.........................................................................19
Components...............................................................19
Removal .....................................................................19
Installation ..................................................................20
TIMING CHAIN..............................................................22
Components...............................................................22
Removal .....................................................................23
Inspection...................................................................26
Installation ..................................................................27
OIL SEAL.......................................................................31
Replacement ..............................................................31
VALVE OIL SEAL.....................................................31
FRONT OIL SEAL....................................................31
REAR OIL SEAL......................................................32
CYLINDER HEAD..........................................................33
Components...............................................................33
Removal .....................................................................34
Disassembly...............................................................36Inspection...................................................................36
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION...............................36
CAMSHAFT VISUAL CHECK....................................36
CAMSHAFT RUNOUT..............................................37
CAMSHAFT CAM HEIGHT.......................................37
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL CLEARANCE........................37
CAMSHAFT END PLAY............................................38
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RUNOUT...........................38
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE....................................38
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT................................39
VALVE SEATS.........................................................40
REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTS....40
VALVE DIMENSIONS...............................................41
VALVE SPRING.......................................................41
VALVE LIFTER AND VALVE SHIM............................41
Valve Clearance.........................................................42
CHECKING.............................................................42
ADJUSTING............................................................43
Assembly ...................................................................45
Installation ..................................................................45
ENGINE ASSEMBLY.....................................................49
Removal and Installation ...........................................49
REMOVAL...............................................................50
INSTALLATION........................................................51
CYLINDER BLOCK.......................................................52
Components...............................................................52
Removal and Installation ...........................................53
Disassembly...............................................................53
PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT....................................53
Inspection...................................................................54
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE..................54
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE............................54
PISTON RING END GAP..........................................54
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION...............55
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION AND WEAR...........55
PISTON-TO-BORE CLEARANCE..............................56
CRANKSHAFT.........................................................57
BEARING CLEARANCE...........................................57
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING CLEARANCE
(SMALL END)
..........................................................59

CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION.............................121
CAMSHAFT VISUAL CHECK..................................122
CAMSHAFT RUNOUT............................................122
CAMSHAFT CAM HEIGHT.....................................122
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL CLEARANCE......................122
CAMSHAFT END PLAY..........................................123
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RUNOUT.........................123
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE..................................123
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT..............................124
VALVE SEATS.......................................................125
REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTS..125
VALVE DIMENSIONS.............................................127
VALVE SPRING.....................................................127
VALVE LIFTER......................................................127
Assembly .................................................................128
Installation ................................................................129
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SELECTION.................129
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT DEFORMATION CHECK...130
CYLINDER HEAD-TO-BLOCK DIFFERENCE
CHECK
.................................................................130
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION ON REAR CHAIN
CASE
....................................................................130
CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION..........................131
GLOW PLUG INSTALLATION.................................131
CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION...................................131
Valve Clearance.......................................................132
CHECKING...........................................................132
ADJUSTING..........................................................133
ENGINE ASSEMBLY...................................................136
Removal and Installation .........................................136
REMOVAL.............................................................137
INSTALLATION......................................................138
CYLINDER BLOCK.....................................................139
Components.............................................................139
Removal and Installation .........................................140
Disassembly.............................................................140
PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT..................................140
Inspection.................................................................143
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY.....................................143
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE.................143
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE................144
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE..........................144
PISTON RING END GAP........................................145
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION.............145
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION AND WEAR.........145
PISTON-TO-BORE CLEARANCE............................146
CRANKSHAFT.......................................................148
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER........148
BEARING CLEARANCE.........................................148
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT...........................152
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT DEFORMATION...........152
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING CLEARANCE
(SMALL END)
........................................................152
CONNECTING ROD BOLT DEFORMATION............153
FLYWHEEL RUNOUT............................................153
OIL JET................................................................153
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE.........................................154
Assembly .................................................................154
PISTON................................................................154
CRANKSHAFT.......................................................154
REPLACEMENT OF PILOT BUSHING.....................157
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).......159
General Specifications .............................................159
Compression Pressure ............................................159
Belt Deflection..........................................................159
Cylinder Head ..........................................................159
Valve ........................................................................160
VALVE..................................................................160
VALVE CLEARANCE..............................................160
AVAILABLE SHIMS................................................160
VALVE SPRING.....................................................161
VALVE LIFTER......................................................162
VALVE GUIDE.......................................................162
Valve Seat................................................................163
Camshaft and Camshaft Bearing ............................165
Cylinder Block ..........................................................166
Piston, Piston Ring and Piston Pin .........................167
AVAILABLE PISTON..............................................167
PISTON RING.......................................................167
PISTON PIN..........................................................167
Connecting Rod .......................................................168
Crankshaft................................................................168
Available Main Bearing ............................................169
UNDERSIZE..........................................................169
Available Connecting Rod Bearing..........................169
CONNECTING ROD BEARING...............................169
UNDERSIZE..........................................................169
Miscellaneous Components.....................................169
BEARING CLEARANCE.........................................170
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
EM-3

CAUTION:
+After removing timing chain, do not turn crankshaft and
camshaft separately, or valves will strike piston heads.
+When installing chain tensioner, oil seats, or other sliding
parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new engine oil.
+Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces
when installing camshaft sprocket and crankshaft pulley.
+When removing oil pump assembly, remove camshaft
position sensor (PHASE), then remove timing chain from
engine.
+Be careful not to damage sensor edges.
SEM869F
RemovalNJEM01051. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
Be careful not to spill coolant on drive belts.
2. Remove reservoir tank.
3. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-38, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
4. Remove the following belts.
+Power steering pump drive belt
+Alternator drive belt
5. Remove front right-side wheel.
6. Remove front/right splash undercover.
7. Remove front exhaust tube.
SEM870F
8. Remove vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, and so on.
9. Remove ignition coils.
10. Remove spark plugs.
SEM102G
11. Remove rocker cover bolts in numerical order as shown in the
figure.
TIMING CHAINQG
Components (Cont'd)
EM-23

SEM932C
5. Ream valve guide.
Finished size:
Intake & Exhaust
5.500 - 5.515 mm (0.2165 - 0.2171 in)
SEM934C
VALVE SEATSNJEM0019S10Check valve seats for pitting at contact surface. Resurface or
replace if excessively worn.
+Before repairing valve seats, check valve and valve guide
for wear. If they have worn, replace them. Then correct
valve seat.
+Use both hands to cut uniformly.
SEM795A
REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTSNJEM0019S111. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Set machine depth stop so
that boring cannot contact the bottom face of seat recess in
cylinder head.
2. Ream cylinder head recess.
Reaming bore for service valve seat
Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]:
Refer to SDS, EM-70.
Use the valve guide center for reaming to ensure valve seat
will have the correct fit.
SEM008A
3. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130ÉC (230 to 266ÉF).
4. Press fit valve seat until it seats on the bottom.
SEM892B
5. Cut or grind valve seat using suitable tool to the specified
dimensions as shown in SDS, EM-70.
6. After cutting, lap valve seat with abrasive compound.
7. Check valve seating condition.
Seat face angle ªaº:
44É53¢- 45É07¢
Contacting width ªWº:
Intake
1.06 - 1.34 mm (0.0417 - 0.0528 in)
Exhaust
1.20 - 1.68 mm (0.0472 - 0.0661 in)
CYLINDER HEADQG
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-40

NJEM0053
JEM111G
1. Warm up engine.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
3. Using CONSULT-II, make sure no error codes are indicated for
self-diagnosis items. Refer to EC-492, ªTrouble Diagnosis Ð
INDEXº.
+Do not disconnect CONSULT-II until the end of this operation;
it will be used to check engine rpm and for error detection at
the end of this operation.
4. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
5. To prevent fuel from being injected during inspection, remove
fuel injection pump fuse [ENG CONT2 (20A)] from fuse box on
the left side of engine compartment.
6. Remove glow plugs from all the cylinders.
+Before removal, clean the surrounding area to prevent
entry of any foreign materials into the engine.
+Carefully remove glow plugs to prevent any damage or
breakage.
+Handle with care to avoid applying any shock to glow
plugs.
SEM112G
7. Install adapter (SST) to installation holes of glow plugs and
connect compression gauge for diesel engine.
: 18 - 21 N´m (1.8 - 2.2 kg-m, 13 - 15 ft-lb)
8. Connect battery negative terminal.
9. Set the ignition switch to ªSTARTº and crank. When gauge
pointer stabilizes, read compression pressure and engine rpm.
Repeat the above steps for each cylinder.
+Always use a fully-charged battery to obtain specified
engine speed.
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
Standard MinimumDifference limit between
cylinders
3,138 (31.38, 32.0, 455)/
2002,452 (24.52, 25.0, 356)/
200490 (4.90, 5.0, 71)/200
+When engine rpm is out of the specified range, check the spe-
cific gravity of battery liquid. Measure again under corrected
conditions.
+If engine rpm exceeds the limit, check valve clearance and
combustion chamber components (valves, valve seats, cylin-
der head gaskets, piston rings, pistons, cylinder bores, cylin-
der block upper and lower surfaces) and measure again.
10. Complete this operation as follows:
a. Turn the ignition switch to ªOFFº.
b. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
c. Install glow plugs.
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSUREYD
EM-82

JEM152G
+For the locations and arrangement of intake and exhaust
valves, refer to the figure.
JEM153G
5. Remove valve oil seals.
+Use a valve oil seal puller (SST) for removal.
6. Remove valve spring seats.
7. When removing valve seats, check valve seat contact. Refer
to EM-125.
8. Before removing valve guides, check valve guide clearance.
Refer to EM-123, ªVALVE GUIDE CLEARANCEº.
9. Remove glow plugs.
+To avoid damage, glow plugs should be removed only
when required.
+Handle with care to avoid applying shock. (When dropped
from approx. 100 mm (3.94 in) or higher, always replace
with a new one.)
SEM496G
InspectionNJEM0065CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTIONNJEM0065S01Clean surface of cylinder head.
Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flatness
of cylinder head surface.
Check along six positions shown in the figure.
Head surface flatness: Limit 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
If beyond the specified limit, resurface or replace it.
The limit for cylinder head resurfacing is determined by the
cylinder block resurfacing.
Resurfacing limit:
Amount of cylinder head resurfacing is ªAº.
Amount of cylinder block resurfacing is ªBº.
The maximum limit: A+ B = 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
After resurfacing cylinder head, check that camshaft rotates freely
by hand. If resistance is felt, cylinder head must be replaced.
Nominal cylinder head height:
153.9 - 154.1 mm (6.059 - 6.067 in)
CYLINDER HEADYD
Disassembly (Cont'd)
EM-121

SEM934C
JEM157G
VALVE SEATSNJEM0065S10+Before starting this check, confirm that the dimensions of valve
guides and valves are as specified.
+Apply red lead primer on contacting surfaces of valve seat and
of valve face to examine the conditions of contacting surfaces.
+Check that the paint on contacting surfaces is continuous
along the entire circumference.
+If there are abnormal indications, grind the valve and check the
contact again. If abnormal indications still persist, replace
valve seat.
SEM795A
REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTSNJEM0065S111. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Boring should not continue
beyond the bottom face of the seat recess in cylinder head. Set
the machine depth stop to ensure this.
2. Ream cylinder head recess for service valve seat.
Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]:
Intake 30.500 - 30.516 mm (1.2008 - 1.2014 in)
Exhaust 29.500 - 29.516 mm (1.1614 - 1.1620 in)
Be sure to ream in circles concentric to the valve guide
center.
This will enable valve seat to fit correctly.
CYLINDER HEADYD
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-125