2001 NISSAN ALMERA engine

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ADJUSTINGNJEM0041S02Adjust valve clearance while engine is cold.
1. Turn crankshaft. Position cam lobe upward on camshaft for
valve that must be adjusted.
2. Place Tool (A) around camshaft as shown in figure.
Before placing Tool (A), rotate notch toward center of cylinder
head. (See figure.) This will simplify shim removal later.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cam surface with Tool (A).
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3. Rotate Tool (A) so that valve lifter is pushed down.
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4. Place Tool (B) between camshaft and valve lifter to retain valve
lifter.
CAUTION:
+Tool (B) must be placed as close to camshaft bracket as
possible.
+Be careful not to damage cam surface with Tool (B).
5. Remove Tool (A).
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6. Remove adjusting shim using a small screwdriver and a mag-
netic finger.
7. Determine replacement adjusting shim size using the following
formula.
+Use a micrometer to determine thickness of removed shim.
+Calculate thickness of new adjusting shim so valve clearance
comes within specified values.
R = Thickness of removed shim
N = Thickness of new shim
M = Measured valve clearance
Intake:
N=R+[Mþ0.37 mm (0.0146 in)]
Exhaust:
N=R+[Mþ0.40 mm (0.0157 in)]
Shims are available in 50 sizes from 2.00 mm (0.0787 in) to 2.98
mm (0.1173 in), in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
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Valve Clearance (Cont'd)
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InstallationNJEM00211. Before installing cylinder head gasket, apply a continuous
bead of liquid gasket to mating surface of cylinder block.
2. Install cylinder head gasket.
+When installing cylinder head with manifolds, use new
cylinder head gasket.
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3. Install cylinder head with manifolds.
+Be sure to install washers between bolts and cylinder
head.
+Do not rotate crankshaft and camshaft separately, or
valves will strike piston heads.
+Apply new engine oil to cylinder head bolt threads and
seat surfaces.
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+Tightening procedure
a. Tighten bolts to 29 N´m (3 kg-m, 22 ft-lb).
b. Tighten bolts to 59 N´m (6 kg-m, 43 ft-lb).
c. Loosen bolts completely.
d. Tighten bolts to 29 N´m (3 kg-m, 22 ft-lb).
e. Turn bolts 50 to 55 degrees clockwise or if angle wrench
is not available, tighten bolts to 59±4.9 N´m (6±0.5 kg-m,
43±3.6 ft-lb).
f. Tightening bolts (11 - 14) to 6.3 to 8.3 N´m (0.64 to 0.85
kg-m, 55.8 to 73.5 in-lb).
Tightening torque N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)
abcde,f
Bolts
(1-10)29
(3, 22)59
(6, 43)0
(0, 0)29
(3, 22)50-55
degrees or
59±4.9
(6±0.5,
43±3.6
ft-lb)
Bolts
(11-14)ÐÐÐÐ6.3 - 8.3
(0.64 -
0.85, 55.8 -
73.5 in-lb)
4. Install camshaft.
+The camshafts are distinguished by a paint mark as follows.
Intake camshaft: Other paint color than white
Exhaust camshaft: White paint or no paint
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+Make sure camshafts are aligned as shown in figure.
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5. Install camshaft brackets.
+Make sure camshaft brackets are aligned as marked dur-
ing disassembly.
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+Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surface.
+Tighten camshaft bracket bolts in the following steps.
a. Tighten bolts9-12,then1-8.
2.0 N´m (0.204 kg-m, 17.7 in-lb)
b. Tighten bolts1-12.
5.9 N´m (0.60 kg-m, 52.2 in-lb)
c. Tighten bolts1-12.
9.0 - 11.8 N´m (0.92 - 1.20 kg-m, 80 - 104 in-lb)
+If any part of valve assembly or camshaft is replaced,
check valve clearance according to reference data.
After completing assembly check valve clearance. Refer
to ªCheckingº and ªAdjustingº in ªVALVE CLEARANCEº
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Reference data valve clearance (Cold):
Intake
0.25 - 0.33 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust
0.32 - 0.40 mm (0.013 - 0.016 in)
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6. Install camshaft sprocket.
+Set timing chain by aligning mating marks with those of
camshaft sprockets.
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Installation (Cont'd)
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7. Install camshaft sprocket bolts to correct torque.
+Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surface.
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8. Install chain tensioner.
+Before installing chain tensioner, insert a suitable pin into
pin hole of chain tensioner.
+After installing chain tensioner, remove the pin.
9. Install timing chain guide.
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10. Install cylinder head front cover.
+Apply liquid gasket to cylinder head front cover.
+Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
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11. Install camshaft position sensor (PHASE).
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12. Before installing rocker cover, apply a continuous bead of liq-
uid gasket to mating surface of cylinder head.
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Installation (Cont'd)
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Removal and InstallationNJEM0022
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1. RH engine mounting
2. RH engine mounting bracket
3. LH engine mounting
4. Rear engine mounting bracket5. Rear engine mounting
6. Dynamic damper (Specific models
only)
7. Center member8. Front engine mounting bracket
9. Front engine mounting
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Removal and Installation
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WARNING:
+Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
+Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
+Do not remove engine until exhaust system has com-
pletely cooled off, otherwise, you may burn yourself
and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
+Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure.
Refer to EC-40, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
+Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
+For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach
proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
+When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts.
Use special care near accelerator wire casing, brake lines
and brake master cylinder.
+When lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a
safe manner.
+When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage
grease seal of transaxle.
+Before separating engine and transaxle, remove crank-
shaft position sensor (POS) from the cylinder block
assembly.
+Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft
position sensor (POS), or signal plate teeth.
Engine cannot be removed separately from transaxle. Remove
engine with transaxle as an assembly.
REMOVALNJEM0022S011. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to LC-18,
ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Remove coolant reservoir tank and bracket.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove battery and battery tray.
5. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
6. Remove drive belts.
7. Remove alternator and air conditioner compressor from
engine.
8. Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position
aside.
Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected
from power steering tubes.
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Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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9. Remove the following parts:
+RH and LH front tires
+Splash covers
+RH and LH brake caliper assemblies
Refer to BR-27, ªFRONT DISC BRAKEº.
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.
+RH & LH drive shaft. Refer to AX-10, ªDrive Shaftº.
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage tran-
saxle side grease seal.
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+Disconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle. (M/T
models.)
Refer to MT-29, ªTRANSAXLE GEAR CONTROLº.
+Disconnect control cable from transaxle. (A/T models.)
Refer to AT-354, ªRemovalº.
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+Center member
+Front exhaust tube
+Stabilizer bar
+Cooling fan
+Radiator
+Disconnect wires, harness, pipes, hoses and so on.
10. Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine
mountings.
When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use
special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.
11. Remove engine with transaxle as shown.
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INSTALLATIONNJEM0022S02+Install in reverse order of removal.
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Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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Removal and InstallationNJEM0024CAUTION:
+When installing sliding parts such as bearings and
pistons, apply engine oil on the sliding surfaces.
+Place removed parts, such as bearings and bearing caps,
in their proper order and direction.
+When installing connecting rod nuts and main bearing cap
bolts, apply new engine oil to threads and seating sur-
faces.
+Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the signal
plate teeth of flywheel or drive plate, and rear plate.
+Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
+Be careful not to damage sensor edges and single plate
teeth.
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DisassemblyNJEM0025PISTON AND CRANKSHAFTNJEM0025S011. Place engine on a work stand.
2. Drain coolant and oil.
3. Remove timing chain.
Refer to EM-24.
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4. Remove pistons with connecting rod.
+When disassembling piston and connecting rod, remove snap
ring first. Then heat piston to 60 to 70ÉC (140 to 158ÉF) or use
piston pin press stand at room temperature.
CAUTION:
+When piston rings are not replaced, make sure that piston
rings are mounted in their original positions.
+When replacing piston rings, if there is no punch mark,
install with either side up.
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5. Loosen main bearing caps in numerical order as shown in fig-
ure.
6. Remove bearing caps, main bearings and crankshaft.
+Before removing bearing caps, measure crankshaft end
play. Refer to EM-63.
+Bolts should be loosened in two or three steps.
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Removal and Installation
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