2001 NISSAN ALMERA Service Manual

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SEM870F
Checking and ChangingNJEM00441. Disconnect ignition coil harness connectors.
2. Remove ignition coils.
SMA294A
3. Remove spark plugs with spark plug wrench.
4. Clean plugs in sand blast cleane

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual ComponentsNJEM0008
SEM391G
SEM067F
RemovalNJEM00091. Remove front RH side cover.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove front exhaust tube.
Refer to FE-15, ªEXHAUST SYSTEMº.
4. Set a suitable transmission j

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SEM071FA
SEM110G
6. Remove engine gussets.
Refer to MT-24 or AT-355, ªInstallationº.
7. Remove rear plate cover (A/T models).
SEM365EB
8. Remove oil pan.
a. Insert Tool between cylinder block and oi

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SEM259G
+Be sure liquid gasket diameter is 3.5 to 4.5 mm (0.138 to
0.177 in).
+Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
SEM072F
3. Install oil pan.
+Tighten oil pan nuts and bolts in t

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual ComponentsNJEM0011
YEM012
1. Chain tensioner
2. Camshaft sprocket (Intake)
3. Camshaft sprocket (Exhaust)
4. O-ring
5. Slack side timing chain guide
6. Timing chain tension guide7. Timing chain
8. Cra

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual 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, lubricat

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SEM872F
12. Set No. 1 piston at TDC on its compression stroke.
SEM873F
+Rotate crankshaft until mating mark on camshaft sprocket
is set at position indicated in figure at left.
SEM874F
13. Remove cams

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SEM008G
20. Remove cylinder head bolts at engine front side.
SEM879F
21. Remove oil pan. Refer to EM-20, ªRemovalº.
22. Remove oil strainer.
SEM880F
23. Remove starter motor, and set ring gear stopp