2001 NISSAN ALMERA engine

SEM522G
3. Set piston rings as shown.
CAUTION:
+When piston rings are not replaced, make sure that piston
rings are mounted in their original position.
+Install new piston rings either side up if there is no punch
mark.
SEM160B
+Align piston rings so that end gaps are positioned as
shown.
SEM934F
SEM366E
SEM420C
CRANKSHAFTNJEM0027S021. Install signal plate to crankshaft.
2. Set main bearings in their proper positions on cylinder block
and main bearing cap.
+Confirm that correct main bearings are selected by using
Method A or Method B. Refer to EM-59.
+Apply new engine oil to bearing surfaces.
CYLINDER BLOCKQG
Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-63

SEM933F
3. Install crankshaft and main bearing caps and tighten bolts to
the specified torque.
+Apply new engine oil to the bolt thread and seat surface.
+Prior to tightening bearing cap bolts, shift crankshaft back
and forth to properly seat the bearing caps.
+Tighten bearing cap bolts gradually in two or three stages.
Start with center bearing and move outward as shown in
figure.
+After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft
turns smoothly by hand.
SEM116F
4. Measure crankshaft end play.
Crankshaft end play:
Standard
0.060 - 0.220 mm (0.0024 - 0.0087 in)
Limit
0.3 mm (0.012 in)
If beyond the limit, replace thrust bearing with new ones.
SEM168D
5. Install connecting rod bearings in connecting rods and con-
necting rod caps.
+Confirm that correct bearings are used. Refer to EM-60.
+Install bearings so that oil hole in connecting rod aligns
with oil hole of bearing.
+Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and bearing surfaces.
SEM942F
6. Install pistons with connecting rods.
a. Install them into corresponding cylinders with Tool.
+Make sure connecting rod does not scratch cylinder wall.
+Make sure connecting rod bolts do not scratch crankshaft
pin journals.
+Arrange so that front mark on piston head faces engine.
+Apply new engine oil to piston rings and sliding surface
of piston.
SEM943F
b. Install connecting rod caps.
Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and nut seating surfaces.
Tighten connecting rod cap nuts in the following procedure:
+Tighten to 13.72 to 15.68 N´m (1.399 to 1.599 kg-m, 10.120
to 11.566 ft-lb).
+Turn nuts to 35É to 40É degrees clockwise with an angle
wrench. If an angle wrench is not available, tighten nuts to
23 to 28 N´m (2.3 to 2.9 kg-m, 17 to 21 ft-lb).
CYLINDER BLOCKQG
Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-64

General SpecificationsNJEM0028
EngineQG15DE QG18DE
ClassificationGasoline
Cylinder arrangement4, in-line
Displacement
cm
3(cu in)1,497 (91.35) 1,769 (107.94)
Bore´stroke
mm (in)73.6´88.0 (2.898´3.465) 80.0´88.0 (3.150´3.465)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-3-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio9.9 9.5
EM120
abcde f
Valve timingQG18DE with intake
valve timing control222É 236É 0É (20É) 56É (36É) þ2É 44É
Except for QG18DE
with intake valve tim-
ing control222É 222É 0É 42É þ2É 44É
( ): Valve timing control ON
Compression PressureNJEM0029Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)/350 rpm
Standard1,324 (13.24, 13.5, 192)
1,372 (13.720, 13.99, 198.9)*
Minimum1,128 (11.28, 11.5, 164)
1,176 (11.759, 11.99, 170.5)*
Difference limit between cylinders 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)
*: For QG15DE
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
General Specifications
EM-66

Belt DeflectionNJEM0045Unit: mm (in)
Applied engineUsed belt deflection
Deflection of new belt
LimitDeflection after adjust-
ment
AlternatorWith air conditioner
compressorQG15´18DE 8.1 (0.319)5.3 - 5.7
(0.209 - 0.224)4.5 - 5.0
(0.177 - 0.197)
Without air conditioner
compressorQG15´18DE 10.2 (0.402)6.5 - 7.0
(0.256 - 0.276)5.5 - 6.1
(0.217 - 0.240)
Power steering oil pumpSedan with QG15DE 8.5 (0.335)5.2 - 5.8
(0.205 - 0.228)4.6 - 5.2
(0.181 - 0.205)
Except for Sedan with
QG15DE7.1 (0.280)4.4 - 4.9
(0.173 - 0.193)3.9 - 4.4
(0.154 - 0.173)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Spark PlugNJEM0046
NGK Champion
TypeStandard BKR5E-11 RC10YC4
Hot BKR4E-11 Ð
Cold BKR6E-11 Ð
Plug gap mm (in)1.0 - 1.1 (0.039 - 0.043)
Cylinder HeadNJEM0030Unit: mm (in)
Standard Limit
Head surface flatness Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.1 (0.004)
Height 117.8 - 118.0 (4.638 - 4.646) Ð
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Belt Deflection
EM-67

VALVE SEAT RESURFACE LIMITNJEM0031S08Unit: mm (in)
AEM343
Depth (L)Intake 35.95 - 36.55 (1.4154 - 1.4390)
Exhaust 35.92 - 36.52 (1.4142 - 1.4378)
Camshaft and Camshaft BearingNJEM0032Unit: mm (in)
Engine modelQG18DE with intake valve timing con-
trolExcept for QG18DE with intake valve
timing control
Cam height ªAºIntake 40.610 - 40.800 (1.5988 - 1.6063) 39.880 - 40.070 (1.5701 - 1.5776)
Exhaust 40.056 - 40.246 (1.5770 - 1.5845)
Cam wear limit0.20 (0.0079)
EM671
Standard Limit
Camshaft journal to bearing clearance 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034) 0.15 (0.0059)
Inner diameter of camshaft bearingNo. 1 28.000 - 28.021 (1.1024 - 1.1032)
Ð
No. 2 to No. 5 24.000 - 24.021 (0.9449 - 0.9457)
Outer diameter of camshaft journalNo. 1 27.935 - 27.955 (1.0998 - 1.1006)
Ð
No. 2 to No. 5 23.935 - 23.955 (0.9423 - 0.9431)
Camshaft runout [TIR*] Less than 0.02 (0.0008) 0.1 (0.004)
Camshaft end play 0.115 - 0.188 (0.0045 - 0.0074) 0.20 (0.0079)
*Total indicator reading
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Valve (Cont'd)
EM-72

Parts Requiring Angular TighteningNJEM0047+Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following
engine parts:
a) Cylinder head bolts
b) Main bearing cap bolts
c) Connecting rod cap nuts
d) Crankshaft pulley bolt
+Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
+The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
+Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with
engine oil.
SEM164F
Liquid Gasket Application ProcedureNJEM00481.Use a scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket
from mating surfaces and grooves. Also, completely clean
any oil from these areas.
2.Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating sur-
faces. (Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.)
+Be sure liquid gasket diameter is as specified.
AEM080
3.Apply liquid gasket around the inner side of bolt holes
(unless otherwise specified).
4.Assembly should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
5.Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil and
engine coolant.
PRECAUTIONSYD
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening
EM-77

Special Service ToolsNJEM0049
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST0501S000
Engine stand assembly
1 ST05011000
Engine stand
2 ST05012000
Base
NT042
Disassembling and assembling
KV10106500
Engine stand shaft
NT028
KV11105900
Engine sub-attachment
NT799
KV10115900 has been replaced with
KV10106500.
KV10115600
Valve oil seal drift
NT603
Installing valve oil seal
Use side A.
Side A
a: 20 (0.79) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia.
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia.
d: 8 (0.31) dia.
e: 10.7 (0.421)
f: 5 (0.20)
Unit: mm (in)
KV10107902
Valve oil seal puller
1 KV10116100
Valve oil seal puller
adapter
NT605
Removing valve oil seal
KV11103000
Injection pump drive gear
puller
NT676
PREPARATIONYD
Special Service Tools
EM-78

NJEM0051
NVH Troubleshooting Ð Engine NoiseNJEM0051S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom.
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Location of
noiseType of
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemReference
page Before
warm-upAfter
warm-upWhen
startingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
To p o f
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingC AÐA BÐTappet
noise+Valve clearance EM-134
Rattle C A Ð A B CCamshaft
bearing
noise+Camshaft journal
clearance
+Camshaft runoutEM-123,
123
Crankshaft
pulley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knockÐAÐB BÐPiston pin
noise+Piston and piston
pin clearance
+Connecting rod
bushing clearanceEM-145,
153
Slap or
rapAÐÐB B APiston slap
noise+Piston-to-bore
clearance
+Piston ring side
clearance
+Piston ring end
gap
+Connecting rod
bend and torsionEM-145,
145, 146,
147
Knock A B C B B BConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noise+Connecting rod
bushing clearance
(Small end)
+Connecting rod
bearing clearance
(Big end)EM-153,
151
Knock A B Ð A B CMain bear-
ing noise+Main bearing oil
clearance
+Crankshaft runoutEM-148,
149
Front of
engine
Timing
chain
coverTapping or
tickingAAÐBBBTiming
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noise+Timing chain
cracks and wear
+Timing chain ten-
sioner operationEM-96, 94
Front of
engineSqueaking
or fizzingA BÐBÐCOther
drive belts
(Sticking
or slipping)+Drive belts deflec-
tion
EM-85
CreakingABABABOther
drive belts
(Slipping)+Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakABÐBABWater
pump
noise+Water pump opera-
tionLC-40
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related Ð: Not related
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGYD
NVH Troubleshooting Ð Engine Noise
EM-82