2001 NISSAN ALMERA oil

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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
(EM-44).
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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13. Install rocker cover with rocker cover gasket and tighten bolts
in numerical order as shown in the figure.
14. Install spark plugs.
15. Install ignition coils.
16. Install exhaust manifold.
17. Install intake manifold rear supports.
18. Connect vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, water hose, wire, harness,
connectors and so on.
19. Install front exhaust tube.
20. Install front undercovers.
21. Install air duct to intake manifold collector.
22. Drive belts.
For adjusting drive belt deflection, refer to ªCheckingº, EM-16.
23. Reinstall parts in reverse order of removal.
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Installation (Cont'd)
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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.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYQG
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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ComponentsNJEM0023
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1. Oil level gauge guide
2. Cylinder block
3. Rear oil seal retainer
4. Rear oil seal
5. Rear plate
6. Flywheel
7. Drain plug
8. Buffle plate
9. Top ring10. 2nd ring
11. Oil ring
12. Piston
13. Snap ring
14. Piston pin
15. Connecting rod
16. Connecting rod bearing
17. Connecting rod cap
18. Key19. Main bearing
20. Thrust bearing
21. Crankshaft
22. Main bearing cap
23. Knock sensor
24. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
25. Rear lower plate
26. Drive plate
27. Signal plate
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Components
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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.
CYLINDER BLOCKQG
Removal and Installation
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SEM062A
REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTING ROD BUSHING
(SMALL END)
NJEM0026S101. Drive in small end bushing until it is flush with end surface of
rod.
Be sure to align the oil holes.
2. Ream the bushing so that clearance with piston pin is within
specification.
Clearance between connecting rod bushing and piston
pin:
0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
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FLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE RUNOUTNJEM0026S12Runout (Total indicator reading):
Flywheel (M/T models)
Less than 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Drive plate (A/T models)*
Less than 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
*Measuring points: Approximately 115 mm (4.53
in) from crankshaft center
CAUTION:
+Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring
gear teeth and rear plate.
+Do not resurface flywheel. Replace as necessary.
SEM166B
AssemblyNJEM0027PISTONNJEM0027S011. Install new snap ring on one side of piston pin hole.
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2. Heat piston to 60 to 70ÉC (140 to 158ÉF) and assemble piston,
piston pin, connecting rod and new snap ring.
+Align the direction of piston and connecting rod.
+Numbers stamped on connecting rod and cap correspond
to each cylinder.
+After assembly, make sure connecting rod swings
smoothly.
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Inspection (Cont'd)
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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.
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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.
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Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-63